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Atty. William Hackett

Atty. William Hackett

William Hackett is a partner at the Morgan & Morgan office located in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr.

Memphis Memphis 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About William Hackett at a glance

William Hackett is a Contact Attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practforg at Morgan & Morgan. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. 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). Actiand member of Memberships •Tennessee Bar Association •Memphis Bar Association •Young Lawyer Division- Board Member •Tennessee Association for Justice •Arkansas Bar Association. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

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 substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is William Hackett's law office located?
William Hackett's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Morgan & Morgan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William Hackett practiced law?
William Hackett has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did William Hackett go to law school?
William Hackett earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact William Hackett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Memphis School of Law
- 2012
B.A.
North Carolina State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2012
Arkansas
Admitted: 2013

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