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Brian Cummings

Medical malpractice Attorney at Nashville, TN

5.0   3 reviews
  • State Years
    California - CA 8 years
    Hawaii - HI 9 years
    Florida - FL 13 years
    Georgia - GA 14 years
    Tennessee - TN 25 years
  • Licensed for 8 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State HI
    Acquired 2014
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Active Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State TN
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Brian

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Brian Cummings has 20+ years of litigation experience, including successfully handling and trying scores of medical malpractice and personal injury cases.

Brian has recovered more than $24,000, for his clients in just the past few years, which earned him Lifetime Member status in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Selection is based on strict standards, recognizing only trial lawyers who “have each demonstrated, in an objective and tangible way, their ability to accomplish superior results in complex cases.” Fewer than 1% of lawyers in the United States are members.

Brian was selected as a SuperLawyer in Personal Injury law and in Medical Malpractice law for five straight years fro 2015-2019.

Brian is Board-certified as a Medical Malpractice attorney by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He is 1 of less than 20 attorneys in Tennessee who have earned this certification. Board-certification is awarded only after having one’s trial experience vetted and passing an extensive written exam.

Brian was selected in 2017 and 2018 by The National Law Journal as an Elite Lawyer of the South. This award is given to the Top 5% of lawyers in their practice area. 

Brian was selected by The American Lawyer for the Best Lawyers in Medical Malpractice award in 2015.

Brian has the highest rating available for attorneys from Martindale-Hubbell, having been designated as AV Preeminent. The AV rating means a lawyer’s peers (attorneys/judges) rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.

Brian is a Member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers.  This is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state who meet qualifications as a top plaintiffs’ lawyer.  Selection and invitation are based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations and third-party research.  Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior reputation, leadership, influence, stature, and public profile.

Also, Brian is a Fellow of The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one half of 1% of American lawyers.  Membership is by invitation only.  Selection is based on effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, as well as ethical reputation.

Brian has multiple jury trial successes, including a recent $1.1 Million verdict in December 2018, and he has obtained strong settlements for his clients. He makes a point to develop themes and exhibits to share with juries to complement the concise, jury-friendly, and story-telling style he uses at trial. Brian speaks frequently at litigation seminars by invitation, with the most common request being that he share with other lawyers his insight and experience regarding how to prepare and present the best arguments and stories to persuade juries.

Brian is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Florida. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United Stated District Court of Hawaii, and the United States District Court of Middle Tennessee.

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Posted by Daniel | May 4, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Brian did an outstanding job by personally ensuring a satisfactory outcome against a major healthcare entity. He went above and beyond the call of duty and was very personable regarding my case. I will be forever grateful for Brian’s hard work. Thanks for taking me as a client!
Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2015
Best Auto Accident Lawyer hands-down
Brian represented my wife an in a horrible auto accident in Nashville. He helped us take care of dealing with the insurance company, which was a nightmare and would have gone very differently without Brian's help. He ended up getting us a great settlement. During the entire process he was easy to get a hold of and always kept us informed. A great finish to a terrible circumstance.
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Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2015
Terrific attorney
Brian Cummings did a terrific job representing me on a breach of contract lawsuit. The result was better than I ever could have expected, and he kept me informed every step of the way. I could not have been more pleased with his work on my behalf.

Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 20%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Cummings Law
  • 2018 - Present
  • Partner
  • Cummings Manookian
  • 2015 - 2018
  • Partner
  • Levine, Orr & Geracioti
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Partner
  • Gideon & Wiseman
  • 1999 - 2012
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Education

  • Vanderbilt University Law School
  • J.D.
  • 1998
  • Rutgers University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1995

Legal Cases

  • Watkins v. Affiliated Internists
  • Prevailed
  • White v. Fonger, M.D.
  • Prevailed
  • Smith v. Centennial Medical Center
  • Prevailed
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Associations

  • Tennessee Association for Justice
  • 2015 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • 1999 - Present
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • 1999 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Fellow
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • 2015
  • Legal Leaders
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Fellow
  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • 2013
  • Board Certified in Medical Malpractice
  • American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • Annual Medical Malpractice Conference
  • Engaging Your Jury at Trial
  • 2018
  • Annual Medical Malpractice Forum
  • Developments in Medical Malpractice Law
  • 2014
  • Annual Medical Malpractice Forum
  • Creating a Narrative in Medical Malpractice Trials
  • 2013
  • Annual Medical Malpractice Forum
  • Impact of Changes to Tennessee's Medical Malpractice Statute
  • 2012
  • Annual Medical Malpractice Forum
  • Appealing to Juries: Medical Malpractice
  • 2011
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Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (16)
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Personal injury Attorney | Sep 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Cummings is thorough and effective. He should be a consideration for anyone who has suffered a personal injury."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Dec 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jul 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ethical, trustworthy and highly competent."
Litigation Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Nashville Medical malpractice Lawyer Brian Cummings
Brian Cummings
Medical malpractice Attorney
Nashville, TN
Licensed for 25 years