About Keith Williams Law Group · Nashville
Keith Williams Law Group is a Tennessee personal injury law firm founded and led by veteran trial attorney Keith Williams, with offices in downtown Nashville and on the historic town square in Lebanon. The practice focuses on representing people who have been injured due to the negligence of another person, product, or company, and works on a no-win, no-fee (contingency) basis. Williams is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist (fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys hold the distinction), has been named to Best Lawyers in America since 2013, and has appeared on the Mid-South Super Lawyers list for more than a decade. The firm reports recovering over $50 million in compensation across more than 1,000 cases, with verdicts and settlements including a $14.6M motorcycle accident recovery, an $8.5M truck accident recovery, and an $8.25M aviation accident recovery.
Keith Williams Law Group is a Middle Tennessee personal injury firm built around the courtroom experience of its founder, Keith Williams, who began practicing law in 1993 after earning business degrees from Volunteer State Community College and Cumberland University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law. The firm serves clients throughout Tennessee — including Nashville, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Carthage, Watertown and Gordonsville — and handles aviation accident cases nationally. Keith Williams is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, Board Certified in Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the NBTA, holds the highest Avvo rating (10/10), and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Mid-South Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell's preeminent peer-review rating. He is a past Chair of the Aviation Law Section of the American Association for Justice, a past Vice Chair of the AAJ Aviation Section, and a past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. The firm's case results include a $6.2M car accident verdict believed to be the largest ever awarded in Sumner County, TN, plus multi-million-dollar recoveries in trucking, motorcycle, aviation, wrongful death, and product liability cases. The firm also handles Social Security Disability, disability benefits/ERISA long-term disability, workers' compensation, and trucking broker negligence claims. Clients work directly with Williams and his team — including paralegal Kristie Land, who is repeatedly praised in client reviews — and consultations are free with contingent fees.
- In business
- Founded 1993 (Keith Williams admitted to practice); firm operating 30+ years as of the website's current content
- Owner
- Keith Williams, Owner & Trial Attorney / Founder & Lead Counsel
- Serves
- Middle Tennessee (Nashville, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Carthage, Watertown, Gordonsville, East Nashville, North Nashville, South Nashville, Sumner County); aviation accident cases handled nationally across the United States (California to Pennsylvania and beyond)
- Rating
- 4.9 stars across 36 Google reviews (TrustAnalytica/Top Law Dog); 4.6/5 across 11 reviews on Elite Litigators; 5.0/5 on Avvo client reviews
About Keith Williams Law Group
Keith Williams Law Group is a Tennessee personal injury firm led by board-certified trial lawyer Keith Williams. The firm represents individuals and families in accident, injury, wrongful death, product liability, and disability cases on a contingency-fee basis — clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation. Headquartered in downtown Nashville with a second office on the Lebanon town square, the firm serves clients throughout Middle Tennessee and handles aviation accident cases on a national basis. The firm has handled more than 1,000 cases and reports over $50 million in total recoveries.
- Founded: 1993 (Keith Williams' license year)
- Attorney experience: 30+ years
- Cases handled: 1,000+
- Reported total recoveries: $50 million+
- Free consultation, no-win, no-fee structure
Personal Injury Practice Areas
The firm's core work is personal injury litigation arising from negligence, defective products, and reckless behavior. Matters range from individual car and motorcycle wrecks to complex commercial trucking and aviation disaster claims. Personal injury damages pursued include medical bills (current and future), lost income and earning capacity, permanent and temporary disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Aviation Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Child Injury
- Defective Products / Product Liability
- Dog Bites
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Highway Work Zone Accidents
- Mesothelioma / Asbestos
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Truck Accidents
- Uber & Lyft Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Specialty Practice Areas
Beyond standard personal injury, the firm concentrates on several niche, high-stakes areas. Keith Williams has represented victims and families in airplane accidents and disasters nationwide — including victims of Southwest Flight 345 — and is a past Chair of the Aviation Law Section of the American Association for Justice. The firm also blazes new legal ground in suing Truck Brokers for negligent hiring in trucking accidents, and handles Social Security Disability, ERISA long-term disability, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and business litigation.
- Aviation accident and disaster law (national practice)
- Trucking broker negligence and negligent hiring claims
- Social Security Disability
- ERISA / long-term disability benefits
- Workers' Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- Business Litigation
- Construction Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Toxic Torts (Mesothelioma / Asbestos)
Notable Case Results
Keith Williams Law Group highlights multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements as evidence of trial readiness. The website features a 'Proven Results' section and the firm notes its judgments and settlements are among the largest awarded in Tennessee. The $6.2 million car accident verdict is reported as the largest verdict ever awarded in Sumner County, Tennessee.
- $14.6 Million — Motorcycle Accident settlement
- $8.5 Million — Truck Accident
- $8.25 Million — Aviation Accident
- $6.2 Million — Car Accident verdict (largest reported in Sumner County, TN)
- $5.1 Million — Car Accident verdict
- $4.7 Million settlement
- $8.4 Million — Construction Accident settlement
- $1.6 Million — Aviation Accident
- Wrongful Death settlements (multiple confidential resolutions)
Credentials, Certifications & Recognition
Keith Williams holds certifications achieved by fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys. The firm's credentials emphasize courtroom competence and peer recognition across national directories.
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
- Board Certified in Pretrial Practice Advocacy, NBTA
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization (TCCLES)
- Best Lawyers in America — recognized since 2013, including Products Liability Litigation
- Mid-South Super Lawyers — 13 consecutive years (2020 listing cited as 7 years in a row on site)
- Martindale-Hubbell preeminent peer-review rating (highest possible)
- Avvo 10/10 rating
- Best Law Firms / U.S. News Tier 2 — Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Nashville)
- Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and all Tennessee state courts
Attorney Profile: Keith Williams
Keith Williams is the founder, owner and lead trial attorney. A lifelong Middle Tennessee resident, he put himself through the Nashville School of Law at night while working days, earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1993 after business degrees from Volunteer State Community College (1986) and Cumberland University (1988). He has tried hundreds of cases to verdict and is regularly invited to lecture other attorneys on injury law through seminars and webinars. He and his wife Emily are raising their two daughters in Middle Tennessee.
- Past Chair, Aviation Law Section, American Association for Justice
- Past Vice Chair, AAJ Aviation Section (2013/14 term)
- Past President, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- Best Lawyers: Nashville Area 2012/2013 and 2013/14 in Products Litigation Law
- Represented victims of Southwest Flight 345 and other aviation disasters
- Clients served from California to Pennsylvania in aviation and product cases
Client Reviews & Testimonials
The firm's website features a Testimonials & Reviews page with client praise focused on professionalism, communication, and case outcomes. Reviewers consistently single out paralegal Kristie (Kristi/Kristy) Land for ongoing case updates and personal attention, and describe Keith Williams as 'the best of the best' for personal injury matters.
- 4.9 stars across 36 Google reviews (TrustAnalytica / Top Law Dog)
- 4.6/5 across 11 reviews on Elite Litigators
- 5.0/5 client rating on Avvo
- Reviewers highlight: professional handling, effective legal advice, great communication, hands-on approach, personalized support, effective settlements, dedicated paralegal, thorough case management, supportive staff
Office Locations & Service Area
The firm maintains two physical offices in Tennessee. The main office sits in downtown Nashville in the 511 Union Street building, and a second office is on the historic Public Square in Lebanon, Wilson County. Client service extends throughout Middle Tennessee — including Mt. Juliet, Carthage, Watertown and Gordonsville — and aviation accident matters are accepted nationally across the United States.
- Nashville (Main Office): 511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN 37219
- Lebanon (Wilson County): 137 Public Square, Lebanon, TN 37087
- Additional addresses listed by Avvo: 315 Deadrick Street, Suite 1550, Nashville, TN 37238
- Service area: Nashville, East/North/South Nashville, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Carthage, Watertown, Gordonsville, Sumner County; aviation cases nationwide
Fees, Consultation & How to Get Started
Keith Williams Law Group offers a free case evaluation and works on a contingency fee basis for injury cases — clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation. Aviation accident cases are handled on a national level. The firm's main intake line and toll-free number route new case inquiries directly to the legal team.
- Free consultation
- Contingent fees (no-win, no-fee) on personal injury cases
- Main phone: (615) 444-2900
- Toll-free: (866) 820-4457
- Fax: (615) 444-6516
- Website intake: keithwilliamslawgroup.com/contact-us/
Frequently Asked Questions (General)
- Practice focus: personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, Social Security Disability, aviation accidents, and trucking broker negligence.
- Fee structure: free consultation; contingency fees (you pay nothing unless the firm recovers).
- Where the firm is located: 511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN 37219, and 137 Public Square, Lebanon, TN 37087.
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Years in business: founded in 1993; Keith Williams has 30+ years of experience.