Murfreesboro, TN

Rocky McElhaney

Rocky McElhaney is the founder and principal shareholder of the Nashville based Rocky Law Firm where he focuses his practice on significant cases involving catastrophic auto, truck and motorcycle accidents, brain and spinal cord injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and social security disability. With multiple mid-state offices for the convenience of clients, Rocky and his talented team represent injury victims across Tennessee and throughout the Southeast. Rocky has been named Nashville’s Best Attorney in Scene Magazine’s Reader’s Poll for multiple years, including 11 years running, 9 years in a row, 8th time, 7th time, and 10th time. He is also a multi-time winner of the Nashville Business Journal’s Best Place to Work award. He has secured multiple million-dollar settlements and jury verdicts for his injured clients throughout Tennessee. He is known for his dedication to clients, treating them like family, and fighting against big corporations and insurance companies, inspired by his father's own struggle with a workers' compensation claim.

John A. Day

John Day is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of John Day, P.C., with over 30 years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death law. He is an active author and speaker, having written multiple books and over fifty articles, and given over 300 legal speeches. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and board-certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and a Medical Malpractice Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.

Lee Coleman

Lee Coleman is a practicing attorney for over 30 years, co-founded Hughes & Coleman in 1985. He is known for his expertise in personal injury law and his commitment to clients. He has a strong background as a prosecutor and has been instrumental in the firm's growth and legal advertising strategies.

Matt Hardin

Matt Hardin is a second-generation attorney who grew up in Cookeville, Tennessee. He attended Rhodes College as an undergraduate before going on to obtain both his master’s and law degrees from the University of Tennessee. Matt’s practice is focused in the areas of plaintiff personal injury, car & tractor-trailer wrecks, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and premises liability. He practices law throughout all three grand divisions of the state of Tennessee and in Kentucky. He is the owner of Matt Hardin Law, PLLC. Matt is former President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA). He has previously held positions as Immediate Past President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian within the TTLA. In 2024, Matt received the TTLA Trial Lawyer of the year award. Matt is currently a Trustee for LIFT (Lawyers Involved for Tennessee). He is a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and Kentucky Justice Association. Matt is the former President of the Nashville Chapter of the Rhodes College Alumni Group. He is also former President of the Board of Directors for his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega’s chapter at Rhodes College. Matt has earned AV Preeminent® certification by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers® and has been named among the “10 Best in Tennessee” for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. He is also a Mid-South Superlawyer. Matt is also an Eagle Scout. Prior to opening his own firm, Matt was a partner at Rudy, Wood, Winstead, Williams, and Hardin, PLLC. He also previously practiced at Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson & Mitchell, PLLC in Memphis. Matt worked for five years as an insurance defense attorney before he concentrated his practice on representing plaintiffs. This background has given him valuable insight into how insurance companies evaluate and value cases. Matt and his wife Janet are proud parents to Henry, Grace, and Vivian. Matt loves watching and coaching his children’s many sports activities. He enjoys boating at Center Hill Lake with his family and friends, as well as playing golf, tennis, and lawyer league softball. Matt and Janet are members of West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, where Matt previously served as chair of the Finance Committee. Matt is always on the search for perfect southern barbeque and remains convinced that the Tennessee Vols football team will, this season, return to glory.

R. Steven Waldron

R. Steven Waldron has been practicing law in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, since 1973, specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law. He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was recognized as a Super Lawyer in Tennessee from 2006 to 2018. Mr. Waldron has a strong record of success in both state and federal courts, including the Tennessee Supreme Court.

John Griffith

John Griffith is the founding attorney and lead counsel at GriffithLaw, with over 20 years of experience representing personal injury victims across Middle Tennessee. He began his career as an insurance claims adjuster, which gave him insight into insurance company tactics. He committed his career to advocating for injured victims against unfair insurance practices. He is known for building strong relationships with clients, juries, and peers, and has received numerous accolades including the Outstanding Tennessee Trial Lawyer of the Year Award and multiple years as Super Lawyers and Best of the Bar.

W. Scott Kimberly

Murfreesboro Lawyer Scott Kimberly primarily handles cases in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Scott has worked hard to earn a reputation of putting his clients first, as evidenced by numerous client testimonials, years of award-winning customer service, and a highly-coveted 10.0 Avvo Rating. Scott received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Scott received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law in Seattle, Washington. Scott is active in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, and surrounding areas. He volunteers his time with numerous organizations, non-profits, and charities. Among other obligations, Scott served four years as a Board Member for the Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association, including serving as President of the Bar Association, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for The Kimberly Family Foundation. Scott currently lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with his two children, Henry and Julia, and his wife, Denise. Scott also enjoys the company of his parents, two sisters, and one brother here in Middle Tennessee. Scott is a criminal law attorney that prides himself on being accessible to his clients and fellow citizens in Rutherford County.