Atty. Gary S. Napolitan

Atty. Gary S. Napolitan

Mr. Napolitan is an AV rated trial attorney with 45+ years experience.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary S. Napolitan at a glance

Gary S. Napolitan is an Of Counsel based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee U.S. Distri (1970). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1969) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Napolitan is an AV rated trial attorney with 45+ years experience
  • He specializes in catastrophic claims involving the trucking industry, product’s 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 Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (2000)
  • He is also counsel for Coca-Cola Bottling Company, United, Inc., Covenant Transport, Inc., Orange Grove Center, and CHI Memorial Hospital
  • Honors and Awards • AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell • Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation -Defendants, Insurance Law, Workers' Compensation - Employers 2010-2022) • Best Lawyers, "Lawyer of the Year"- Personal Injury - Defendants, 2020 • Phi Beta Kappa • Phi Kappa Phi • Phi Sigma Alpha • Phi Delta Phi • ROTC scholarship Recipient Publications & Lectures Importance of Vocational Experts in Permanent Total Disability Cases, LWDN Quick Flash newsletter Publications & Lectures • Chattanooga Civitan Club (President, 2010) • Orange Grove Center (Board of Directors; President, 2020-21) Professional Affiliations • Chattanooga Bar Association (Fellow) • Tennessee Bar Association (Fellow) • Tennessee Bar Foundation (Fellow) • Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association Past President (2000-2001) • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel • International Association of Defense Counsel (1989-present) • American Board of Trial Advocates (2003) • Chattanooga Bar Foundation Fellow • Defense Research Institute

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.

Employment Law

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

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 169,120 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.

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Gary S. Napolitan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 employment, workers comp, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Gary S. Napolitan practiced law?
Gary S. Napolitan has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Gary S. Napolitan go to law school?
Gary S. Napolitan earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1967).
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: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1969
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee U.S. Distri
Admitted: 1970

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