Top Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me in Clinton Area

The best way to judge an attorney is by his trial record. In two decades of practicing law in Tennessee, Dail Cantrell has obtained tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients and other notable results in the courtroom and in negotiations, including a not-guilty verdict on attempted murder charges.. Mr. Cantrell has taken more than 220 cases to trial, with a success rate of nearly 100 percent. He has been recognized at the national level for excellence in his field, and is a recipient of the McClung Medal and the Ray H. Jenkins Award for Trial Advocacy. He has recently been selected for membership in the exclusive Million Dollar Advocates Forum, limited to attorneys who have obtained multiple trial verdicts or settlements in excess of $1 million, and was even the subject of a documentary on Court TV.. Dail practices primarily in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, from auto and truck accidents to medical negligence and work-related injuries. He also handles lawsuits for child sexual abuse, insurance bad faith and other civil litigation. Dail has advocated for the injured since entering practice in 1991, and established his own law firm in 1994.. Mr. Cantrell has authored a textbook on trial strategy and formerly taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, the University of Tennessee College of Law. He has also served as an administrative law judge for the state of Tennessee. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts of Tennessee, as well as federal appellate courts all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.. Dail is an active member of the Second Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee. His most recent book, Equal to the Task, is dedicated to his son, Benjamin, and the struggles he faced in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Representation of Individuals and Business in Complex Litigation. Mr. Cushing regularly represents persons who have sustained severe personal injuries and other substantial losses. He has represented persons who have suffered personal injuries from automobile accidents, construction site accidents, fall downs, defective or dangerous products, fires, and other traumatic incidents. In addition, he has represented individuals of businesses who have suffered losses to their financial assets, property or possessions by virtue of the wrongful actions of corporations, banks, stockbrokerage companies and other large entities. He also represents individuals in estate and trust disputes. Mr. Cushing recently represented a trust that had been looted by a dishonest lawyer. Because the lawyer was in jail, he sued the stockbrokerage company used by the lawyer to sell the trust stock, the banks in which the checks for the sale of the trust assets were deposited and several multinational corporations whose stock was sold. He recovered assets and judgments in excess of one million dollars for the estate. In addition, Mr. Cushing recently represented a young woman who, while having her nails done, sustained a slight cut to her nail bed. It became infected, which led to hospitalization and the development of a severe medical condition. Mr. Cushing recovered a settlement having a value substantially in excess of one million dollars for the woman. He has recovered numerous other substantial verdicts in settlement for individuals.. Representation of Government Entities. Mr. Cushing represents numerous municipalities, school boards and counties as either special counsel or municipal counsel. In addition, he has been engaged to represent hundreds of municipalities, school boards, counties, authorities and other public entities in claims against them involving harassment, discrimination, civil rights, sexual harassment, housing discrimination, sewer, water, defective, roads and disputes involving police misconduct. He represented a large Bergen County municipality in a two hundred million-dollar claim by a developer who asserted the municipality purposely delayed his development, causing it to fail. He represented the Borough of Bernardsville in a claim against it by a quarry alleging thirty million dollars in loss. After a trial in which the Borough prevailed, the case was successfully defended in the Supreme Courts of New Jersey and the United States. The New Jersey Supreme Court Opinion in the matter has become a landmark case in New Jersey, Bernardsville Quarry v. Bernardsville 129 N.J. 221. Mr.Cushing is the author of "A Survey of Municipal Immunity in New Jersey", 3 Seton Hall L.Rev 416 (1972) and coauthor of "Sewer Service: Possible Anti-Trust Liability?", N.J. Municipalities, Volume 63, No.6, (June 1986).. Mr. Cushing has also been a frequent lecturer to mayors, township governing body members, police chiefs, law enforcement officers and other municipal officials with respect to municipal issues, and has written extensively on public entity issues.. Representation of Insurance Companies. Mr. Cushing is regularly asked by insurance companies to defend the interest of their insureds in public entity cases, complex construction, general liability, fire and fraud cases. Mr. Cushing represented the JUA/MTF, a state chartered insurance organization, in a fraud action where two chiropractors sought nearly fifty-million dollars in recoveries from it. In cooperation with the New Jersey Attorney General's office, Mr. Cushing opposed this and filed counter claims for fraud in violation of the New Jersey Fraud Prevention Act. As a result of his efforts, not only were the chiropractors paid no money, but they paid a $750, fine and had their licenses suspended.

Randy Wallace is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and now resides in Raymond, Mississippi with his wife, Chesnee Wallace and their daughter, Raney.Randy received his primary and secondary education in the Jackson Public School District. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University (“MSU”), where he received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration in 1996.Upon completing his undergraduate degree, he entered the joint degree program at Mississippi College School of Law and Mississippi College School of Business. He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1999. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Mississippi including the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition, he has appeared pro hac vice in Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Iowa and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict litigation.Randy is a member of several legal organizations including the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) and the Mississippi Association for Justice (“MAJ”).  Randy is also an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.  An AV rating is the highest rating at attorney can receive for skill and ethical conduct Randy’s practice areas include 18 wheeler collisions, automobile liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance bad faith, nursing home litigation, product liability and domestic relations. For over ten years, Mr. Wallace has successfully obtained substantial judgments and settlements for his clients.

John Willis grew up in the town of Rogersville, Tennessee watching his father practice law. As he grew up, he learned from his father how much an attorney could help others in the community.. Recalling the lessons learned from his dad about helping people in the community, he joined Fox & Farley in 2005, refocusing his practice exclusively on representing injured parties, and using his experience for victims of wrongdoing. When he isn’t practicing law, John most enjoys spending time and traveling with his young son and wife. On occasion, he sneaks away for some trout fishing or golf.

Jeffery grew up in Richmond, Missouri where he graduated a Spartan in 1987.  He then attended William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri where he graduated in 1991 with a double major before heading to the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.  He graduated with a JD degree in 1994 with the honor of Order of the Coif, a distinct acknowledgement reserved only for those graduating in the top ten percent of their class.. He focuses his practice in personal injury, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and other serious accident cases.  He also handles void and wrongful foreclosure cases.  He is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys which is dedicated to protecting the rights of those injured to seek justice.. Jeffery is a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Clinton.  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes also holds a special place in his heart as he follows his Father and former Spartan Football Coach and teacher Tom Adams’ leadership in FCA.  Jeffery currently serves as a co-huddle leader of the Clinton High School group and three middle school huddles.. He and his wife Kimberly have been happily married since 1992 and have made Clinton their home along with their children Zachary, Hannah, and Noah.  He spends his free time coaching the Clinton Christian Academy boys’ basketball team as well as numerous sports teams in which his children are involved.  He also enjoys enticing Rocky Mountain National Park trout to fall for a dry fly, supporting Clinton High School sports, and playing basketball.. His favorite scripture is John 14:6:  Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.”

J. Kevin Rundlett was raised in Middle Tennessee and grew up in a Christian family. He graduated from Auburn University in issippi College School of Law in 2001. He is married to Vicki Rundlett and they have three beautiful children.. Mr. Rundlett has been practicing law for 20 years. He has extensive litigation and trial experience. Rundlett Law Firm now focuses on helping injured workers and wills and estates. Mr. Rundlett understands the most efficient ways to fight for all the workers’ compensation benefits your claim deserves. Many attorneys will speak to you initially, and then the only people you are able to communicate with are paralegals and secretaries. At Rundlett Law Firm, you will receive personal attention from an attorney from start to finish.

I have had always had a passion for helping people since I was young. Becoming an attorney allowed me to live my passion everyday.

I am committed to the zealous representation of my clients.  If you want an attorney to fight hard for you, give me a call.

Bruce Fox is a partner and co-founder of Fox & Farley.  His personal injury practice focuses on automobile accidents, workers’ compensation, products liability, hospital and nursing home injuries, and trucking litigation.  In addition, Bruce has significant multi-state lead counsel Class Action litigation experience against a variety of defendants.  Bruce is co-founder of the Energy Workers’ Legal Resource Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a law firm dedicated to helping local energy workers sick with serious lung diseases, cancers and hearing loss as a result of their work for various Department of Energy contractors.. Bruce has practiced law for over forty years, and has tried over 125 state and federal jury trials to completion, and has tried over 400 nonjury cases as well.  Most of his clients are referrals from past clients and other attorneys, and many of Bruce’s clients have sought his counsel and representation on a repeated basis over the years and decades.. Bruce grew up in Clinton, Tennessee.  At home in the hills of rural East Tennessee, Bruce’s physical surroundings were humble, but he was rich in the love of his parents and family. From them, he learned the value of hard work, integrity, and fairness.. Bruce attended college and law school at the University of Tennessee. Upon graduation from the University Of Tennessee College Of Law, Bruce left to study in England, at Cambridge University.  Bruce completed an advanced law degree at Cambridge, and holds a LLB in International Law. He is a current Master of the Bench of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court in Knoxville.  He is one of approximately 100 Tennessee lawyers selected for membership by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). In 2011 he received the Paladin Award for East Tennessee from the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. The award recognizes TTLA members who achieve outstanding results for a client despite great obstacles, and who work to protect the civil justice system.. Bruce serves on the Executive Committee and the Board of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.  In 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 he was named to the Mid-South Super Lawyers.  In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Knoxville’s Cityview Magazine named Bruce one of the area’s best lawyers in the areas of workers’ compensation, hospital litigation, nursing home neglect, auto accident, class action, personal injury and wrongful death.. Bruce is a frequent speaker and lecturer to attorneys and judges at seminars and legal education forums throughout the Southeast and Midwest.  He has taught on topics ranging from underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage to Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law to automobile and truck accident law.. In early 2008, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Bruce to serve as a member of Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and Governor Bill Haslem re-appointed him in 2011.  Bruce works in this capacity to shape legislative policy and law applicable to the rights of injured workers in Tennessee.. Bruce believes strongly in the rights of children, particularly injured or special needs children.  He works with the East Tennessee Chapter of the Autism Society of America in its efforts to raise funds and promote awareness of autism and autism related issues.  Bruce has contributed many hours towards the goal of increasing autism awareness through public and private fundraising to benefit the East Tennessee Chapter of the Autism Society of America.. Bruce is married to Mary Jane Fox and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He has six grown children, seven grandchildren, and two more on the way.  Away from work, Bruce spends time with his family, enjoys traveling, and has traveled extensively throughout Europe. He is an avid snow skier, hunter, golfer, and dotes on his beloved Labrador retrievers, Ty and Woodrow, which he runs and handles in AKC Hunt Tests and Field Trials.. Areas of Practice

Born Jackson, Mississippi, October 28, 1939. Pearl High School, 1957; Hinds Jr. College, 1959; University Southern Mississippi, B.S. Business Administration, 1962; Jackson School of Law (Now Mississippi College School of Law) LLB. Admitted Mississippi Bar, October, 1966; Admitted Texas Bar, November, 1988; Admitted to practice in all state courts in Mississippi and Texas; United States District Courts Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas; United States Supreme Court.. Practice concentracted on catastrophic personal injuries, brain injury and wrongful death cases resulting from defective products, automobile and trucking accidents.  Trials and affirmed verdicts againsts insurers for bad faith.  Obtained several multi-million dollar verdicts for clients for personal injuries and wrongful death.    I have more than 130 reported appellate and United States District Court opinions.   Significant,  often reported cases in Bad Faith Cases: McGee v Reserve Life Insurance Company     and Employers Mutual Casualty Company v Tompkins ,    Mississippi Supreme Court.  Significant reported case involving oil field accidents and liability of owners of the premises exercising right of control: Coho Resources v McCarty.. Martrindale Hubbell Av Rated for more than 25 years; AAJ, MAJ Life Member; ABOTA, Best Lawyers in America 2006 to date; Mid South Super Lawyers.

After graduating from Southern Adventist University near Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2001and interning with the Hamilton County, Tennessee Public Defender's Office in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Daniel attended law school at the University of Tennessee's College of Law at Knoxville.. While at the University of Tennessee, Daniel participated in the College of Law's Advocacy Track program and took a variety of business-related courses, including a Business Associations course for which he received a Certificate of Academic Excellence.. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Daniel worked for several years as an associate with a regional civil defense firm where his practice focussed mostly on workers' compensation that time, Daniel argued before the Tennessee Supreme Court, one of the youngest lawyers in the State of Tennessee to do so.. Daniel was with Cantrell, Cantrell & Associates from November 2009 until March 2015. He then became a Partner with the Firm, which is now named Cantrell, Goodge & Associates. His areas of practice include personal injury, workers' compensation, contracts, criminal defense, DUI defense, child custody, federal and state civil rights, administrative law, social security and real property.

A couple of my favorite past times are being at home cattle farming, and golfing with my 3 sons when I can.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Clinton and surrounding areas.