Atty. Rick L. Apperson
Rick is a civil litigation attorney. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1987, at which time he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S.
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Rick L. Apperson is a workers comp and insurance attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing 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 The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1995) and The University of Tennessee (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Rick is a civil litigation attorney
- He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1987, at which time he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S
- Air Force
- He worked as a systems acquisition officer at the Ballistic Missile Organization at Norton Air Force Base until 1992 and last served as the Reentry Systems Launch Program Acquisition Logistics Manager
- Upon separation from the Air Force as a captain, Rick attended the University of Tennessee College of Law and obtained his J.D. in 1995
- Rick’s practice has been concentrated in the following insurance defense areas: motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, premises liability, product liability, and subrogation
- He represents a number of insurance companies and self-insured businesses
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Knoxville 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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