PRACTICE FOCUS
Gary A. Brewer, a member of the firm, focuses half of his practice
on the representation of individuals and companies sued in liability
claims and half of his practice on the representation of insurers
involving matters of arson and fraud, insurance coverage and bad-faith.
Mr. Brewer’s liability practice includes representing professionals
in defense of errors and omissions claims. Mr. Brewer also routinely
defends litigation involving construction and industrial accidents,
premises liability and automobile and trucking negligence.
Mr. Brewer’s representation of insurers includes the successful
defense of numerous fraud and arson cases, including successfully
obtaining judgments against insureds on counter-suits arising out
of arson and fraud claims. Mr. Brewer conducts numerous examinations
under oath and regularly provides advice to insurance carriers
and policyholders on issues involving insurance coverage, policy
language interpretation, claims handling practices and procedures
and appraisals.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Born Maryville, Tennessee, December 14, 1951; admitted to bar,
1976, Tennessee; 1977, U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Tennessee; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals,
11th Circuit; 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.
Education
University of Tennessee (B.A., with
honors, 1973; J.D., 1976). Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award
for Conflict of Laws.
Member
President, Tennessee Advisory Committee
on Arson, 1984-1985; Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations;
Defense Research Institute.
Mr. Brewer holds the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell for
ethics and legal ability. Mr. Brewer is past President of the Tennessee
Advisory Committee on Arson.
Mr. Brewer frequently lectures and gives presentations
on legal issues, including:
“Nursing Home Liability”
“Appropriate Use of Accident Reconstructionists in Litigation”
“Comparative Negligence Under Tennessee Law”
“Cost Containment Issues in Casualty Claims”
“Investigative and Statement Taking Techniques”
“Evaluating and Defending Arson and Fraud Cases”
“Techniques for Taking Examinations Under Oath”
“Handling Property Claims with an Emphasis on Fraud and Arson”
Brewer, Krause, Brooks, Chastain & Burrow, PLLC