Matthew C. Hardin

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Matthew C. Hardin: Attorney with Matt Hardin Law, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

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. 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.

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Areas of Practice (36)

  • Birth Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Burn Injuries
  • Car Wrecks
  • Side Impact Accidents
  • Failure to Yield Accidents
  • Hit and Run Accidents
  • Head-On Collisions
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Distracted Driver Wrecks
  • Drunk Driving Wrecks
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motorcycle Wrecks
  • Broadside Accidents
  • Unsafe Lane Changing Accidents
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmacy / Medication Error
  • Premises Liability
  • Public Transportation Accidents
  • Bus Accidents
  • Rear End Collisions
  • Rollover Wrecks
  • Slip & Falls
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Surgical Error
  • Truck Wrecks
  • Truck Driver Fatigue
  • Blind Spots
  • Braking Ability
  • State Rules and Regulations for Intrastate Trucking
  • Wide Turns
  • Wrongful Death
  • Power Sports Injuries
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rhodes College, B.A., Omicron Delta Kappa, 1994; University of Tennessee at Knoxville, M.S., Chancellor's Citation for Extraordinary Campus Leadership, 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, J.D., President-Phi Delta Phi, 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2018, Kentucky; 2001, Tennessee
Memberships:
Tennessee Association for Justice-Executive Board, Treasurer, Board of Governors
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association-Tort and Insurance Law Section
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.

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  • 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.

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

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  • 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.

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

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

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  • 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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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (32 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
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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615-562-6331  Phone

615-200-1112  Fax

www.matthardinlaw.com

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