Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Mr. Haynes has been recognized by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America® and as a Mid South Super Lawyer® in the areas of Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. He has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers® whose membership is limited to less than 1 percent of the total lawyer population in the State of Tennessee. Mr. Haynes received the designation as the Best Lawyers Tri-Cities Personal Injury Litigator of the Year for 2011 and 2013 for P...
Denise S. Terry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Denise S., who practices law in Morristown, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denise S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason Legg joined the team at Garza Law in 2023. Cityview Magazine recognized Jason as a “Top Attorney” in Knoxville in seven practice areas for 2020, including Civil Litigation , Personal Injury ( automobile and motorcycle accidents), Product Liability , Workers’ Compensation , and Wrongful Death . He was also recognized in the practice area of Personal Injury in the 2015, 2016 and 2018 editions. Jason graduated from Mississippi College of Law with his Juris Doctor in 1997....
Daniel Clayton Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Awards: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012 Professional Background - A Leader in the Law. Daniel Clayton is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and a Medical Malpractice Specialist. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers; Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers; and a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a much sought after speaker on the subject of trial practice. He has given...
Les Jones and his team have recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts over the course of his 30+year career. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. Mr. Jones and his partners have assisted countless families and individuals in navigating the recovery of their personal losses. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America has named him “Lawyer of the Year” three times, a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Tennes...
Rebecca Blair is a Problem Solver. Having litigated cases in state and federal courts for twenty-five years, Rebecca understands that litigation is about solving a problem. Whether the litigation is the means for solving the problem or litigation is the problem, Rebecca knows that what her clients need is a solution. Rebecca knows that no one enters into litigation lightly. Litigation is time-consuming, expensive, and stressful, but sometimes necessary. Rebecca knows how much is at stake for ...
Nashville Trial Attorney Randall L. Kinnard is regarded among the most accomplished personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in the state of Tennessee. As Senior Partner at KINNARD Law, he’s helped clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, as well as numerous noteworthy, record-setting results; including a $55M jury verdict for Sportscaster Erin Andrews, and a $22M medical malpractice jury verdict – the largest in state history for a single person. Wi...
Gregory F. Coleman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory F., who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Beecher A. Bartlett, Jr. is a highly effective trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He focuses his practice in the areas of Litigation, Insurance, Personal Injury and Labor and Employment. He strives to create reasonable expectations for his clients in the resolution of their legal matters, which ultimately helps minimize the stress and anxiety that many clients experience. Mr. Bartlett is committed to providing and honest assessment of each matter by engaging in early dispute inter...
Patrick Thurman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wayne A. Ritchie II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Wayne A., who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wayne A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Raised in McNairy County and now residing in Tipton County, Amber G. Shaw represents clients throughout Tennessee from Harris Shelton PLLC ’s Covington office . Her practice includes Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and other complex civil litigation matters. She regularly works with individuals and families from rural communities across the region. Amber handles a range of litigation matters, including catastrophic injury claims such as motor vehicle collisions, products liabili...
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