Atty. Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner

Atty. Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment & labor, insurance and 1 other area of law. Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Brentwood Brentwood 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (615) 733-4429

Profile Summary

About Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner at a glance

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is a personal injury, employment, workers comp, and insurance attorney based in Brentwood, Tennessee. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1998), Ohio (2000), and Tennessee (2002). Educated at Chase College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Miami University (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment & labor, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Elizabeth practices in Brentwood, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brentwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner

Where is Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner's law office located?
Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner's law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner handle?
Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner practiced law?
Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner go to law school?
Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Elizabeth Ellen Combs Risner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chase College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Miami University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998
Ohio
Admitted: 2000
Tennessee
Admitted: 2002

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