Michael K. Pence

Michael K. Pence is a seasoned personal injury plaintiff’s attorney at Thornton & Pence, PLLC, in Nashville, Tennessee. Dedicated to advocating for injured individuals, he focuses his practice on complex motor vehicle accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, wrongful death and catastrophic brain injuries. Serving clients across Tennessee, he provides rigorous, personalized legal representation to ensure they obtain the justice and full compensation they deserve following life-altering accidents.

Mr. Pence’s approach centers on clear communication and meticulous case preparation from day one. Rather than treating clients like case numbers, he takes the time to understand the full impact of an injury on a person’s daily life and family. By combining a hands-on, accessible style with a thorough investigation of the facts, he builds strong claims tailored to each client's specific needs, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

Admitted to the practice in Tennessee in 2008, Mr. Pence brings an analytical, data-driven perspective to his legal practice. He holds dual undergraduate degrees in computer information systems and economics from Western Kentucky University. He received his Juris Doctor from Nashville School of Law. Licensed across multiple federal jurisdictions, his admissions include the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

His commitment to quality civil litigation has earned Mr. Pence significant peer recognition across the state. He was named among the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Tennessee by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2019. Furthermore, his trial record earned him consecutive selections to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in civil litigation in both 2020 and 2021, underscoring his standing among the region's leading plaintiff advocates.