Atty. Gary S. Napolitan
Mr. Napolitan is Of Counsel with the firm and AV-rated trial attorney with 50+ years of experience.
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About Gary S. Napolitan at a glance
Gary S. Napolitan is a personal injury, workers comp, and insurance attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan PLLC. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1969) and The University of Tennessee (—, 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Napolitan is Of Counsel with the firm and AV-rated trial attorney with 50+ years of experience
- He specializes in catastrophic claims involving the trucking industry, product manufacturers, premises owners, and workers’ compensation defense
- His career trial results are recognized by election into the American Board of Trial Advocates and Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
- He was the President of the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (2000)
- He is also counsel for Coca-Cola Bottling Company, United, Inc., Orange Grove Center, and CHI Memorial Hospital
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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.
Gary S. Napolitan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gary S. Napolitan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Gary S. Napolitan is one of 121,912 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 Chattanooga 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 andnue, 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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