Joe Bednarz, Sr. spent 22 years in the United States Army prior to becoming a trial lawyer. During that time he served with the 101st Airborne Division, the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and also served as a Green Beret in the 3rd, 5th and 6th Special Forces groups.
He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. The first tour was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in 1965 and 1966 and the second tour of duty was as a Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces group in 1969 and 1970. He retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant in 1978.
He brought the lessons learned in the military to the practice of law. Over the past 33 years he has focused his practice primarily on helping people who have been the victims of negligence.
He has handled all types of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, trucking cases, plane crashes, medical malpractice and product liability.
Mr. Bednarz has built a very successful firm by trying to be the type of lawyer that he would want if he needed one.
Practice areas
Birth Trauma, Cerebral Palsy, Shoulder Dystocia, Failure to Diagnose, Surgical Cases, spinal cord injuries, medication errors
41 years, 200 cases
Extensive experience with defective product cases including ATV accidents, SUV and automobile accident, rollovers, steering defects, and other product defects. Defective Medical devices, Burn and chemical injuries
41 years, 50 cases
35 year history of representing victims of negligence in all types of personal injury cases.Tractor Trailer and auto cases
41 years, 500 cases
35 year history of representing victims of negligence in all types of personal injury cases, including numerous nursing home cases.
41 years, 50 cases
35 year history of representing victims of negligence in all types of personal injury cases.
41 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Active | 1981 | 04/27/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Palladin Award | Tennessee Association fopr Justice | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Bednarz Law | 1981 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for Justice | 1985 - Present | |
| Tennessee Bar Association | 1985 - Present | |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | 1981 - Present | |
| Nashua Bar Association | 1981 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| Methodist College | N/A |
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