Atty. Matt Hardin
Matt Hardin is a second-generation attorney who grew up in Cookeville, Tennessee. He attended Rhodes College as an undergraduate before going on to obtain both his master’s and law degrees from the University of Tennessee.
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Matt Hardin is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Matt Hardin Law PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001) and Kentucky (2018). Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 2001) and The University of Tennessee (—, 1996). 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 — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matt Hardin is a second-generation attorney who grew up in Cookeville, Tennessee
- He attended Rhodes College as an undergraduate before going on to obtain both his master’s and law degrees from the University of Tennessee
- Matt’s practice is focused in the areas of plaintiff personal injury, car & tractor trailer wrecks, wrongful death, medical malpractice and premises liability
- He practices law throughout all three grand divisions of the state of Tennessee and in Kentucky
- He is the owner of Matt Hardin Law, PLLC. Matt currently serves as Immediate Past President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA)
- He has previously held positions as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian within the TTLA
- Matt is currently a Trustee for LIFT (Lawyers Involved for Tennessee)
- He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and Kentucky Justice Association
- Matt is the former President of the Nashville Chapter of the Rhodes College Alumni Group
- He is also former President of the Board of Directors for his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega’s chapter at Rhodes College
- Matt has earned AV Preeminent® certification by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
- He has been recognized by Best Lawyers® and has been named among the “10 Best in Tennessee” for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- He is also a Mid-South Superlawyer and he is a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation
- Matt is also an Eagle Scout
- Prior to opening his own firm, Matt was a partner at Rudy, Wood, Winstead, Williams and Hardin, PLLC. He also previously practiced at Gullett, Sanford, Robinson & Martin PLLC in Nashville and at Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson &
- Mitchell, PLLC in Memphis
- Matt worked for five years as an insurance defense attorney before he concentrated his practice on representing plaintiffs
- This background has given him valuable insight on how insurance companies evaluate and value cases
- Matt and his wife, Janet, are active members of West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, where Matt currently serves on the finance committee
- Janet works as the Executive Director of Matt Hardin Law
- She has a chemical engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Belmont University
- Matt and Janet are proud parents to Henry, Grace, and Vivian
- Matt enjoys his children’s many sports activities, as well as college football, college basketball, professional tennis and the Kentucky Derby
- Matt loves boating at Center Hill Lake with his family and is always on the hunt for the perfect southern barbeque
Practice Areas Explained
Matt Hardin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matt Hardin 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.
Matt Hardin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.
Matt Hardin 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 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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