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Russell Belk
also known as Larry Russell Belk Jr.
About Russell
Biography
I was born and raised in Sweetwater, Tennessee. I obtained my Associate of Science degree from Cleveland State Community College in 2002 where I also played basketball. I completed my bachelor’s degree at the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2004. I graduated with honors from the Nashville School of Law in 2009 earning a membership in the prestigious Cooper’s Inn Honor Society. While in law school, I was a student member of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court in 2009.
I am admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. I have been a member of the Tennessee Association for Justice since 2008. In 2012, I was appointed as a Presidential Nominee to the Tennessee Association for Justice’s Board of Governors, and I currently serve on the Board today. I have been a member of the Nashville Bar Association since 2007. Beginning in 2012, I have served on the board of the Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division. I have been a member of the American Association for Justice since 2009.
I was recognized by my peers as Best of the Bar for 2014 in the Nashville Business Journal.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
80%
17 years | 450 cases
Trucking Accident
10%
17 years | 100 cases
Motorcycle Accident
5%
17 years | 50 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
2%
17 years | 75 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Sutherland & Belk, PLC
2505 21st Avenue South, Suite 400, Nashville, TN, 37212
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Posted by Bryant Walker | October 24, 2013 | Personal Injury
The BEST!!
I recommend using this firm for anything that life may throw your way. I took my case to them and from day 1 that handled my case like it was fragile (with care). All i had to do was go to my appointments and confirm that i did go and they took care of EVERYTHING else for me. So if you are looking fo...
Russell Belk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Russell is one of the brightest lawyers I know with personal injury issues and cases. If I personally was injured at the fault of someone else, he would be my lawyer."
"Russell and Taylor are dedicated, honest, and hardworking. You will not find better injury representation. They will fight for you and treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve. I highly recommend Sutherland and Belk."
"I have watched Russell go from a brand new law clerk, to one of the top personal injury attorneys in Nashville. He has taught me a lot since we started working together in 2007. Even though we no longer work in the same office, I still call him when I need a question answered or to just bounce legal ideas off of someone."
"Russell is a great asset for anyone who has been injured at work. He is very knowledgeable of Tennessee worker's compensation laws and will fight for his clients. I highly recommend Russell Belk."
"Russell is a great lawyer and a true advocate for his clients. He's extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Russell is an excellent smart attorney. At the same time, I enjoy having cases with him because he does not create conflict just to make things difficult. He represents his clients well and aggressively and that is what makes him a very good attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Landon Lackey
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Experience
Honors
2014
Best of the Bar Nominee, Nashville Business Journal
2014
NBJ's Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
2013
TAJ Board of Governor's Presidential Nomination, Tennessee Association for Justice
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Cooper's Inn Inductee, Nashville School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Sutherland & Belk, PLC
2006 - 2014
Senior Attorney, Rocky McElhaney Law Firm
2005 - 2006
Client Relations Specialist, PrimeTrust Bank
Associations
2012 - Present
Nashville Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member
2009 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
Tennessee Association for JusticeTAJ Board of Governors
2009 - 2013
Tennessee Association for JusticeActive Member
2008 - 2009
Tennessee Association for JusticeStudent Member
2008 - 2009
Harry Phillips American Inn of CourtStudent Representative
2007 - 2009
Nashville Bar AssociationStudent Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Charlie McRae v. State
Judgment for $48,653.85.
Dianne Daniels and Roy Daniels v. Juan Alvarado
Judgment for $105,000
Paul Flowers v. Publix
Obtained enlargement of prior award for disputed recon case. 4.5 multiplier
Herbert Weatherspoon v. Labor Finders
Judgment for 5 multiplier on disputed caps on v. caps off case.
Kathy Bunch v. CareAll
Judgment for $8,000 more than offered.
Linda Siik v. JWB Realty
Judgment for jury verdict of $419,157.62.
Bill Collins v. Nissan
Obtained judgment for maximum 1.5 x our IME rating.
Walter Lovelady v. MTA
Judgment for $18,000
Lula Lenox v. Baptist Hospital
Judgment for $49,746
Frederick Curll v. Richard Angel
Judgment for $95,797
Education
2009
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Tennessee
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
Cleveland State Community College
AS- Associates of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Litigation
Litigation Section 1983 Claims
Publications
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
What is a Contingency Fee?
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
Spring Break can be Dangerous
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
Pedestrian Safety Tips
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
Should I Let My Teenager Drive?
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
Motorcycle Wrecks on the Rise
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
Utlization Review Denied my Medical Treatment. What Now?
2014
Soap Box Law Blog
Is My Nurse Case Manager Working for Me?
2013
Soap Box Law Blog
Is Your Mom Safe in the Nursing Home?
2013
Soap Box Law Blog
The Distracted Driving Problem
2013
The Plaintiffs Table Law Blog
Rocky's Article in the Tennessean
2013
The Plaintiffs Table Law Blog
Baby Stroller Recall Due to Risk of Strangulation and Entrapment
Languages
English