W. Bryan Brooks Phone: (615) 256-8787 Fax: (615) 256-8985 Email: bbrooks@bkblaw.com

PRACTICE FOCUS

Bryan Brooks, a member of the firm, focuses his defense practice on the representation of insurance companies and their insureds. He handles many cases in the areas of Dram Shop liability, construction disputes, product liability, personal injury and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Mr. Brooks also handles first party coverage disputes and regularly provides advice to insurance carriers and their insureds regarding coverage issues.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Born Evansville, Indiana, September 25, 1955; admitted to bar, 1980, Tennessee; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.

Education
Western Kentucky University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1977); Washington University (J.D., 1980).

Member
Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations, Defense Research Institute.

Mr. Brooks frequently lectures and gives presentations on legal issues, including:

“Considerations for Handling Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims”
“Defending Wrongful Death Claims”
“Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims Under Maritime Law”
“Overview of Tennessee Claims Law”

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