Atty. John A. Day

Atty. John A. Day

John A. Day is a founding partner of the Law Offices of John Day, PC, located in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.

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Profile Summary

About John A. Day at a glance

John A. Day is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at The Law Offices of John Day PC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1981) and University of Wisconsin–Platteville (BS, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John A. Day is a founding partner of the Law Offices of John Day, PC, located in the Nashville, Tennessee, area
  • John graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1981
  • He is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and has over 30 years experience in trying lawsuits
  • John has served as President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association and Chair of the Council of State Presidents of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
  • John also serves on the boards of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association and Lawyers Involved for Tennessee, and has served on the boards of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association and the Tennessee Justice Center, a not-for-profit law firm that advocates for Tennessee's poor, particularly on healthcare-related issues
  • John was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers at the age of 45, and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1993
  • He is the current Chair of the ACTL Tennessee State Committee
  • He is routinely included in "best lawyer" lists for Nashville and Tennessee
  • He was named Nashville Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year in 2009, Nashville Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for 2010 and Nashville Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year for 2012
  • John is the author of Day on Torts: Leading Cases in Tennessee Tort Law, first published in 2008
  • He is the co-author, along with Donald Capparella and John Wood, of Tennessee Law of Comparative Fault, first published in 1998
  • He is the Founder and Editor of the Tennessee Trial Law Report, a monthly newsletter devoted to developments in Tennessee tort law
  • John has published more than 50 articles on tort and trial law
  • his writings have been cited in multiple opinions of the Tennessee Supreme Court

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Day's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Day handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John A. Day is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

John A. Day is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A. Day is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

John A. Day is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John A. Day is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 John A. Day

Where is John A. Day's law office located?
John A. Day's law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is The Law Offices of John Day PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Day handle?
John A. Day focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did John A. Day go to law school?
John A. Day earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (BS, 1978).
How can I contact John A. Day for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Day 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 John A. Day received?
John A. Day's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1981
BS
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
- 1978

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Nashville)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Nashville)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law (Nashville)
- 2010
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Nashville)
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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