Jonathan A. Corr
SHAREHOLDER
As the son of a physician and a repeated beneficiary of medical care, Jonathan enjoys his role representing healthcare providers to assist those who have dedicated their careers to providing help to others. When not working, he is an avid skier and enjoys attending live sports and music events whenever possible.
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Jon grew up in Sacramento and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1992. He then attended law school at the University of San Diego, obtaining his Juris Doctorate in 1997. After working briefly for the District Attorney’s office in San Diego, Jon joined Porter Scott in 1998. He became a shareholder in January of 2005.
Jon’s litigation practice includes representing physicians, nurses, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities in medical malpractice and elder abuse cases. He has represented clients in a variety of forums, including the state Superior Courts and the state Courts of Appeal.
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University of San Diego, School of Law (J.D., 1997)
California Regulatory Law Reporter, Contributing Editor
University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1992)
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Healthcare
Personal Injury
Professional Liability
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All California State Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
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Rosson v. Gatschet [Medical Malpractice] July 2023
Wentworth v. Sutter Roseville Medical Center [Medical Malpractice] – January 2022
Touchstone v Prescott [Medical Malpractice] June 2022
Gomez v. Memorial Medical Center [Dependent Adult Abuse and Medical Malpractice] November 2022
Allred v. Sutter Lakeside, [Nursing Negligence] January 2017
Vail v. Tripuraneni, [Medical Malpractice] June 2016
Orcutt v. Adventist Health, [Medical Malpractice] March 2016
Marquez v. Sutter [Medical Malpractice] August 2014
Crisafulli v. Sutter Davis Hospital [Medical Malpractice] March 2013
Pitner v. Sutter Health [Medical Malpractice] September 2009
Administrative Actions
Represented a number of health care providers, including Dentist, Respiratory Therapist and Registered Nurses in disciplinary actions filed by the Attorney General’s office on behalf of respective licensing boards.
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Burton v. Psychiatric Solutions Inc. [Third District Court of Appeal]
Chambliss v. Regents of the University of California [Third District Court of Appeal]
Renwick v. Sutter Medical Foundation [Third District Court of Appeal]
Walker v. Sonora Regional Medical Center [Fifth District Court of Appeal]
Johnson v. Sutter Davis Hospital [Third District Court of Appeal]
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Professional Memberships & Awards
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
President, California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (2016, 2017, 2024)
Member of the Board of Directors for the California Society for Healthcare Risk Mgmt. (2010 – present)
Defense Research Institute, Member
Northern California Super Lawyer (2019-2020, 2022-2025)
Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star (2009 – 2010)
Presentations & Seminars
Medical Malpractice Defense Issues, California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (2012)
Piercing the MICRA Cap,California State Assoc. of Counties (2012)
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005 & Patient Safety Work Product, SISCO Defense Panel Roundtable (2012)
Elder and Dependant Adult Abuse: Why Acute Care Settings Should be Concerned, California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (2011)
Subpoenas, UCDMC (2010)
Your Role in a Medical Malpractice Case, Network of Affiliated Family Medicine Residency Programs (2010, 2011)
Elder Abuse, Why You Should Be Concerned, UC Davis Medical Center (2009)
Elder Abuse Litigation, Lorman Education Services (2002)
Nursing Home Litigation in California, Lorman Education Services (2001)
Nursing Home Litigation, Lorman Education Services in San Francisco, CA (2001)
Community Involvement
WIND Youth Services
Advisor to Board of Directors at Natomas Charter School
President, Inderkum High School Music Boosters (2017, 2018, 2019)
