Atty. Gary S. Napolitan

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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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Gary S. Napolitan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary S. Napolitan 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.

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 55,389 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.

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary S. Napolitan

Where is Gary S. Napolitan's law office located?
Gary S. Napolitan's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary S. Napolitan handle?
Gary S. Napolitan focuses on personal injury, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Gary S. Napolitan go to law school?
Gary S. Napolitan earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (—, 1969).
How can I contact Gary S. Napolitan for a consultation?
You can contact Gary S. Napolitan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary S. Napolitan received?
Gary S. Napolitan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management.

Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee
- 1969
The University of Tennessee
- 1969

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Chattanooga)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Chattanooga)
- 2020

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