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Your Memphis Personal Injury Attorney
Porter Law Firm is a Memphis-based legal practice dedicated to protecting injured victims and their families. Founded in 2007, our firm combines decades of collective legal experience with a client-first approach to personal injury cases. Our attorneys specialize in complex litigation involving auto accidents, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic injuries. We prioritize transparency, ethical representation, and aggressive advocacy to secure fair compensation for clients. With a proven track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, we work tirelessly to hold negligent parties accountable.Our team includes certified legal professionals with expertise in insurance disputes, trial work, and medical case analysis. We serve clients throughout Tennessee and the Mid-South region, offering free consultations and contingency-based fee structures. Our commitment to community advocacy drives our mission to deliver justice for those impacted by preventable injuries.
Services
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Neglect
Trucking Accidents
Burn Injuries
Premises Liability
Animal Attacks
Insurance Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in personal injury litigation.
- Our team includes certified legal professionals with trial expertise.
- We secured a $2.8 million jury verdict in a trucking accident case.
- Available 24/7 for urgent legal consultations.
- Work on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
What people say
Knowledge and professionalism
Successful outcomes
Dedicated to clients
24/7 availability
Transparent communication
Services
Auto Accidents
Our Memphis attorneys represent victims of car accidents, including drunk driving, rear-end collisions, and uninsured motorist cases. We pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and long-term disabilities caused by negligence. With experience in complex insurance disputes, we ensure clients receive fair settlements.
Wrongful Death
We assist families seeking justice for preventable fatalities from accidents, medical neglect, or defective products. Our attorneys handle claims for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages, with expertise in proving liability against corporations and insurance providers.
Nursing Home Neglect
Our team investigates cases of elder abuse involving bedsores, falls, and medication errors. We analyze medical records to prove systemic neglect and hold facilities accountable for failing to provide adequate care to residents.
Trucking Accidents
We handle cases involving 18-wheelers and commercial trucks, addressing complex regulations and multiple liable parties. Our firm preserves critical evidence like black box data to build strong claims for victims of trucking company negligence.
Burn Injuries
Our attorneys represent victims of chemical, thermal, and electrical burns requiring extensive medical treatment. We work with medical experts to quantify lifelong care costs and secure compensation for permanent scarring and emotional trauma.
People
Matthew V. Porter
Owner / Attorney
Graduated from University of Memphis Law School in 2002. Member of American Association for Justice and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Specializes in insurance disputes and catastrophic injury cases. Relocated to Memphis in 2007 to focus on victim advocacy.
John Bartels
Litigation Attorney
Licensed in Tennessee since 2000. Focuses on trial work with 18+ years representing injury victims. Graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Handles complex jury trials against major insurance companies.
Donna Moore
Paralegal
30+ years of personal injury experience. Joined Porter Law Firm in 2022 after working with top New Orleans firms. Specializes in pre-litigation case preparation and client support for accident victims.
Jonathan Pearson
Case Manager
15+ years in personal injury advocacy. Former retail management professional who applies negotiation skills to legal cases. Focuses on demonstrating injury impact through evidence collection and medical treatment coordination.
Stacy Porter
Bookkeeper
Manages firm finances and serves as nurse liaison for medical records review. Holds Masters Degrees in Public Health and Nursing from University of Tennessee. Coordinates complex case documentation with legal teams.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We specialize in auto accidents, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, trucking accidents, and catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys also handle premises liability, animal attacks, and burn injury cases.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we secure compensation through settlements or trial verdicts.
What should I do after a car accident?
Seek medical attention, document the scene, obtain police reports, and contact our attorneys immediately. We'll preserve evidence and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.
Do you handle cases outside Memphis?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Tennessee and the Mid-South region, including cases requiring travel for evidence collection or court appearances.
Can I get help with medical bills?
We work with medical providers to ensure clients receive necessary treatment while building cases to recover costs for current and future healthcare expenses related to injuries.
What if the insurance company denies my claim?
Our attorneys challenge wrongful denials through evidence presentation and litigation. We've successfully overturned denials for clients with complex injury cases and substantial documentation.
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