Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

For attorney John Griffith, it’s all about creating relationships. And for the past 13 years, John has relied on his ability to form these important relationships with clients, juries, peers, and the community to help him successfully represent personal injury victims across Middle Tennessee. Starting his career as an insurance claims adjuster, he saw how his decisions could impact people’s lives—positively or negatively—after they’d been seriously injured by someone else’s carelessness. That’s when he began to realize the frustration of working for insurance companies, whose main products are promises in exchange for money—and those promises of coverage were broken...

Mitch Grissim’s father, a prominent Nashville lawyer, taught him at an early age that it is the little things that make all the difference in the quality of the legal services offered and the level of client satisfaction. Simple but important actions, such as returning all phone calls before the end of the day and doing exactly what you say you’re going to, is the standard at Mitch Grissim and Associates.

Mitch lives on the lake east of Nashville in Sumner County and attends Bluegrass Baptist Church of Hendersonville. When not in the office, Mitch enjoys working out and training for...

I am Joseph Warren Fuson. I am a Husband, Father, Outdoorsman and Lawyer. I am an experienced trial lawyer who spends a large majority of my time in a courtroom defending people who have been charged with a crime, fighting to recover money for people who have been injured, or litigating in civil court on behalf of my individual client or for my small business clients. My law partner Mark Freeman and I have owned and operated Freeman & Fuson for over 15 years. Mark is a civil trial specialist and heads up the civil litigation and appellate division of...

Gregory Patton is a founding partner at Patton & Pittman Attorneys. He passionately advocates on behalf of his clients and makes sure their rights are being observed. His primary practices include mediation and arbitration, personal injury, insurance and business disputes, property claims, and more. He has been awarded an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale- Hubbell® and has earned membership to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Mr. Patton is also a Rule 31 General Civil Mediator and has mediated hundreds of cases.

Scott grew up on a family farm just outside of Sparta, Kentucky. Since 1995, Scott has successfully represented injured clients in matters involving wrongful death, brain injury, dismemberment and disfigurement. Scott has successfully represented injured clients in civil actions against corporate giants such as Ford Motor Company, Firestone Tire, Kubota Tractor and Rifle Coal Company. Scott attended high school in Owen County, Kentucky. Following high school, he pursued his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of the Arts in English. In his pursuit to follow his dreams, Scott received...

Brandon Bass is a shareholder at The Law Offices of John Day, P.C., located in Nashville, Tennessee, where he’s been practicing law since he graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2002. Brandon is active in several legal organizations, including: the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Executive Committee, Board of Governors, Amicus Curiae Committee Chair, and Mentor; the American Association for Justice on their New Lawyers Division Board of Governors; the Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law; and the Nashville Bar Foundation as a Fellow and Mentor.

Brandon has received many accolades throughout his career. He has been named in...

Focused on building practical skills to assist his future career, C.J. spent the majority of his law school career working in litigation. C.J. gained experience as a law clerk working for a prominent family law firm in Memphis. Through this law firm, he was able to learn through court room trials, hearings, and deposition observations. He was also able to work on high profile cases such as one involving the legitimacy of marriages conducted by ministers who were ordained through online churches. On top of being a law clerk, C.J. served as a student attorney at the same time in the...

Christopher Eads, a lifelong Tennesseean from Bluff City, has been a licensed attorney since 2015. After graduating from Sullivan East high school, Chris earned a football scholarship to Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He then returned to East Tennessee with the intention of pursuing a career job until friends suggested he apply to law school. Chris graduated in the top 10 of his law school class and started working as an insurance defense attorney in Brentwood, Tennessee, after graduation. He was recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2020 as...

Shannon received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, where she majored in business and specialized in communication studies. This specialization in communication studies laid the groundwork for her to effectively advocate on behalf of her clients. After completing her undergraduate degree, Shannon earned a scholarship to attend Florida State University College of Law, a Top 50 law school in the country. There, she furthered her trial advocacy skills as a member of its prestigious mock trial team. All the while, she received recognition for making the Dean’s List. Shannon began her legal career in Central Florida in 2012. Her...

Laura Baker is a shareholder at The Law Offices of John Day, P.C., where she represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and tort litigation cases. Laura's reputation and experience have earned her several accolades. Most recently, Laura was awarded the "Rising Star Award" by the Lawyers' Association for Women in 2016. She was also recognized as an Athena Young Professional Award Nominee in 2016. In 2015, Laura was a winner of the Nashville Business Journal's “40 Under 40” award. Laura has been recognized as one of the “Best of the Bar” by the Nashville Business Journal in 2015 and...

Justin completed his undergraduate education at the University of Mississippi, where he ended up graduating with honors and earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. After undergrad, he decided to further his education at Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he also graduated with honors and earned his Juris Doctorate. During his career at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School he received several awards, including: the Criminal Law Best Essay/Book Award Recipient, Civil Procedure Best Essay/Book Award Recipient, Taxation Best Essay/Book Award Recipient, Pre-Trial Skills Book Award Recipient and Trial Skills Book Award Recipient. Each of...

Ashley is a native of Bowling Green where she graduated from Bowling Green High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication Studies from Western Kentucky University in 2009. Ashley attended the College of Law at the University of Kentucky earning her Juris Doctorate in 2012. While in law school she was a staff editor for the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture and Natural Resources Law. After law school, Ashley returned to Bowling Green as a law clerk for Warren Circuit Court Judge John Grise and Judge Steve Wilson. Following her tenure as a law...

I am a Vanderbilt educated lawyer living in Nashville, Tennessee, and primarily practicing in the areas of Family and Employment Law (Plaintiff's side). I have been involved in litigation since 2007, with experience in complex litigation in federal courts. When I am not working, you can find me at a Preds game or watching the University of Louisville and Vanderbilt on tv.

At Hicks Law Firm, you will receive the individual attention that your case needs. We are highly experienced and have handled thousands of cases, resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars for our clients. All initial consultations are free and confidential. We are available to you at all times. We are paid on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay us unless we win your case. When you hire us, you will be given your attorney’s personal cell phone number. Call us today to begin your road to recovery. (949) 541-9944

Kathryn dedicates herself to achieving success and accepting challenges. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration. She then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor at Northern Kentucky University – Salmon P. Chase College of Law. After graduating, she decided it was time to see the world and traveled to twenty-seven countries over a span of five months. After her adventures abroad, she returned home to Bowling Green, Kentucky to study for the Kentucky bar exam. While studying for the bar exam, Kathryn decided to...

J. Ross Pepper is an AV rated trial attorney with over 27 years of experience with litigation, arbitration and mediation. Mr. Pepper's trial, courtroom and deposition experience is extensive and benefits his clients incalculably. Mr. Pepper is the founding member of Pepper Law, PLC, a boutique litigation law firm which handles litigation matters in Nashville and throughout Tennessee.

Mr. Pepper has acted as lead counsel in a wide range of commercial, employment, probate, insurance, and real estate cases. Notably, Mr. Pepper acted as lead counsel in a nationwide class action involving the sale and marketing...

Matt grew up in Goodlettsville the son of a lawyer and grandson of a school principal who then re-invented herself as a lawyer in retirement, so it was pretty inevitable that Matt would also end up a lawyer. Predictably enough, he also has a younger brother who is ALSO a lawyer. Matt graduated from Tennessee Tech cum laude with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in math. After working as an engineer with a global HVAC company, Matt realized engineering wasn’t his passion. He then went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University of...

Rodney M. “Rod” Scott is an attorney currently engaged in the general practice of law, focusing on estate planning and elder law. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Accounting from West Virginia University in 1979, and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1982. Originally admitted to practice in the states of Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, he has happily chosen Tennessee as his home and the location of his practice. In his 34+ years of experience as an attorney, he has seen the impact of pre-planning and crisis estate planning upon individuals, their...

Joe has litigated cases in Ohio to successful conclusion over the past 26 years with amounts in controversy ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars in dispute. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, a recognition given to only 5 percent of the state’s attorneys. Mr. Griffith has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a National Civil Trail Advocacy since 2004. During his career, Mr. Griffith has conducted well over 100 trials and has had many successful jury verdicts for his clients. Joe Griffith is a native of Portsmouth,...

Ben primarily handles business disputes, product liability, nursing home neglect/abuse, medical malpractice, and complex personal injury cases. He spent the first eight years of his career with a firm which defended insurance companies and those they insured, but he now represents individuals and businesses who have been harmed by others. This experience often comes in handy through the course of his cases. Mr. Miller obtained his B.A. from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC. During law school, he met his wife and fellow attorney, Elizabeth. Additionally, he enjoys...

As founder of Bailey & Greer, R. Sadler Bailey has battled his fair share of insurance giants and wrongdoers and has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar results for the victims of catastrophic injuries and their families. What’s more, he has been involved in more than 40 appellate court decisions affecting Tennessee personal injury law, including many landmark appearances before the Tennessee Supreme Court. In addition, he’s one of only a handful of lawyers in Memphis to have earned an advanced law degree in litigation. As a symbol of his respect within the Tennessee legal community, he is consistently called upon to teach...

A graduate of Nashville School of Law, Mr. Thompson has over 30 years experience in handling and litigating personal injury and workers compensation claims. Before practicing law, he handled claims for insurance companies for 15 years. He knows what to do and when to do it. He will get you results you should be satisfied with in your case.

I own and operate the Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly, located on the Murfreesboro Public Square. My practice currently focuses on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury.

Adam W. Selvidge is an associate attorney at Griffith Law focusing on personal injury litigation. He joined the firm in July 2017. Adam received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a dual minor in European History and German Language from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, in 2010. He received his law degree from The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law in 2015. While in law school Adam participated in the Advanced Moot Court competition, where he finished in the semi-final rounds. Adam is dually licensed in both Tennessee...

Eric was born and raised in Ohio and resided there while attending undergraduate and law school. Following law school, Eric moved to Kentucky and began practicing in a small office. Eric soon moved to a larger city and began narrowing his practice to personal injury. He has successfully represented plaintiffs throughout Kentucky and Tennessee for the last 22 years. For Eric, the legal profession continually challenges him to perform at his best while granting him the ability to serve others. In 2017, he was selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as part of the 10 Best Attorneys for...

Jill knew at a very early age that she wanted to become an attorney, but the journey to her chosen profession did not come easily. Attending law school was difficult, especially as a single mother. Jill started with Hughes & Coleman as a runner in 1996 while attending law school. During this difficult and strenuous time of her life, she worked, went to school and came home to be a mom. This conditioned her to fight harder than anyone else for the things she wanted in life.

After graduating from Nashville School of Law in 1997, Jill immediately began...

Craig Glenn is an associate attorney at GriffithLaw focusing on personal injury litigation. Craig received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama in 2007. Upon his return to Tennessee, he received his law degree from the Nashville School of Law in 2012. Throughout his career, he has represented injured clients in state and federal courts as well as several other jurisdictions outside the State of Tennessee.

Craig joined the firm in 2020. Since he was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2012, Craig has dedicated his practice to representing people who are victims of others’ negligence.

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I founded my law firm, Tony Duncan Law, in 2003. My goal then and now is this: to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients. I focus my practice on wrongful death, medical malpractice (now known as health care liability actions in Tennessee), and serious personal injury, and motor-vehicle-collision cases (e.g., auto, tractor-trailer, and motorcycle crashes.). I can be reached at (615) 620-4471.

Jonathan is proud to be the newest member of the GriffithLaw team. He has dedicated his legal career to fighting for injured people and their families. Jonathan grew up near Charlotte, North Carolina as the son of a pastor in a family of seven. This upbringing left Jonathan with a strong desire for justice, particularly for the disadvantaged. Jonathan graduated summa cum laude from Appalachian State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and received his law degree from the University of Kentucky in 2012. While in law school, Jonathan felt called to spend his time helping...

Michael A. Pohl is a personal injury lawyer with over 35 years of trial experience. He devotes his practice to represent people who have suffered serious injuries. He also has extensive experience in representing vehicle rollover accident victims. Michael has represented clients throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. He received his J.D. from the University of Houston and is admitted to practice law in both Colorado and Texas.

Having been born and raised in Athens, Tennessee, Josh’s small-town conservative values have been motivation in achieving his goals of being an attorney and being a zealous advocate for individual’s rights. Josh attended McMinn County High School where he played football and baseball and graduated in 1990. In 1995, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Middle Tennessee State University. While attending college, he served as President of the MTSU chapter of Sigma Chi and is still an active member of the organization’s alumni association. After graduation, Josh attended Nashville School of Law while working full-time for the...

If you’ve suffered a serious injury in Middle Tennessee because of someone else’s carelessness, you need a serious law firm on your side. Phillip S. Georges, PLLC is a name you can trust to aggressively protect your legal rights in the most unfair situations. We’re The Wolf Pack, and we’re here to demand justice from those responsible for your injuries.

Founder Phillip S. Georges is a personal injury lawyer with years of experience representing injured victims and their families. Located in the heart of Nashville, he founded Phillip S. Georges, PLLC with one purpose in mind: to help people in...

Mariana was born and raised in Brazil until the age of fifteen when her family moved to the United States. During her childhood, Mariana learned her appreciation for hard work and commitment to the safety and well being of others from her father, an engineer, and her mother, a physician. These qualities drove her passion to become an attorney.

Following secondary school, Mariana attended the University of Louisville where she received a full athletic scholarship playing tennis. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. Mariana then proceeded to attend the Louis D. Brandeis School of...

David von Wiegandt has been practicing in the Middle Tennessee Area since graduating from Vanderbilt University in 2012. His Law Office is dedicated to defending your Freedom and Constitutional Rights. If your freedom, family or financial future is at stake, you need a lawyer committed to fighting for your cause and assisting you and your family through a stressful situation. The Law Office of David von Wiegandt has experience representing a wide range of citizens in thousands of criminal matters and various civil matters. We are here to serve you. Whether you have been charged with a crime, a DUI,...

Evan graduated from University of Tennessee Knoxville with degrees in political science and history. His legal career began at Belmont University College of Law, where he served as the Vice President of the Health Law Society and graduated with a health law certificate in addition to his law degree. During his last 2 years at Belmont, he served as a law clerk at a Nashville land use firm. After passing the Bar in 2018, his family moved to Chattanooga, where he worked for an insurance defense firm representing insurance companies in slip and fall, car accident, and workers’ compensation claims. After...