Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Nashville, TN (2026)
To build this evidence-based 2026 list of Nashville medical malpractice lawyers, we considered each firm's practice focus, published results and client reviews.
On overall score, Monge & Associates takes first place, with its history since 1993 and strong client feedback standing out. Check its medical malpractice results before you call, and ask which attorney would take your file. Ask how the firm would apply Tennessee's filing rules to the dates you give it, too.
4.9180 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 180 reviews
Best for: Clients seeking clear communication
Because Monge & Associates was founded in 1993, its Nashville office has a long operating history. In client reviews, you'll often see praise for quick replies and easy-to-follow explanations. Across 180 Google reviews, the firm has a 4.9 rating.
Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.9203 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 203 reviews
Best for: Claims involving misdiagnosis
Among the medical negligence results Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC publishes are a $7.5 million jury verdict and a $2.3 million medical negligence verdict. When you first speak with the firm, ask about those cases. Medical malpractice is part of the Nashville office's broader personal injury work; on its site, you'll also find misdiagnosis and nursing home neglect.
Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and the results it publishes.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.74,864 Google reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 4864 reviews
Best for: Birth injury claims
Of Morgan & Morgan's published malpractice results, the clearest one here concerns a delayed C-section. After baby Brendan Dixon suffered severe brain injury, a Hillsborough County jury awarded $37.8 million in 2007. Representing the Coleman family were Armando Lauritano and Keith Carter.
Stood out in our review for what its clients say and the results it publishes.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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4.8217 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 217 reviews
Best for: Families seeking process explanations
When Grissim & Waterman clients describe the firm, they often mention answers to questions and explanations of what was happening. If your family wants plain explanations of the process, its Nashville office may suit you. Among its named attorneys is Mitch Grissim.
Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.4167 Google reviewsRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 167 reviews
Best for: Caregiver negligence claims
If you're looking within Nashville itself, note that Alexander Shunnarah's office is in Franklin, 24 km away. Along with caregiver negligence and medical malpractice, the practice's site discusses nursing home neglect. Don't read its published $750,000 recovery as a malpractice result.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
Where they are in Nashville
What clients say about these Nashville lawyers
Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.
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Joseph E.
October 2026 · Nashville, Tennessee
“The team at Freeman and Fuson is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. From the moment I reached out to them for representation, they took a genuine interest in my case and guided me through every step of the process.
What stood out to me most was that their concern extended well beyond the legal aspects of...”
“Jesse Waterman worked with me fluently and accordingly, was very attentive and reassuring in his methods and had us all well informed that we would all be taken care of! I’m beyond thankful to Jesse and his team of dedicated folks, for showing such patience, confidence that we would be taken care of as much as they...”
“I was involved in an auto accident on my way home from work going through an intersection. I was blind sided by a person. I was injured and my car was totaled. I needed a law firm to represent myself and guide me through the process. I chose Rocky Mc Elhaney Law Firm. From the beginning to the close of the case, I...”
Tell the lawyer when you discovered the injury as you describe what happened. You generally have 1 year from injury or discovery to file in Tennessee, but there's also an outer limit of 3 years after the act. Ask your lawyer to check both.
Review the medical records
To include the required certificate of good faith with your complaint, you'll need someone to review your medical records. Ask which records to provide and how a competent expert will use them to decide whether the claim has a good-faith basis.
Send pre-suit notice
You'll need to give Tennessee's 60-day pre-suit notice. Sending that notice gives you a 120 days extension to the deadline. Ask your lawyer to work out your filing date and explain the notice requirement. Don't count on extra time without checking the rules.
File the complaint
When you file the complaint, the court claim begins. You'll need Tennessee's required certificate of good faith with it, stating that a competent expert reviewed the records and believes the claim has a good-faith basis. Keep a careful watch on that deadline.
Consider resolution or trial
The published results on this list include examples of claims that settled, as well as claims decided by a jury. When the lawyer prepares for trial, how do they decide whether a settlement offer is worth accepting? You can't use a past recovery to predict your own.
Malpractice claims in Nashville: the rules that matter
The filing deadline in Tennessee
The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
Time to start a claim1 yearMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
At the very most3 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Limits on damages in Tennessee
Pain and sufferingCapped at $750,000
All damages togetherNo overall cap
Expert paperworkFile a certificate of good faith with the complaint stating that a competent expert reviewed the records and believes there is a good-faith basis for the claim.
A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
If your claim fails, most listed firms won't charge a legal fee under their contingency agreements, otherwise they'll take their fee from the money you recover. That doesn't cover case expenses. You may have to pay for records and medical opinions (court fees need to be accounted for too). If the firm pays those costs upfront, ask when it takes them out of your recovery. What would you owe if the claim wasn't successful? Don't assume a free consultation settles who pays those expenses. Before you sign, ask for a written fee agreement that explains who'll pay the case expenses while the claim is still going on.
Six of the seven firms on this list say you can speak with them at a consultation for free. Contingency payment is also offered by Six, they say.
What to bring to your first call
Your medical chart and any relevant delivery notes, if they're among the records you already have
When you were treated and the date you first learned of the injury
Who treated you, including the doctors' names and the hospitals
Your medical bills and records of what you paid for related expenses
Letters you've received from a hospital or insurer
Any photos you have that show the injury
What happened, written out in a short timeline
What you want to ask about fees, case expenses and staying in touch
Questions to ask a lawyer
1When you've handled claims about treatment like mine, how many were there?
2After the first consultation, who will handle my file?
3How does the pre-suit notice affect the filing deadline you'll calculate for me?
4Who will review my medical records so you can get the certificate of good faith?
5What share of any money I recover goes to you?
6Who'll pay case expenses if I don't recover any money?
7How will you keep me informed and answer my questions?
8What would you look for in my claim before deciding to take it?
Choosing a Nashville malpractice lawyer
When you start looking, focus on the treatment rather than the biggest advertised recovery. While Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC publishes medical malpractice verdicts, the recovery listed by Monge & Associates involved a delivery driver. What claims involving your treatment has each firm handled? If a recovery concerns a different injury, it doesn't answer that question.
Put your dates on the table
If you're filing in Tennessee, the deadline is generally 1 year from injury or discovery, with an outer limit of 3 years after the act. When you send the 60-day pre-suit notice, the deadline extends by 120 days. Don't work it out yourself. Tell a Tennessee lawyer when you received treatment and when you first learned that something might have gone wrong.
Ask who will review the care
When you file the complaint, Tennessee requires a certificate of good faith. That certificate says a competent expert reviewed the records and believes the claim has a good-faith basis. Which records does the firm need, and how would it arrange that review? Ask who pays for medical opinions as well. Rather than relying on a general promise that your case looks strong, focus on the chart.
After intake, who will handle your file, and how will you get in touch with them?
Ask directly about review complaints: Morgan & Morgan and Alexander Shunnarah both have recurring communication concerns. How would each firm keep you informed?
Check where you'll meet. You'll find Alexander Shunnarah's listed office in Franklin (24 km from Nashville).
A free consultation lets you talk through your claim, and you won't pay for that meeting. The firm hasn't necessarily agreed to take your case. If your claim fails under a contingency agreement, you owe no legal fee, otherwise the lawyer takes the fee from any recovery. That excludes expenses. Before signing, find out who pays for records and medical opinions, and whether those bills would still be yours if you don't recover any money.
Questions people ask
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Nashville?
When you file in Tennessee, you generally have 1 year from injury or discovery, but no more than 3 years from the act. Because the 60-day pre-suit notice adds 120 days to your filing deadline, your lawyer needs to account for it when calculating the date. Ask a Tennessee lawyer to calculate your deadline using the dates you received treatment and the date you discovered the injury.
Can I speak with a listed lawyer without paying for the consultation?
According to Six of the listed firms, their first consultation is free. Freeman & Fuson's consultation policy isn't confirmed, so ask before booking. You'll still need to confirm whether the firm has accepted your claim. Use that conversation to go over when you were treated and what care you received, then ask about next steps if the firm takes your case.
What does a contingency fee mean?
Under a contingency agreement, you owe no legal fee if the claim fails, otherwise the lawyer takes a share of any recovery. Six listed firms say this is how they charge clients. Rocky McElhaney Law Firm's arrangement isn't confirmed, so ask about it. Ask separately who pays case expenses upfront, especially whether you'd still owe those costs if you didn't recover any money.
What does Tennessee require before a malpractice complaint is filed?
Before filing your complaint with a certificate of good faith, you must send Tennessee's 60-day pre-suit notice. The certificate must say that a competent expert has reviewed the records and believes there's a good-faith basis for the claim. How much time will the lawyer need for the notice and medical review before your filing deadline arrives?
Do children have more time to bring a claim?
While a child is a minor, Tennessee's 1-year filing period can pause. But under Calaway v. Schucker (2005), the Tennessee Supreme Court's ruling, children remain subject to the 3-year outer limit. Don't wait for your child to reach adulthood to ask a lawyer about a claim. Give a Tennessee lawyer your child's dates so they can explain what the rule means for your child.
Which listed firms publish medical malpractice results?
A jury award of $7.5 million appears among the several medical malpractice verdicts published by Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC. In its published results, Morgan & Morgan includes a delayed C-section case from Hillsborough County, with a $37.8 million award in 2007. Neither case is still ongoing. Rather than using the awards to guess your recovery, ask whether those cases involved medical issues like yours and what the lawyer actually did in them.
What should I do before calling a Nashville lawyer?
Make a note of your treatment dates and when you first found out you had been injured. Gather any hospital correspondence, and include the records and bills you already have with it. Ask the lawyer what else you should bring besides those documents. If the claim concerns a child or the treatment happened some time ago, make the filing deadline an early part of your conversation.
How long will a medical malpractice case take?
You can't work out how long your own case will take just by looking at the firms on this list. Although Tennessee's notice and certificate rules shape what happens before filing, they don't set a date when your claim will be over. What happens next, and how will the lawyer let you know about it? If the lawyer predicts a finish date, remember it's an estimate, not a promise.
What if my loved one died after medical treatment?
Several firms on the list discuss claims involving wrongful death. Among Rocky McElhaney Law Firm's expressly listed claims is wrongful death caused by medical malpractice. Contact a Tennessee lawyer promptly and give them the treatment dates and date of death. Ask the lawyer to check your filing deadline using those dates, then find out whether the firm will review your loved one's medical care.
Does Tennessee limit damages in medical malpractice cases?
Tennessee's general cap on non-economic damages applies if the medical malpractice injury occurred after October 1, 2011. Pain is one of the harms these damages cover, not medical bills. In its 2020 ruling, the Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the cap. How could the cap affect your claim? A published verdict can't tell you what you might recover, so take that question to a Tennessee lawyer.
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