John Griffith

John Griffith is a seasoned personal injury trial attorney representing injured clients across Middle Tennessee. With over twenty years of courtroom experience, he focuses on serious injury, wrongful death, and complex accident litigation. John is known for building strong relationships with clients, juries, and colleagues while pursuing accountability from negligent parties. His practice emphasizes thorough case preparation, strategic advocacy, and clear communication throughout every stage of litigation for injured clients.

John completed advanced trial training at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2012. He earned his J.D. from Nashville School of Law and completed undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, after earlier academic work at Vanderbilt University. His legal education strengthened courtroom advocacy, evidence presentation, and trial strategy, providing a foundation for representing injury victims.

Before practicing law, John worked as an insurance claims adjuster, gaining firsthand insight into how insurers evaluate and dispute injury claims. That experience informs his litigation strategy and negotiation approach today. He regularly handles truck accidents, catastrophic injury cases, product liability claims, and premises liability matters. He has secured significant verdicts and settlements by combining trial skill, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to injured clients and their families statewide today.

John Griffith has held leadership roles within the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, including serving as President and Legislative Chair. His professional recognition includes repeated selection to Super Lawyers and Top 100 Trial Lawyers honors. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and remains actively involved in advancing fair treatment for injury victims. John approaches every case with diligence, preparation, and a client-first mindset focused on long-term justice for every injured person.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, GriffithLaw
• President, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
• Nashville School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Tennessee
  BA in Business/ Political Science
• Vanderbilt University

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