Atty. William Hackett
William Hackett is a partner at the Morgan & Morgan office located in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr.
Car Accident & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 14+ Years Experience
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About William Hackett at a Glance
William Hackett is a Contact Attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2012) and Arkansas (2013). Educated at University of Memphis School of Law (J.D., 2012) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 2009). Active member of Memberships •Tennessee Bar Association •Memphis Bar Association •Young Lawyer Division- Board Member •Tennessee Association for Justice •Arkansas Bar Association. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Hackett
- William Hackett is a partner at the Morgan & Morgan office located in Memphis, Tennessee
- Mr. Hackett joined Morgan & Morgan straight out of law school and has been litigating catastrophic injury cases with the firm for over 10 years
- Mr. Hackett has extensive experience taking cases to trial in the mid-south both in State and Federal Courts
- Mr. Hackett and his team at Morgan & Morgan focus on personal injury cases involving individuals and families that are injured or killed as a result of 18-Wheeler collisions
- Mr. Hackett and his team have obtained several substantial jury verdicts and settlements against trucking companies, including results in excess of $1 million
- Mr. Hackett's family has deep roots in the Memphis community
- His father is Dick Hackett, the former Mayor of Memphis, and his Uncle, William B. Hackett, is a retired Shelby County Judge
- The Hackett family's dedication to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South continues with William
- He is dedicated to pursuing justice for those who need it most
- News & Insights Drivers Wonder Who's Responsible for Damage Caused by Potholes Recent Wins Private Settlement $6,150,000 Trucking Accident 2021 Frederick Osby v
- L&T Construction, LLC (50% fault on defendant) $4,999,117 Trucking Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury 2020 Private Verdict $4,999,117 Car Accident 2022 Steven Barksdale v
- Ballentine Express Trucking $3,440,064 Trucking Accident 2022 Ross v
- Dish Network $300,000 Car Accident 2015 Jose Encarnacion v
- Heartland Express, Inc. Of Iowa, et al $250,000 Trucking Accident 2021 R.Jennings v
- C. Jones and L. Phillips $50,000 Car Accident 2018 Sparks v
- Tipton $17,928 Car Accident 2014 Houston v
- Mask $16,073 Car Accident 2015 Jacqueline Clark v
- TD & TN, LLC $10,000 Slip and Fall 2017 Kariem-Abdul Salaam v
- Gordon Holloway $7,037 Car Accident 2016
Practice Areas Explained
William Hackett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Hackett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Car Accidents in Memphis
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
William Hackett is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Tennessee →
Wrongful Death in Memphis
William Hackett is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal Injury in Memphis
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.
William Hackett is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 Memphis 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 venue, 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose William Hackett
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Hackett's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Hackett brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and Arkansas, William Hackett can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, William Hackett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means William Hackett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William Hackett Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters William Hackett has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact William Hackett directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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