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5.0 /5.0
39 Client Reviews
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Patrick Arthur Cruise
also known as Patrick Cruise, Patrick A. Cruise
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About Patrick
Biography
I focus on serious personal injury cases primarily involving commercial motor vehicles (truck wrecks). I also handle wrongful death claims, car wrecks, industrial accidents, premises liability, and insurance claims.
Patrick Cruise, Board Certified in Truck Accident Law: helping the seriously injured obtain justice in Tennessee and Georgia.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
75%
Car Accident
20%
25 years
Personal Injury
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 24 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Hamilton Firm LLC
(423) 454-3288
Fax
(423) 634-0874
Fax
601 East Main St., Chattanooga, TN, 37408
thehamiltonfirm.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Debby | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best of the best attorney in my opinion
Patrick Cruise is an absolutely excellent attorney. He was able to help me, a 60 year old plus client who had never been injured in an accident through all my questions and anxiety in dealing with insurance to an effective solution that was stress free. He navigated settlement and all discussions...
Posted by Kim | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Patrick Cruise
I am so glad that we got Patrick as our lawyer. He was so caring and helped us get over 1/2 million dollars. His staff was always quick to answer any questions and he always went out of his way to make sure we were okay. He is the best!!!
Posted by Amessnger of Chattanooga, TN. | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellence and Integrity....
I was in a car accident while out of town. We chose Mr. Cruise as our counsel and have never been disappointed. Every phone call or email was promptly answered. The office personnel are very professional, efficient, and courteous. From start to finish, Mr. Cruise was excellent. He is just a very lika...
Posted by Gay | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Outstanding Attorney
Patrick is a very intelligent and knowledgeable attorney. He goes the extra mile to meet with his client and to understand the extent of their injuries and needs. Patrick and his staff keeps in touch with his client throughout the whole process and works diligently to reach the best settlement for ...
Posted by Eileen Marcone | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
So thankful.
Patrick Cruise was reluctant to take our case due to the fact that my son died hitting the rear of a semi. Probably due to the fact that my son left three children behind, he said he would see what he could do. We went to mediation a little more than a year later and got a great settlement for the ...
Patrick Arthur Cruise's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Patrick as an attorney. Patrick is on the cutting edge of trial strategy. He is a zealous advocate and is able to communicate very effectively with juries."
"Patrick Cruise is an excellent lawyer who is well respected for his work in trucking accident and injury cases. I can trust that cases I refer to him will be handled extremely well, and he will fight for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly!"
"Mr. Cruise is a compassionate, caring and zealous advocate for all of his clients. He is one of the top trial lawyers in Chattanooga and is not afraid to take his cases to trial when the defendant is being unreasonable and unfair. In addition to being an excellent advocate, Mr. Cruise is knowledgeable in the latest courtroom technology. I highly recommend him as your advocate or co-counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is an exceptional attorney, who operates in a very professional manner. He tends to go way above and beyond what I usually see with attorneys these days."
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"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Mr. Cruise is a powerful advocate. He aggressively pursues full and complete compensation for all his clients. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Cruise is exceptionally hardworking and pays constant attention to details. His years of experience in the area is evident from start to finish."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a member of Tennessee Association of Justice and a very capable peer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2022
Mid-South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer - Personal Injury, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2020
Top 10, The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association
2019
Mid South Super Lawyer - Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2019
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Mid South Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Mid South Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Mid-South Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Mid South Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Mid-South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2000
Moot Court Board, Louisiana State University
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, The Hamilton Firm
2012 - 2017
Hearing Officer, Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority
2008 - 2010
Adjunct Faculty, Chattanooga State Technical Community College
2006 - 2025
Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Dudley & Debosier
Associations
2024 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysBoard of Regents
2018 - Present
American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
2016 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
2005 - Present
Tennessee Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors (2017)
2003 - Present
American Association for JusticeSustaining Member
Chattanooga Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Champion Member
Tennessee Bar Association
2013 - 2018
Justices Ray L. Brock, Jr. - Robert E. Cooper American Inn of CourtBarrister
Sample of Legal Cases
White v. Nguyen, Superior Court Newton County, Georgia
75000
Helms v. Wal-Mart, No. 1:19-CV-185 (E.D.Tenn.)
$250,000.00 jury verdict
Jones v. Swift Response, LLC et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-00248
Confidential Settlement
Sketekee v. Floyd Sellers and Driving Force Logistics, 1:18-cv-00104 (E.D.Tenn.)
Settlement
Woodward v. Koch Foods, et al.
Confidential Settlement
Marcus Black v. Jane Doe and American Reliable Insurance Company, Hamilton County Circuit Court, No. 11C474
Jury Verdict: $3.5 million minus 25% for comparative fault.
O'Neal v. Nationwide Insuance Company, Hamilton County Circuit Court
Jury verdict for $784,676.65
Currie v. Farmer, Case 08 CV 7097, Walker State Court, LaFayette, Georgia
Jury verdict for $792,500.00
Sanchez v. Bolton, 19th JDC, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Judgment: $726,308.70
Education
2001
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Pacific University
Speaking Engagements
2019
Webinar by Advocate Capital
How to Maximize the Value of Your Case
2014
17th Annual TN Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
Developing Medical Proof Regarding Causation
2013
CTLA Monthly Meeting
Georgia/Tennessee Workers' Compensation
2012
2012 Workers' Compensation Seminar
Navigating Trenches of Post-Judgment Medical Issues
2011
Social Security Disability Boot Camp
Social Security Disability
Publications
2022
The Tennessee Trial Lawyer
Cruise's Corner
2020
Tennessee Trial Lawyer - Winter 2020
Should a Truck Wreck Case be Handled Like a Car Wreck Case?
2019
Handling Motor Vehicle Accident Cases, 2d (Thomson Reuters)
Chapter 6: Settlement Techniques and Strategies
2018
Tennessee Trial Lawyer magazine (TAJ)
How to Properly Prepare Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
2015
Trial Talk (CO)
Preparing Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
2015
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
Preparing Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
2014
The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Preparing Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
2012
NOSSCR Social Security Forum
Can ALJ rely on VC's Form at Step 5?
2009
Tennessee Association for Justice
Ruminations on Overstreet
Languages
English