28+ Years
Legal Experience
About John Griffith
John Griffith has spent the past 13 years building meaningful connections with clients, juries, peers, and the community to effectively represent personal injury victims across Middle Tennessee. His career began as an insurance claims adjuster, where he witnessed firsthand the impact of his decisions on injured individuals. This experience highlighted the frustration of working for insurance companies that often failed to uphold their promises of coverage.
Motivated to address these broken promises, John pursued a legal career. Now a seasoned personal injury lawyer, he advocates for individuals who have been unfairly treated by insurance companies. John's dedication to his clients extends beyond the courtroom, as he maintains contact with many former clients to see how they are doing.
In addition to his legal practice, John serves as the legislative chair for the Tennessee Association for Justice and has been a member of its board of governors since 2008. His peers recognized his expertise by selecting him to attend the prestigious Trial Lawyers College in 2012, led by Gerry Spence. In 2013, John was honored with the “Best of the Bar” award, acknowledging his status among Tennessee's top lawyers.
John's professional accolades include being named one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the American Association for Justice in 2008 and 2009. He is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, the Nashville Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Tennessee Car Accident Laws
Understanding Tennessee's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (50%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$15K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does John Griffith specialize in?
John Griffith specializes in personal injury law, representing victims across Middle Tennessee.
How long has John Griffith been practicing law?
John Griffith has been practicing law for over 13 years.
What professional associations is John Griffith a member of?
He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
What recognition has John Griffith received?
John Griffith was named one of the 'Top 100 Trial Lawyers' and received the 'Best of the Bar' award.
What role does John Griffith have with the Tennessee Association for Justice?
John serves as the legislative chair and has been on the board of governors since 2008.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact John Griffith for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact John for a free case review
