Matt Hardin

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Matt Hardin: Attorney with Matt Hardin Law, PLLC
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Biography

Attorney Matt Hardin, a second-generation lawyer from Cookeville, Tennessee, is the founder and owner of Matt Hardin Law, PLLC. A Rhodes College graduate, he earned both his master’s and law degrees from the University of Tennessee. Matt concentrates his practice on plaintiff personal injury, car and tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and premises liability throughout Tennessee’s three grand divisions and in Kentucky. His leadership roles include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, where he now serves as a Trustee for LIFT (Lawyers Involved for Tennessee). He is a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation and an active member of the Nashville, Tennessee, and Kentucky bar associations, as well as the Kentucky Justice Association. Recognized for excellence, he holds AV Preeminent® certification from Martindale-Hubbell®, is listed among Best Lawyers®, named one of the “10 Best in Tennessee” for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and is a Mid-South Superlawyer. An Eagle Scout, Matt previously practiced insurance defense before switching to plaintiff representation. He and his wife, Janet, reside in Nashville with their three children and enjoy coaching youth sports, boating on Center Hill Lake, and searching for the perfect southern barbecue.

Areas of Practice (58)

  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Auto Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Distracted Driver Accidents
  • Drugged and Impaired Driving Accidents
  • Drunk Driving Accident Victims
  • Emergency Vehicle Accidents
  • Failure to Yield Accidents
  • Head-On Collisions
  • Hit and Run Accidents
  • Intersection Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Rear End Collisions
  • Rideshare Accidents
  • Rollover Wrecks
  • Side Impact Accidents
  • Underinsured/Uninsured Motorists Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Burn Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Dog Bites
  • Fair Labor Standards Act Practice
  • Injuries to Children
  • Death of a Child
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries
  • Pharmacy / Medication Error
  • Surgical Error
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Broadside Accidents
  • Unsafe Lane Changing Accidents
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Personal Injuries
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Public Transportation Accidents
  • Bus Accidents
  • Taxi Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Blind Spots
  • Braking Ability
  • Cement Mixer Truck Accidents
  • Delivery Truck Accidents
  • Dump Truck Accidents
  • Flatbed Truck Accidents
  • Garbage Truck Accidents
  • Jackknife Truck Accidents
  • Logging Truck Accidents
  • Oversized Truck Accidents
  • Rollover Truck Accidents
  • Tanker Truck Accidents
  • Truck Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Tire Blowouts
  • Unqualified and Unlicensed Truck Driver Accidents
  • Wheel Loss Cases
  • Wide Turns
  • Wrongful Death

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rhodes College, B.A., 1994; University of Tennessee at Knoxville, M.S., 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, J.D., 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Tennessee; 2017, Kentucky
Memberships:
Tennessee Association for Justice-Executive Board, Treasurer, Board of Governors
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association-Tort and Insurance Law Section
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
916406590
Hobbies & interests:
Activities with my family, tennis, college football, college basketball, snow skiing, going to the lake, reading and barbecue.

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
33%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/24/14 in Medical Malpractice

    Matt is an outstanding lawyer and advocate for his clients. I have had a number of matters with him and he has always exhibited high character and integrity while doing a fantastic job for his clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/23/14 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Hardin is an excellent injury attorney who works with a high degree of both skill and ethics. He has an excellent understanding of the law and how to overcome challenges in complex situations.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/02/14 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 12/01/14 in Torts

    He is a leader in his field - works hard and is dedicated to helping injured people.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/01/14 in Medical Malpractice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/01/14 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/01/14 in Medical Malpractice

    Matt Hardin is an innovative and zelous advocate for his clients, while upholding the highest standards of the bar.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/01/14 in Personal Injury

    Matt hardin is a fine lawyer who acheives excellent results for his clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/25/14 in Medical Malpractice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/25/14 in Civil Litigation

    Matt is a very thorough and intelligent litigator. He displays the knowledge, skill and ethical standards of a lawyer at the top of his profession.

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5.0/5.0 (32 reviews)
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5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

[email protected] I was very pleased with all of the work that he put into my case. They were on top of all of my question that I had about my case. They would call back right away if anything ne...

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