Top 15 Personal Injury Lawyers in Tennessee (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Kinnard Law ranks #1 statewide — Randall Kinnard named 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
- The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. earned recognition from both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, with John Day recognized for 20+ years across 5 categories.
- Nashville dominates with 8 of the top 15 firms, followed by Memphis (3), Knoxville (1), Chattanooga (1), and multi-city firms (2).
- Rankings aggregate 17 sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Lawyers (trust 9/10), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (trust 8/10).
- Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz (NST Law) appeared in 5 separate sources — the most of any firm — and has recovered over $2 billion for clients.
Based on cross-referencing 17 authoritative sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Lawyers (trust 9/10), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (trust 8/10), here are the top 15 personal injury lawyers in Tennessee for 2026, ranked by MetaScore.
Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Nashville
Kinnard Law — Randall Kinnard named 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers; also ranked #1 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and featured by Expertise.com and LawInfo. MetaScore: 92/100.
The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. — John Day recognized by Best Lawyers for 20+ years in 5 categories; named one of the nation's best law firms by U.S. News. Listed by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. MetaScore: 85/100.
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm — Named Best Attorney in Nashville by Nashville Scene for 10 consecutive years (2014–2024). Featured by Super Lawyers, Expertise.com, and ThreeBestRated. MetaScore: 78/100.
Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers — Recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com. MetaScore: 74/100.
Raybin & Weissman PC — David Weissman described as top-rated, award-winning personal injury lawyer by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. MetaScore: 73/100.
DRS Law — Appeared in 4 sources: Super Lawyers, Expertise.com, TrustAnalytica (#3 statewide), and LawInfo. MetaScore: 71/100.
Ponce Law — Featured by both Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com. MetaScore: 70/100.
Jeff Roberts & Associates — Jeff Roberts admitted to National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (trust 8/10); 20+ years serving Middle Tennessee. Also listed by Super Lawyers. MetaScore: 42/100.
Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Memphis
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz (NST Law) — Appeared in 5 sources, the most of any Tennessee firm. Recovered over $2 billion for clients with 34 lawyers and 30+ years of practice. Ranked #3 by TrustAnalytica Memphis, listed by Super Lawyers Memphis and LawInfo. MetaScore: 72/100.
The Gold Law Firm — Ranked #1 in Memphis by TrustAnalytica with a 5.0 rating and 150 reviews. Also listed by OnTopList Memphis and Elite Litigators. MetaScore: 68/100.
Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi — Established 1970, recovered $500M+ for over 35,000 clients. Featured by Super Lawyers Memphis, TrustAnalytica, and Expertise.com Memphis. MetaScore: 53/100.
Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Knoxville
Garza Law Firm — Marcos Garza holds a 10/10 Justia rating with 25 years of experience and Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership. Listed by Super Lawyers Knoxville and Expertise.com Knoxville. MetaScore: 82/100.
Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette — Bruce Fox is an AAJ and TTLA member. Recognized by Super Lawyers Knoxville (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com Knoxville. MetaScore: 57/100.
Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Chattanooga
Warren & Griffin P.C. — Featured by Expertise.com Chattanooga, Elite Litigators, and TrustAnalytica (#9 statewide, 104 reviews). MetaScore: 59/100.
Dennis & King Law — Rated 5.0 by TrustAnalytica (#6 statewide, 101 reviews). Also listed by Expertise.com Chattanooga and Elite Litigators. MetaScore: 58/100.
FAQ: Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the #1 ranked personal injury lawyer in Tennessee for 2026?
Kinnard Law ranks #1 with a MetaScore of 92/100. Randall Kinnard was named 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers and ranked #1 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Which Tennessee personal injury firm has recovered the most money for clients?
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz (NST Law) has recovered over $2 billion for clients over 30+ years, according to TrustAnalytica. Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi in Memphis has recovered $500M+ since 1970.
What sources were used to rank Tennessee personal injury lawyers?
Rankings cross-reference 17 sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Lawyers (trust 9/10), National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (trust 8/10), LawInfo (trust 7/10), Expertise.com (trust 6/10), and TrustAnalytica (trust 5/10).
Who are the top personal injury lawyers in Memphis, Tennessee?
The Gold Law Firm ranks #1 in Memphis with a 5.0 TrustAnalytica rating and 150 reviews. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz (NST Law) appeared in 5 sources with $2 billion recovered, and Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi has served Memphis since 1970.
Are there Board Certified personal injury lawyers in Tennessee?
Yes. The McMahan Law Firm in Chattanooga has multiple Board Certified Civil Trial Specialists by NBTA, and Keith Williams Law Group holds Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist status — fewer than 1% of attorneys achieve this credential.