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Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and Tennessee. Continue to provide access

The Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association works to protect the civil justice system and advocates for accountability and the rights of all citizens.

10/16/2026

Great points from DRS Law. Watch the full video (10 min) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EuA1a5HWsAc?si=klN-tCnUMuqXPXTq

A recent investigation into State Farm insurance and other major carriers reveals that policyholders are struggling to get fair compensation. With reports suggesting that payouts have become unpredictable, bipartisan pressure is mounting to understand why valid claims for both home insurance coverage and auto insurance claims are being rejected. DRS Law breaks down the Senate inquiry and what this scrutiny means for your rights as a consumer.

In the full video, Christopher Smith analyzes the current investigation into insurance payouts to help you understand if your policy is actually protecting you. When companies prioritize profits over legitimate claims, policyholders deserve accountability and transparency.

We are proud to share that Four Pillars Research is now a TTLA Diamond Partner!Founded in 2019, Four Pillars Research is...
10/15/2026

We are proud to share that Four Pillars Research is now a TTLA Diamond Partner!

Founded in 2019, Four Pillars Research is a nationwide firm dedicated to providing attorneys with accurate and reliable insurance research.

Unlike many research providers that rely on third parties, Four Pillars Research completes all research in-house to guarantee accuracy and thoroughness. Each client is assigned a dedicated engagement specialist for personalized service.

The goal is simple: deliver precise policy limit information before litigation so attorneys can move forward with confidence.

Learn more at https://researchfpr.com/

Did you just pass the Tennessee Bar? We have a gift for you!Join our community of supportive, dedicated, and expert atto...
10/15/2026

Did you just pass the Tennessee Bar? We have a gift for you!
Join our community of supportive, dedicated, and expert attorneys.

Find the application on our website TTLA ORG

We had a great time at the 27th Dickie Jerman Memorial Golf Scramble! Here are some fun pictures from the event, thank y...
10/14/2026

We had a great time at the 27th Dickie Jerman Memorial Golf Scramble!

Here are some fun pictures from the event, thank you to all who joined us ⛳

Check out the results of the latest poll from the Insurance Fairness Project. You can find all the details on their webs...
10/09/2026

Check out the results of the latest poll from the Insurance Fairness Project. You can find all the details on their website alongside more resources and reports. Look under the "press" tab.

Here are some highlights:

84% of voters supported the right to file a lawsuit against an insurance company that denied, delayed, or underpaid a home insurance claim. Self-identified Democrats AND Republicans came in even higher at 86% (Q42a).

82% of voters supported the right to file a lawsuit against an insurance company if it canceled coverage or raised prices without warning (Q42b).

Inflation (28%) and insurance companies raising rates to increase profits (20%) bore most of the blame for rising home insurance costs. Frivolous lawsuits barely had any impact, a fact that was true across all political persuasions (Q29).

Utility rate increases (27%), inflation (26%), government regulators not doing enough (18%), and data centers (12%) bore most responsibility for rising utility costs. Frivolous lawsuits registered 2% of the blame (Q30). Similarly, frivolous lawsuits received 1% of the blame for gas prices (Q31).

77% of voters supported states filing lawsuits against oil and gas companies for contributing to the increased cost of home insurance, which again was broadly bipartisan (Q40).

TTLA members, have you received the Summer edition of Tennessee Trial Magazine yet?If you need it in digital format, you...
10/07/2026

TTLA members, have you received the Summer edition of Tennessee Trial Magazine yet?
If you need it in digital format, you can find it anytime on our website under Legislative/Press 📰

As we begin working on our next issue, we’d love to hear from you!

The TN Trial Lawyer is your magazine, and we welcome contributions from all TTLA members.

📝 We are always looking for:

- Articles
- Member and firm announcements
- Firm features
- New hires, promotions, and other firm news
- Firm advertisements and ads

Have something you’d like to share? Please send it to Theresa Grisham.

Psst: not a TTLA member? You too can download the pdf copy of our magazine from our website :)

"Tennessee’s Supreme Court declined to allow private equity and other investors to directly buy stakes in the state’s la...
10/06/2026

"Tennessee’s Supreme Court declined to allow private equity and other investors to directly buy stakes in the state’s law firms, while signaling openness to other regulatory changes related to the practice of law."

Next week!Join us for the Annual Dickie Jerman Memorial Golf Scramble on MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 2026, at Indian Hills Golf C...
10/05/2026

Next week!

Join us for the Annual Dickie Jerman Memorial Golf Scramble on MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 2026, at Indian Hills Golf Club,
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Find more details, including sponsorships and registration, at https://www.tnjudicialgolf.com/

The Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation was formed in 1995 by trial and appellate judges from across Tennessee to provide need-based scholarships to law students in Tennessee. The foundation is supported entirely through private gifts, pledges, memorials, shirt and cap sales, and an annual golf scramble held in memory of the late Circuit Court Judge Dick Jerman, Jr., of Alamo, who died in 1999.

Thank you all for a fantastic 2026 Board Retreat at Montgomery Bell State Park! We covered so much in just two days. We ...
10/04/2026

Thank you all for a fantastic 2026 Board Retreat at Montgomery Bell State Park!
We covered so much in just two days. We are ready to move powerfully into the rest of 2026 and 2027, guided by our mission and supporting TTLA members.

Plus: a special Thank You to Maia Kirpich who joined us from The Forge Companies, our Retreat Sponsor

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