
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights; view more
Licensed in Tennessee since: 1988
Education: The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Details
Terry A. Fann became a part of the Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based firm of Waldron, Fann & Parsley, Attorneys at Law in 1988. Over the course of the past three decades, he has exhibited unwavering dedication in advocating for his clients in a diverse range of legal areas, including civil rights, employment law, workers' compensation, personal injury and criminal defense, across both state and federal courts. His services extend to clients in Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee.
Taking a hands-on approach, Mr. Fann personally handles each client's case, shepherding them from the initial interview all the way to proceedings at the Tennessee Supreme Court. His reputation thrives on his extensive experience in litigation, his strong work ethic and his proactive representation across the legal spectrum. Mr. Fann's admissions to the bar span the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee.
Recognized for his tireless efforts and ethical standing in the legal community, Mr. Fann maintains an AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which signifies the highest attainable rating. He also serves as a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator, offering mediation services for various civil matters. Holding certification as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, he is further distinguished as one of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Within the legal arena, Mr. Fann holds memberships in various esteemed associations such as:Â
· The Litigation Counsel of America
· The Tennessee Bar Association
· The Tennessee Association for Justice
· The American Association for Justice
· The Rutherford & Cannon County Bar Association
· The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
· The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Mr. Fann actively serves on the Member Hearing Panel for the Board of Professional Responsibility and is also a member of The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, among other affiliations. His dedication extends to the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, where he serves as an attorney. Additionally, Mr. Fann is a part of the Trial Law Institute and the Diversity Law Institute and is a barrister in the Order of Justitia.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor: Employee, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Assault, Brain Injury, Criminal Law, Dram Shop Laws, Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Harassment, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Unions, Whistleblower, Wrongful Death
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1988, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://www.waldronfann.com/attorney/fann-terry-a/
- "AV" on Martinedale-Hubbell, Martinedale-Hubbell
- University of Tennessee, B.S., With Honors, Agriculture Business, 1983
- Tennessee, 1988
- Order of Justitia, Barrister
- Trial Law Institute, Diversity Law Institute, Member
- Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Attorney, Present
- The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD), Member
- Member Hearing Panel - Board of Professional Responsibility
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- Tennessee Association for Justice
- Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, 2015
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, 2010
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1988
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee, 1988
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2023