Business Details
36 Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Legal Solutions in Tennessee
At Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette, we are dedicated to ensuring that hardworking individuals and their families receive the legal support they need during life's most challenging moments. With over three decades of experience, our firm specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and workers' compensation, representing clients in Tennessee and beyond. Our team of seasoned attorneys combines aggressive advocacy with personalized attention, prioritizing client needs while maintaining a steadfast commitment to community service.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances, and have secured millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our reputation for professionalism, ethical practice, and courtroom excellence has earned us recognition as one of Tennessee's premier law firms.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Truck Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injury
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined legal experience in personal injury and criminal defense.
- Our team provides personalized attention with a proven track record of multi-million dollar verdicts.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring no upfront costs for clients.
- Our attorneys are recognized leaders in local and national legal communities.
- We combine courtroom excellence with deep community involvement and client-focused service.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- American Association for Justice
- Tennessee Association for Justice
What people say
Excellent service
Professional team
Relentless advocacy
Community-focused
Timely updates
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as nursing home abuse and product liability cases. Our attorneys negotiate with insurers and litigate to secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we ensure clients receive funds for recovery while holding negligent parties accountable.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUIs and drug offenses. We provide aggressive representation in pre-trial negotiations and court proceedings, protecting constitutional rights and minimizing penalties. Our attorneys leverage deep local legal knowledge to achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or acquittals for clients across Tennessee.
Family Law
We handle contested divorces, child custody disputes, and property division matters with sensitivity and strategic advocacy. Our team prioritizes clients' interests in parenting plans and financial settlements, balancing negotiation with courtroom readiness. We also assist with adoption and prenuptial agreements, ensuring legal clarity during emotionally challenging times.
Workers Compensation
We help injured workers secure benefits for medical treatment and lost income through Tennessee's workers' compensation system. Our attorneys challenge denied claims and represent clients in hearings, ensuring employers and insurers meet legal obligations. We also pursue third-party lawsuits when negligence by non-employers contributes to workplace injuries.
Wrongful Death
Our firm represents families who have lost loved ones due to negligence, defective products, or workplace hazards. We investigate causes, quantify financial and emotional damages, and pursue full compensation through settlements or trials. We handle complex cases involving medical malpractice, truck accidents, and industrial incidents with compassionate yet tenacious advocacy.
People
Bruce D. Fox
Partner & Co-Founder
Bruce Fox specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation law with over 30 years of experience. A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, he has secured millions in verdicts and settlements for clients while maintaining active roles in legal associations like the American Association for Justice.
Bradley C. Burnette
Partner
Brad Burnette focuses on personal injury litigation, bringing over 15 years of experience in automobile and trucking accidents. A former defense attorney, he leverages unique insights into insurance tactics to maximize client recoveries while maintaining a strong commitment to community service through organizations like Amachi Knoxville.
John Andrew Willis
Partner
John Willis handles complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, combining courtroom experience with negotiation skills. He also serves as President of CASA of the Tennessee Heartland, advocating for abused children while representing clients in catastrophic injury claims involving toxic exposure and defective products.
Michael C. Beehan
Attorney
Michael Beehan specializes in serious personal injury and immigration law, bringing a client-focused approach to cases involving motorcycle accidents and truck collisions. A former college athlete, he applies strategic thinking from sports to legal advocacy, ensuring thorough case preparation and clear communication throughout the litigation process.
Lauren Scieszinski
Attorney
Lauren Scieszinski brings 17+ years of high-stakes litigation experience to personal injury cases, emphasizing relentless advocacy for clients. Her background in courtroom trials ensures strong representation in complex claims involving traumatic brain injuries and nursing home neglect, aligning with the firm's mission of helping vulnerable individuals.
Questions
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Seek medical attention, document the scene, gather witness information, and contact our firm for legal guidance.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to evaluate your case and discuss legal options.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers' compensation, and social security disability.
Can you handle complex cases like wrongful death?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in wrongful death claims and catastrophic injury cases.
