Marquita Oglesby
Associate
Nashville Office
565 Marriott Drive, Suite 620
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Marquita Oglesby is an associate in the Nashville Hub of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. Her practice focuses on long-term care and healthcare law, with an emphasis on the defense of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Ms. Oglesby also represents healthcare providers and insurers in medical malpractice defense and insurance litigation, where her background allows her to approach cases with a strong understanding of both legal and clinical standards.
Ms. Oglesby brings a distinctive perspective to her practice as a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in healthcare regulation, long-term care operations, skilled nursing compliance, documentation review, care planning, and data coordination. She routinely applies her clinical insight to litigation strategy, discovery review, and case evaluation, allowing her to assess liability, regulatory exposure, and compliance issues with precision. Her ability to bridge clinical practice and legal analysis enables her to identify key issues early and develop effective, informed defense strategies.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Ms. Oglesby oversaw clinical operations and the delivery of patient care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS requirements. She developed and implemented policies, procedures, and individualized care plans designed to promote patient safety, regulatory adherence, and quality outcomes. Her experience includes coordinating interdisciplinary teams, conducting audits and assessments, addressing regulatory deficiencies, and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate risk and improve compliance.
Ms. Oglesby obtained her Juris Doctor from Nashville School of Law in May 2025. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Denver College of Nursing, earned in 2020.
Ms. Oglesby is admitted to practice law in Tennessee.
