Atty. Laura B. Baker
Laura Baker is a Shareholder at the Law Offices of John Day and one of Nashville’s top personal injury and wrongful death trial attorneys. With 18 years of experience, she represents injured people and families across Tennessee in serious injury and complex tort litigation, including car and truck accidents, wrongful death claims, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, and dangerous product cases.
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Laura B. Baker is a Shareholder based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Law Offices of John Day, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2006). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 2006) and Rhodes College (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Laura Baker is a Shareholder at the Law Offices of John Day and one of Nashville’s top personal injury and wrongful death trial attorneys
- With 18 years of experience, she represents injured people and families across Tennessee in serious injury and complex tort litigation, including car and truck accidents, wrongful death claims, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, and dangerous product cases
- Laura has successfully handled hundreds of cases and is known for thorough preparation, strategic litigation, and courtroom-ready advocacy
- Laura has earned recognition as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Tennessee by leading peer-reviewed and attorney-rating organizations
- She holds the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction for legal ability and ethical standards based on peer review
- She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a top attorney in Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation for Plaintiffs
- She has also been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer in Personal Injury every year since 2013 and has been honored among the Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee, the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the Mid-South, and the Top 50 Nashville Super Lawyers
- In addition, Laura has been named “Best of the Bar” by the Nashville Business Journal nine times, most recently in 2024
- Laura is also widely respected for her leadership and service in the legal community
- She is a Past President of the Nashville Bar Association, the largest metropolitan bar association in Tennessee, and has served for years in leadership roles supporting attorney training and professionalism
- She received the NBA President’s Award for her work establishing Friday Fundamentals, a program designed to bridge the gap between law school and law practice for new attorneys
- Laura also served as President of the Lawyers’ Association for Women and is a Master of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court
- Laura has been recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as an Attorney for Justice since 2019 for her commitment to pro bono service
- She served as Chair of the 2021 Campaign for Equal Justice for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, where she helped lead an unprecedented $1 million campaign to support access to free civil legal services
- A Nashville native, Laura earned her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she concentrated in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and competed on the National Trial Team
- She was awarded the Tennessee Attorney General’s Award of Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Laura earned her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College
- Laura Baker is known for combining high-level trial skill with client-centered representation, making her a trusted choice for individuals and families seeking a top Nashville personal injury lawyer for serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Tennessee
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura B. Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Laura B. Baker is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Laura B. Baker 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.
Laura B. Baker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Laura B. Baker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Laura B. Baker 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 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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