Atty. James J. Patterson
Attorney James “Jay” Patterson is a lawyer at Daniel Law Firm whose practice focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation. He has been working as an attorney for nearly a decade, earning a name for himself as one of the most effective, hard-working, and genuinely caring attorneys in Tennessee.
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James J. Patterson is an Associate based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Daniel Law Firm. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2010) and Mississippi (2011). Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 2010) and Millsaps College (B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney James “Jay” Patterson is a lawyer at Daniel Law Firm whose practice focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation
- He has been working as an attorney for nearly a decade, earning a name for himself as one of the most effective, hard-working, and genuinely caring attorneys in Tennessee
- To him, every case is an opportunity to give his client a fresh start, and he understands how his advocacy can positively impact a client’s quality of life forever
- Jay chose to study law for a simple reason: he wanted to help people, and he knew that when people were really in trouble, they called lawyers
- His sole purpose with every case is to maximize each client’s recovery, no matter what resources or how long it takes
- His skill as a listener and as a sharp legal mind make him an invaluable resource to injured people everywhere
- Personal Life & Early Career As a lifelong Memphis resident, Jay only left Memphis to get his bachelor’s degree at Millsaps College
- He returned to his hometown to get a law degree from the University of Memphis, where he graduated cum laude
- He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2010 and the Mississippi Bar in 2011
- Jay is married to Julie Patterson
- Together they have a son and a daughter
- In his free time, Jay enjoys spending time with his family
- He coaches his son’s basketball team at St. Dominic School
- He has also coached mock trial at St. Agnes Academy, and served as a mentor in the MILE program at the University of Memphis, helping grow the next generation of thinkers, rhetoricians, and, of course, lawyers
- Professional Memberships • Memphis Bar Association • Mississippi Bar Association
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James J. Patterson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Tennessee →
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James J. Patterson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
James J. Patterson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →
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.
James J. Patterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Memphis 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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