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L. Rocky McElhaney II
also known as Rocky McElhaney, Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
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Biography
Rocky learned many of the life lessons he now uses to help his clients while growing up near Buffalo Trail in Morristown Tennessee, a small town about 35 miles east of Knoxville. At Central Point Baptist Church, he was taught the proper order of core values by his grandmother – faith, family, friends, and then finances. Rocky’s dad worked as a millwright. His mom was an aide for Head Start. The family lived paycheck to paycheck. Rocky watched his parents work hard for what little they had. They overcame obstacles and made ends meet. By their example, Rocky learned that if you work hard, you can make it.
On August 5, 1988, when Rocky was 15, his dad, Larry McElhaney, injured his low back at work. He filed a workers’ compensation claim, but the insurance company would not pay or provide timely medical treatment. Larry had no choice but to return to work and struggle through the pain. It took three years for Rocky’s dad to get the surgery he needed.
Rocky saw the stress on his dad’s face grow as he dealt with the physical pain of his injury, along with financial strain as the bills piled up. The family was eventually evicted from their home and forced to move. For over three years, Rocky’s father experienced textbook-case stall tactics and red tape of an insurance company who’d wrongfully refused to give him the benefits he’d earned. He was worn down.
Larry eventually hired a lawyer. The insurance company still refused to accept responsibility. In fact, in court papers, the insurance company denied it owed Larry anything for his injury. With the help of that lawyer, the family finally got justice.
That was the moment when Rocky decided to become an attorney – to fight for people the way that lawyer fought for his dad and his family.
Rocky knows that hard working people who are injured should not be subjected to additional hardship because a big corporation or insurance company refuses to do the right thing. Rocky believes that injured people deserve an attorney they can trust to ensure that those that harm them are held fully accountable. Big corporations, and the billion-dollar insurance companies that back them should be held to the same standard we teach our children – to immediately take responsibility when they cause damage to another, and fully pay for the harms and losses.
Representing only the people, not the powerful, over the past 25 years, Rocky has built this law firm to fight for people like you. What makes Rocky different is that he really cares about his clients. Every injured person is his dad, and every ruthless insurance company is the one that impacted his family. From that viewpoint, Rocky and his team fight to make sure every client and their family get the maximum compensation for what they go through, not just a quick settlement to get them out the door.
ONE WAY ROCKY IS DIFFERENT
Rocky builds friendships with his clients, not just professional relationships.
Rocky went to trial for Ernest Atkinson in 2002. Ernie and Rocky would meet at least once every other month at the Beacon Light restaurant on Highway 100 to eat breakfast until Ernie passed away in 2006. Rocky knows your name and your story; not just your case number and date of injury.
The McElhaneys are passionate about their involvement with Gallatin CARES, a local food pantry, where they help Sumner County families who are going through hard times. Rocky knows that many of us are only one missed paycheck away from needing help. He sees the value of his firm’s and his family’s contribution to CARES, as they often hear stories about how the firm’s own clients have reached out to the organization to stay afloat during the course of their case.
Rocky works hard and plays harder.
He likes to SCUBA dive and snow ski. He enjoys Tennessee football games in autumn and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida in springtime. His adventurous spirit has led him to skydive, drive a NASCAR car at 155 MPH at the Kentucky Speedway, and cliff dive 35 feet into the Caribbean Sea at Rick’s Café in Jamaica.
He and his wife Penny have three adventurous boys, Luke, Jake, and Tate, and one sweet little girl, Isla, the youngest of the four, and easily the biggest hellion of them all. In what little free time he has, Rocky can be found coaching youth sports teams and enjoying lazy evenings grilling out on the back porch, two labs by his side, watching his little ones grow up way too quickly.
MY TEAM AND I HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES OR THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE GET JUSTICE!
*Auto Accidents *Wrongful Death *Recall Injuries *Slip and Fall *Med-Mal *Product Liability
Helping victims of work-related injuries across Tennessee get the help they need!
Injured? Denied the Social Security Disability benefits you so rightly deserve? We can help!
Helping for brain injury injury victims and their families live a better lives after the accident
Specialized, aggressive, strategic and selfless- everything you need in a car accident attorney!
Medical professionals and hospitals have a duty to keep you safe. If you've been injured- call us!
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
18%
27 years | 3,000 cases
Personal Injury
18%
27 years | 2,000 cases
Brain Injury
16%
27 years | 1,500 cases
Spinal Cord Injury
15%
27 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2015 2014 2013
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 27 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
(615) 249-3589
Fax
(800) 425-2055
Fax
545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 405, Nashville, TN, 37228
rockylawfirm.com/our-staff/larry-r-rocky-mcelhaney/Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
(615) 541-1901
Mobile
475 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
rockylawfirm.com/our-staff/larry-r-rocky-mcelhaney/Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
(615) 541-1901
Mobile
615 Main Street, B21, Nashville, TN, 37206
rockylawfirm.com/our-staff/larry-r-rocky-mcelhaney/Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
(615) 541-1901
Mobile
1102 17th Avenue South, Suite 301, Nashville, TN, 37212
rockylawfirm.com/our-staff/larry-r-rocky-mcelhaney/Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
(615) 541-1901
Mobile
2197 Madison Street, Suite 103, Clarksville, TN, 37043
rockylawfirm.com/our-staff/larry-r-rocky-mcelhaney/Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
(615) 541-1901
Mobile
2805 Old Fort Parkway, Suite H, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
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Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Outstanding job on my case
Rocky and the whole team at RML we’re always accommodating, down to earth. I spent months talking to the insurance company who made me almost feel like I was crazy and then when I called Rocky, he not only understood what I was talking about but showed me how the insurance company was trying to twist...
Posted by Cris | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful experience with his firm
My mother and I were reluctant to hire an attorney for our accident. We had seen all of the advertisements on television for various attorneys and that just didn’t seem like us. Once we determined that we needed to hire an attorney to represent us, we chose the Rocky McElhaney Law Firm based on t...
Posted by Marc | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Rocky was there when nobody else was!
I was involved in a wreck just over a year ago. I had been in some fender benders in the past but this one scared me. I didn't start having whiplash symptoms until a little while after. I called Rocky. James and Tammy and everyone at the office was so kind. They immediately took the burden of de...
Posted by Miranda | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Love Rocky and his team!
I am a road musician, master session singer, and recording artist. I have charted 7 times.... a car wreck brought this all to a halt. I was hurt, with torn muscles in my hands, my back had a disc injury, I had whiplash, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I had memory loss from being hit in the head...
Posted by Alex | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Rocky and Dena are my Lifesaver
I'm going to say right now, my story is not going to be like everybody else on here but God gives us all different struggles and I hope this helps somebody. This firm has helped me through one of the darkest times of my life. On January 3, 2012, I got the call that I had been fired after enduri...
L. Rocky McElhaney II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Rocky is a superb advocate for his clients and I highly recommend him!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I attended law school with Rocky at the same time, and since then have kept up with his rise to the top. There is a reason for all the well-deserved awards bestowed on Rocky. He represents working people and is extremely passionate about what he does. He is also hard-working, extremely knowledgeable in several areas of the law, and is both client-focused and success-oriented while always bearing ethics in mind. Rocky is well-known and highly respected in the Nashville legal community and commits a significant amount of his time to civic involvement. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Not only do I endorse this lawyer, but I frequently recommend him to people who have suffered personal injuries."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Rocky for twenty years - and when I needed a lawyer, he was first on my list. He is a great guy, and puts all his heart into representing his clients, and making sure their best interests are served. Rocky and his firm are fantastic folks, and I cannot recommend them enough."
"It is easy to endorse Rocky. He is a forceful advocate for his clients and works hard on their behalf. If you're looking for someone to represent you, you should seriously consider calling Rocky."
"Rocky and I have gone toe to toe several times over the last decade. I have never doubted his passion in representing his clients. He is aggressive but not unreasonable. I have always enjoyed working in cases opposite him and have the utmost respect for his skills as an attorney."
"Rocky is an excellent lawyer and great advocate for his clients. Whether someone is in an auto accident or has an on-the-job injury, Rocky will fight to ensure that they receive their maximum recovery. People need a lawyer like Rocky to battle against the insurance companies and I highly endorse him for fighting the good fight!"
"I endorse L. Rocky. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have defended at least two cases in which Rocky represented injured parties. Rocky aggressively and zealously represented the interests of his clients and obtained good results for them. If you are looking for a "bulldog" attorney to represent your interests in a personal injury action, call Rocky!"
"I have provided technical assistance to Rocky and his Staff for several cases. Rocky listens to his clients and prepares each case with an in-depth analysis. He covers all the bases. His litigation skills are outstanding. I would recommend Rocky to my friends without reservation. Clarence Bennett, Brentwood, TN"
"I endorse this lawyer. Rocky is a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I would refer any personal injury or workers' compensation matter to Rocky. He is very aggressive and successful at litigating these types of cases."
"Rocky is an excellent lawyer. He is aggressive and represents his clients with great passion. Although we disagree on some legal issues sometimes, I enjoy working with him on a case and respect him as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
2015 Top Three Best Attorneys in Nashville, ThreeBestRated.com
2015
ESGR Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
2015
Voted NBJ's 2015 Best Places to Work, Nashville Business Journal
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Significant Trial Experience Inductee, Trial Masters
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AFL-CIO Presidents Award, Tennessee AFL-CIO
2013
Best Places to Work, Nashville Business Journal
2013
Paladin Award, Tennessee Association for Justice
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Nashville Pro Bono Program
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Tennessee's Top Rated Lawyers, Tennessee's Legal Leaders
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2011, SuperLawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
2009
Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
2007
Sponsorship Award, Nashville Bar Minority Opportunities Program
2002
Enterprise Award, Nashville Bar Association
2001
Enterprise Award, Nashville Bar Association
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Founder and CEO, Rocky McElhaney Law Firm
2005 - 2008
Intro to Law and Legal Writing Professor, Nashville School of Law
2002 - 2006
Managing Partner, Arena & McElhaney
2001 - 2002
Partner, Williams & McElhaney
1999 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Larry R. Williams
1996 - 1999
Law Clerk, Law Office of Larry R. Williams
Associations
2014 - Present
Trial MastersCharter Member
2009 - Present
Tennessee Association for Justice Workers' Compensation Practice GroupFound and Co-Chair
2013 - 2014
Tennessee Association for JusticeVice President
2012 - 2013
Tennessee Association for JusticeExecutive Committee Member of the Board of Governors
2006 - 2007
Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2006 - 2011
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
1999 - 2002
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2014
Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers DivisionMember of the Board of Directors
Education
1999
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Networking for Business Professionals
"The Sleeping Giant" The Necessity of an Umbrella Policy with UM Coverage
2013
Tennessee State House and Senate, Consumer and Human Resources Committee
Fighting the Devastating Changes Being Made with the Governors' Proposed 2014 Workers' Compensation Reform Bill
2013
TAJ Annual Summer Conference
Fast and Furious: Fifteen Fast Break Points for the Tennessee Trial Lawyer
2013
AFL-CIO Biennial Convention
Tennessee Workers: Promised the Gold Mine But Given the Shaft!
2013
2013 TAJ Annual Review and Ethics
Ethically Marketing Your Practice
Publications
2013
Tennessee Top Lawyer Magazine Presented by Legal Leaders
Regional Presence Personal Touch
2013
Man Magazine
Legal Eagles
2013
Facebook
The Coolest Part of My Job
2006
Ongoing Website Blog 2006- Present
The Plaintiff's Table
2006
Ongoing Website Blog 2006- Present
The Soap Box Law Blog
2006
Business Website 2006-Present
What Our Clients Have to Say
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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