Atty. Richard E. Spicer
Rich is a seasoned litigator with 24 years of extensive jury trial and courtroom experience and has achieved the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubble , an AV rating. He represents insurance companies and their insureds, as well as self-insured companies, in serious litigation involving, premises liability, retail and hospitality defense, construction injuries, insurance law, product liability, automobile and company trucking issues, and other complex litigation involving generally high-exposure claims.
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Richard E. Spicer is a insurance attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (1995). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1995) and The University of Tennessee (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rich is a seasoned litigator with 24 years of extensive jury trial and courtroom experience and has achieved the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubble, an AV rating
- He represents insurance companies and their insureds, as well as self-insured companies, in serious litigation involving, premises liability, retail and hospitality defense, construction injuries, insurance law, product liability, automobile and company trucking issues, and other complex litigation involving generally high-exposure claims
- He has handled nearly every type of injury and death case imaginable
- Rich likewise handles serious cases arising out of dependent care such as at schools, daycares, assisted living facilities, and nursing care-related claims
- He has developed a particular focus on the hospitality and retail industry, and the companies that he represents include many of the largest and most recognizable companies and brands in the United States and around the world
- He fully understands the philosophy of protecting the brand of his clients and is oftentimes called upon to conduct emergency investigations of serious accidents just after they occur
- Rich has a particular focus on shifting litigation exposure from his clients to other entities through indemnification agreements, contracts, and other tools that are not so obvious, and has been called upon to give presentations to attorneys and other groups across the United States on this subject
- Rich handles business and commercial disputes between companies, often times arising out of vendor-seller relationships, as well as other company-related disputes
- He has handled extensive litigation involving defamation such as in political campaigns and business-related defamation cases
- In addition to handling a full caseload of defense litigation, Rich supervises and mentors attorneys and provides strategic input on cases being handled by others in the firm
- He is also the Chair of the firm’s Retail and Hospitality practice
- Rich is frequently called upon to make presentations to groups covering legal-related topics relevant to his practice areas, including to attorneys, clients, and other professionals around the country
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg 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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