Atty. Mary Ellen Morris

Atty. Mary Ellen Morris

Mary Ellen Morris has an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has represented countless clients in matters involving product liability , medical malpractice , wrongful death , and more. She has been admitted to practice in the state of Tennessee as well as in the U.S.

Nashville Nashville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Ellen Morris at a glance

Mary Ellen Morris is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Kinnard Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mary Ellen Morris has an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has represented countless clients in matters involving product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more
  • She has been admitted to practice in the state of Tennessee as well as in the U.S
  • District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western District of Tennessee

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Ellen Morris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Ellen Morris 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.

Mary Ellen Morris 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.

Mary Ellen Morris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Mary Ellen Morris 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 Nashville 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 Mary Ellen Morris

Where is Mary Ellen Morris's law office located?
Mary Ellen Morris's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Kinnard Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Ellen Morris handle?
Mary Ellen Morris focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Mary Ellen Morris practiced law?
Mary Ellen Morris has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Mary Ellen Morris go to law school?
Mary Ellen Morris earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Mary Ellen Morris for a consultation?
You can contact Mary Ellen Morris 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 Mary Ellen Morris received?
Mary Ellen Morris's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Coif.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1988

Awards

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 — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Coif
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1988

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