Jonathan Williams

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

The Williams Firm
Jonathan Williams
The Williams Firm

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Social Security Disability; view more

Licensed in Tennessee since: 2007

Education: Nashville School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2021
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The Williams Firm

4400 Harding Pike
Suite 402
Nashville, TN 37205 Visit website
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The managing partner and owner of The Williams Firm in Nashville, Tennessee, Jonathan Williams focuses primarily on personal injury matters, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accident and other types of injury claims. He has successfully represented plaintiffs in Nashville and the surrounding areas in numerous cases involving motorcycle accidents, brain injuries, wrongful death and defective products and has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.

A Nashville native, Mr. Williams obtained his bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis on law and justice from North Carolina State University, where he was able to attain cum laude honors while serving as a member of two ACC Champion wrestling teams. He received scholar-athlete awards during all four years and was an ACC All Conference Academic Team member on three separate occasions. In 2007, he received his law degree from the Nashville School of Law. Mr. Williams joined The Law Office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC, during law school as a clerk and has since dedicated his entire career to providing thorough and thoughtful representation to his clients. He is licensed to practice before all Tennessee state courts.

In addition to his career, Mr. Williams serves his community by formerly serving as president of the Middle Tennessee Wrestling Officials Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting amateur wrestling. In addition, he has worked as a referee for college, high school and middle school wrestling. Mr. Williams is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and serves on the board of directors of the Tennessee Association for Justice. In 2012, after securing a "Superb" rating from Avvo, he received the distinguished Avvo Clients' Choice Award. His current Avvo rating is 10.0.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Social Security Disability

Focus areas

Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Social Security Disability

First Admitted: 2007, Tennessee

Professional Webpage: https://www.lrwlawfirm.com/jonathan-williams

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Member, Nashville Bar Association, 2003
  • Member, Tennessee Association for Justice, 2003
  • Member, Tennessee Bar Association, 2003
  • Member, Tennessee State Bar
  • Member, American Association for Justice, 2003

Pro bono / Community Service

  • President of the Middle Tennessee Wrestling Officials Association, 2013

Educational Background

  • North Carolina State University, B.A. in Political Science - Law and Justice, Cum Laude, 2003

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Four-Time Recipient, Scholar Athlete Award
  • Three-Year Letter Winner and Member of Two ACC Championship Wrestling Team
  • Three Times an ACC All Conference Academic Team Member

Firm News (Newsletters)

  • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — June 3, 2025 – After more than five decades of dedicated service to injured clients across Nashville and Tennessee, Larry R. Williams, PLLC is proud to announce its new name: The Williams Firm. The rebrand marks a new chapter in the firm’s history, reflecting its deep family roots, proven results, and continued commitment to providing honest, personalized legal representation in personal injury cases, Social Security disability matters, and probate disputes. Founded by respected trial attorney Larry R. Williams, the firm has earned a reputation for integrity, courtroom skill, and client-centered advocacy. Though Larry Williams no longer actively represents clients, his legacy continues to guide the firm. His son, Jonathan Williams, now serves as owner and lead trial attorney, alongside a dedicated legal team including attorney Gregory Hazelwood. "This rebrand isn’t a departure from who we are – it’s a recommitment to our mission," said Jonathan Williams. "The Williams Firm continues the legacy my father built by providing aggressive, compassionate representation to real people facing real challenges. We remain family-owned, deeply rooted in Nashville, and focused on helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives." The rebrand of the firm includes an updated logo and refreshed website www.lrwlawfirm.com. For over 50 years, the firm has represented victims of serious injury, wrongful death, social security disability, and probate matters with a hands-on approach and a focus on results. The Williams Firm remains dedicated to its Nashville roots, continuing to support local businesses, families, and individuals with tailored legal guidance., Larry R. Williams, PLLC Rebrands as The Williams Firm, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Honors

  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible. , AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2023
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible. , AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible. , AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible. , AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible. , AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2019
  • Received the Client Champion award for 2019., Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2019
  • 2019 SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2019
  • 2018 SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2018
  • 2017 SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2017
  • 2016 SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2016
  • 2015 SuperLawyer - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2015
  • 2014 SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2014
  • 2013 SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2013
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, Avvo, 2012

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Jonathan is an excellent attorney. I have had many cases with him and he is professional and a great and skilled advocate for his clients.”

“Jonathan is an excellent attorney. I have been on the other side of him on several cases and he is professional and represents his clients well.”

Office location for Jonathan Williams

4400 Harding Pike
Suite 402
Nashville, TN 37205

Phone: 615-256-8880

Selections

3 Years Super Lawyers
9 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2013 - 2021

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