Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Nashville
DRS Law is a multi-generational law firm founded in 1993 by David Randolph Smith, with over 75 years of combined legal experience across our five-attorney team. We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and civil rights cases, consistently securing life-changing verdicts and settlements for clients nationwide. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America and U.S. News & World Report, our approach combines passionate advocacy with personalized service, ensuring clients receive both justice and financial relief.We operate on a contingency fee basis, charging no fees unless we win your case. Our legacy of success includes recovering over $500 million for victims of catastrophic injuries and systemic negligence.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Civil Rights
Legal Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We guarantee direct access to your lead attorney throughout your case
- Our team has recovered over $500 million for injury victims since 1993
- Contingency fee basis - no payment unless we win your case
- Multi-generational legal expertise in complex personal injury litigation
- Recognized in national legal rankings including Best Lawyers in America
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
- U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms
What people say
Thorough and caring
Felt like family
Passionate about the case
Kept informed throughout
Life-changing results
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of auto accidents, construction incidents, and other negligence cases. Our attorneys secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With over $500 million recovered since 1993, we focus on catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care.
Medical Malpractice
Our team handles birth injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnosis cases. We work with medical experts to prove negligence in hospitals and clinics. Recent successes include a $10.7 million verdict for wrongful death malpractice and $2.1 million for medication errors.
Wrongful Death
We help families seek justice for loved ones lost to negligence. Our experience includes $120 million in tri-state crematory litigation and $6 million construction accident settlements. We handle both immediate financial losses and long-term emotional damages.
Civil Rights
Our firm litigates police brutality, prison deaths, and Title IX cases. We've secured $2.4 million in civil rights settlements for prison death cases and represented clients in excessive force and false arrest claims across multiple states.
Legal Malpractice
We handle cases where legal professionals fail to provide adequate representation. Our $3.5 million confidential settlement demonstrates our ability to hold attorneys accountable for missed deadlines and improper case handling.
People
David Randolph Smith
Founding Attorney
With 40 years of trial experience, David has secured hundreds of millions in verdicts. Former Vanderbilt law professor and nationally recognized personal injury expert.
Lyon Smith
Attorney
Specializes in medical malpractice and civil rights cases. Known for compassionate client relations and securing multi-million dollar settlements in complex litigation.
Christopher Smith
Attorney
Focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases. Recognized for thorough case preparation and successful outcomes in trucking accident litigation.
David Anthony Smith
Attorney
Handles complex personal injury cases with emphasis on defective medical devices and product liability claims.
Dominick R. Smith
Attorney
Specializes in civil rights litigation and wrongful conviction cases. Brings extensive trial experience to our multi-generational legal team.
Questions
What areas of law does DRS Law specialize in?
DRS Law focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, civil rights violations, and legal malpractice cases.
Do you offer free case evaluations?
Yes, we provide free, no-pressure case evaluations to determine if you have a valid claim.
In which states do you handle cases?
We primarily serve Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, with the capability to handle cases nationwide.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case.
What makes DRS Law different from other firms?
Our multi-generational team combines 75+ years of experience with personalized attention and a proven track record of multi-million dollar verdicts.
