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Biography
Blair was an enlisted infantryman for almost four years in the United States Marine Corps. (For you fellow Marines, Blair was an 03-11 - rifleman).
He served at Parris Island, Camp LeJeune, the Naval Sub Base Bangor (outside Seattle), and with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, at Camp Pendleton. He spent six months TDY in Korea and Japan.
He completed the Marine cold weather training at Bridgeport, California, and received several Mast Awards. He completed basic, advanced basic, Marine combat training, the school of infantry, and the Marine security school.
He left the Marine Corps to finish his undergraduate education at Belmont University in Nashville. His law degree is from Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California.
He spent a month as a barrister's pupil to Simon Connely at the Middle Temple in London, and assisted his pupil master on trials at the Old Bailey. He also spent a month at a law program in Florence, Italy. The London and Florence programs were part of the University of San Diego law school summer session in 2000.
He has completed the Harvard Law School's Basic and Advanced Negotiation Workshops, the University of Virginia Trial Advocacy Institute, and the Trial Skills Workshop of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.
He is licensed to practice in California and Tennessee, and is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, California Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association.
Blair is married to the former Kelley Bean. They have two children, Ethan and Addy.
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Licensed in Kentucky for 12 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 25 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Bart Durham Injury Law
406 11th Avenue North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN, 37203
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Blair Pierson Durham's Lawyer Endorsements
"Blair is a caring and compassionate lawyer who works very hard for his clients. He is dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced. I endorse him without hesitation."
"Very experienced litigator. Cares for his clients and the community. Easy to work with and keeps his eye on the ball of what matters in a case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Blair is an attorney reaching out to the people, who has tried lawsuits before juries of our community. Attorneys, who have not tried cases before juries, do not get the respect of insurance companies. Attorneys, who do not have the respect of insurance companies don't get top dollar for cases. Blair, as an attorney who has tried cases before juries, has the respect of the insurance industry and obtains top value for your case."
"I have worked with Blair for over 15 years. He’s not just a great lawyer, but a great leader within our office."
"Blair likes to help people, both in and out of the courtroom. Not many people know that, and I think his willingness to helps shows his character best."
"Blair is a devoted attorney and truly cares about his clients."
"Not many people get the chance to practice with their children, but I am lucky to call my son a colleague. It has been an honor to work alongside Blair through many cases."
"Experienced Civil Attorney that knows how to get the most out of a case!"
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Experience
Honors
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney / Partner, Bart Durham Injury Law
1995 - 1999
Infantryman, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2018 - Present
CASA NashvilleBoard Member
Nashville Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
California Bar Association
Member
Kentucky Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Education
2000
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Belmont University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish