Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC

Spicer Rudstrom now has a national reputation with offices across the Mid-South. The firm serves clients in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Kentucky, representing individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

The firm has been recognized in publications such as Best Lawyers, including a Best Law Firms rating.

Mission and Approach

Spicer Rudstrom's mission is to zealously represent, advocate for, and protect the interests of its clients. The firm uses its resources, capabilities, and litigation experience to pursue that mission, aiming for practical, results-driven solutions.

Over many years of litigation practice, the attorneys have built strong, long-term relationships with clients. Client satisfaction and clear communication are priorities in every matter.

The firm continually works to improve its knowledge and to develop new and better ways to handle cases. Attorneys challenge themselves and the industry to be innovative and to adapt to changing legal, business, and technological environments so they can better serve clients.

• Nashville, Tennessee – 615.259.9080
• Memphis, Tennessee – 901.523.1333
• Knoxville, Tennessee – 865.673.8516
• Chattanooga, Tennessee – 423.756.0262
• Little Rock, Arkansas – 501.537.0845

Each office is staffed with attorneys and support personnel who handle matters in their local courts and surrounding regions.

Service Territory

Spicer Rudstrom serves clients across the Mid-South. The firm's territory includes:

• Tennessee
• Southern Kentucky
• North Georgia
• North Mississippi
• Arkansas

This footprint allows the firm to handle cases efficiently in multiple jurisdictions while coordinating strategy across offices.

How to Contact the Firm

Potential clients and referral sources can contact any office directly by phone, or may reach out through the firm's website contact options for assistance and next steps.

Lists Little Rock, Camden, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Mission, and Elko as a location. Names North, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Spicer Rudstrom handles civil cases where one party is suing another over a dispute in business, personal, or mixed contexts. In most matters, the firm represents people and companies that are being sued.

Who is a typical client?

Clients range from individuals to multinational corporations, including insurers, employers, businesses, and other organizations.

How long does a case usually take?

There is no fixed timeline for a case. A common range is approximately 18 months to two years, but some matters may resolve in a week while others last longer depending on when a court sets a trial and the specifics of the dispute.

Who will work on my case?

You will be contacted by the lawyer responsible for your matter. Depending on the needs of the case, additional attorneys and staff may assist to bring the right skills and experience to your file.

How often do cases settle instead of going to trial?

While the firm prepares as though a case will go to court, approximately 85–90% of cases settle without a full trial. Settlement options and strategies depend on the facts and circumstances of each matter.

How much will this cost?

Costs vary based on the complexity and demands of the case. The firm prepares budgets based on prior experience to provide reasonable estimates of expected fees and expenses.

How are technical or industry-specific issues handled?

When a case involves technical or industry-specific issues, the firm regularly works with outside experts, such as engineers, medical doctors, economists, and appraisers, to present appropriate evidence.

What if the case does not go as hoped?

Spicer Rudstrom has attorneys who handle appeals to the next level above the trial court when an appeal is appropriate.

How do we get started?

Calls, emails, and referrals are welcome. If the matter is something the firm can handle, the team will discuss your needs and outline the next steps.

Important disclaimer

The information in this FAQ is general and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case timelines, costs, staffing, settlement likelihood, and outcomes depend on the specific facts of each matter. Anyone with a legal issue should contact a licensed attorney to obtain advice tailored to their situation.

Diversity Committee

Spicer Rudstrom's Diversity Committee helps support and advance this culture of inclusion. The committee includes attorneys and leaders at the firm, and it is the only committee on which the Managing Partner serves as a regular member. This structure underscores the importance of the firm's diversity initiatives.

The committee's goals include:

• Supporting a diverse workforce at all levels of the firm
• Encouraging a variety of perspectives in handling legal matters
• Ensuring that policies and practices reflect the clients and communities the firm serves

For additional resources related to diversity in the legal profession, the firm refers interested parties to the Tennessee Bar Association's Diversity Resource Index.

• Business and commercial litigation
• Insurance defense litigation
• Construction and real estate litigation
• Workers' compensation
• Family law
• Healthcare-related matters
• Local government liability defense
• Manufacturing-related claims
• Retail and hospitality claims
• Transportation-related claims

The firm frequently defends insurers, employers, retailers, hospitality companies, transportation companies, and other businesses in civil disputes.

Types of Matters

Most of the firm's work involves civil cases where one party is suing another over a dispute. In many matters, the firm represents people and companies that are being sued, including:

• Businesses facing liability claims
• Employers involved in workers' compensation and employment-related disputes
• Insurers and insureds in coverage and defense matters
• Local governments and public entities in liability defense

The firm also has attorneys who handle appeals in matters where a case proceeds beyond the trial court.

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