R. Dale Bay 15YEARSAWARDED

R. Dale Bay

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Awarded Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
R. Dale Bay
R. Dale Bay
Nashville, TN
Works at
Lewis Thomason PC

63 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Dale Bay is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason's Nashville office, where he previously served as managing shareholder for 20 years and was a founding member of the board of directors and compensation committee. Since joining the firm in 1984, Dale has focused on civil jury trial litigation in state and federal courts across Tennessee and the southeastern United States.

Dale’s current litigation work primarily involves medical malpractice (Healthcare Liability), professional malpractice defense, product liability, and catastrophic injury tort liability defense. He represents a diverse range of clients, including medical and legal professionals, product manufacturers, and businesses and individuals in commercial litigation.

Dale’s extensive trial experience and dedication to his clients make him a formidable advocate and a valuable asset to our firm. Throughout his career, Dale has defended numerous complex, multi-million-dollar personal injury claims in both state and federal courts. He has represented national and international clients as well as local companies and professionals. As a defense trial lawyer, Dale has served as regional counsel and lead trial counsel in multiple jurisdictions in the southeastern United States. Additionally, he has extensive experience acting as local Tennessee trial counsel, collaborating with national or regional counsel to meet clients’ litigation needs.

Works at
Lewis Thomason PC

63 Best Lawyers awards

Lewis Thomason PC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1984
  • Middle Tennessee State University, B.S., graduated 1981
  • Cumberland University, A.A., graduated 1979

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee, 1984

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Nashville (2021)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Nashville (2018)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Nashville (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Product Liability Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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