Matthew J. Evans

Matthew Evans is a shareholder at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC in Nashville, Tennessee. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance, with an emphasis on products liability, pharmaceutical, commercial, and insurance matters in both state and federal courts. Matthew has developed a substantial portion of his practice defending pharmaceutical and products liability claims and regularly manages complex litigation, including multidistrict litigation (MDL) matters in Tennessee and jurisdictions across the United States.

Matthew frequently collaborates with highly specialized professionals, including physicians, fire investigators, and professional engineers, to evaluate technical and scientific issues central to litigation. He has significant jury and non-jury trial experience involving business disputes, corporate matters, insurance coverage, and personal injury claims. His representation has included Fortune 100 companies, manufacturers, and insurance carriers in a wide range of commercial and insurance-related disputes.

Matthew was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) in 2022 and 2024. He has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2016 for his work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance.