Brian Cummings

Brian Cummings is a nationally recognized personal injury and medical malpractice attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience. He has recovered more than $47 million for his clients, combining sharp legal insight with relentless trial preparation. Brian focuses on complex cases involving serious harm, delivering results through dedication and precision.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Rutgers University in 1995 and received his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University in 1998. His academic honors reflect his commitment to excellence, which he continues to bring into every case he handles for injured clients across multiple states.

Brian is Board Certified in Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, a distinction held by only a small number of Tennessee attorneys. His trial experience and written qualifications earned him this recognition. Brian is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Florida, and is admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court and several federal courts.

Brian is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—an honor based on peer reviews by judges and attorneys. His 10-year recognition by Super Lawyers (2015–2024) further reflects his consistent excellence in plaintiff representation.

Brian takes on only select cases so that he can personally manage every step of the litigation process. His approach includes developing compelling trial themes and clear, jury-friendly presentations. His casework includes seven-figure verdicts and key wins in medical malpractice and consumer fraud.

Beyond his case results, Brian Cummings shares his expertise by speaking at medical malpractice seminars, guiding fellow attorneys on effective jury strategy and storytelling. He was named Best Medical Malpractice Attorney in the Southern U.S. by U.S. Business News in 2020 and is a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation, a title awarded to only 2% of the bar. Brian continues to serve injury victims with excellence, experience, and unwavering commitment to justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Cummings Law, PL
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, The State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Hawaii
• California
• Georgia
• Florida

Education

• Vanderbilt University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Awards & Badges