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The best way to judge an attorney is by his trial record. In two decades of practicing law in Tennessee, Dail Cantrell has obtained tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients and other notable results in the courtroom and in negotiations, including a not-guilty verdict on attempted murder charges.
Mr. Cantrell has taken more than 220 cases to trial, with a success rate of nearly 100 percent. He has been recognized at the national level for excellence in his field, and is a recipient of the McClung Medal and the Ray H. Jenkins Award for Trial Advocacy. He has recently been selected for membership in the exclusive Million Dollar Advocates Forum, limited to attorneys who have obtained multiple trial verdicts or settlements in excess of $1 million, and was even the subject of a documentary on Court TV.
Dail practices primarily in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, from auto and truck accidents to medical negligence and work-related injuries. He also handles lawsuits for child sexual abuse, insurance bad faith and other civil litigation. Dail has advocated for the injured since entering practice in 1991, and established his own law firm in 1994.
Mr. Cantrell has authored a textbook on trial strategy and formerly taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, the University of Tennessee College of Law. He has also served as an administrative law judge for the state of Tennessee. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts of Tennessee, as well as federal appellate courts all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Dail is an active member of the Second Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee. His most recent book, Equal to the Task, is dedicated to his son, Benjamin, and the struggles he faced in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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34 years | 5,000 cases
34 years | 5,000 cases
34 years | 5,000 cases
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Acquired: 1991
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362 S. Charles G. Seviers Blvd, Clinton, TN, 37717
531 Callahan Dr, Ste 101A, Knoxville, TN, 37912
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Posted by John | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The Cantrell Law Firm is great! When we thought all of our options were exhausted, Dail Cantrell helped us with a large electronics company. After about 18 months of them saying no to doing the correct thing, he made sure to get their attention by requiring them to. Thank you!
Posted by Sue | January 27, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I have had the pleasure of working with Dail Cantrell on several occasions. I have served as an expert witness for him, and have consulted with him on other issues. He is always a winner. Dail's expertise and knowledge are exemplary. He is always prepared for meetings, and always prepared for his co...
Posted by Jessica | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Custody battles are always a scary thing. My husband and I were very nervous about going to court for my son. However, once we started discussing our case, Dail Cantrell made us feel extremely comfortable and at ease. Dail demonstrated knowledge, passion for the law, and a true level of care for his ...
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I have worked in the field of forensics for 20 years and therefore know many of the regional attorneys. When it came time to hire an attorney of my own for a personal case, Dail Cantrell was the person I wanted to represent me for my highly complex case. Dail’s years of experience, his exceptiona...
Posted by Karen | March 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I called Mr Cantrell's office to get information regarding a probate case...since I am out of state and not familiar with Tennessee laws and what I was experiencing. Dail called me back and talked to me for quite a long time (more than 30 minutes) and explained everything to me. He stated that I cou...
"Dail is an exceptional attorney and fantastic litigator. He always is prepared and is willing to answer questions. I fully endorse Dail."
"I endorse this lawyer. Known since he passed the bar exam. Excellent civil trial lawyer. I've no reservations."
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2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Attorney for Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court
2006
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2002
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1997
National Trial Competition, American College of Trial Lawyers
1992
Advocacy Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1991
McClung Medal of Trial Advocacy, The University of Tennessee College of Law
1991
Ray H. Jenkins Award for Trial Advocacy, The University of Tennessee College of Law
2015 - Present
Senior/Managing Partner, Cantrell, Goodge & Associates
2010 - 2015
Senior/Managing Partner, Cantrell, Cantrell & Associates
2007 - 2010
Senior/Managing Partner, Cantrell, Cantrell & Fisher
2003 - 2007
Senior/Managing Partner, Cantrell, Cantrell & Associates
2002 - 2003
Senior/Managing Partner, Dail R. Cantrell & Associates
1995 - 2005
Assistant Professor, The University Of Tennessee College Of Law
1994 - 2002
Senior Partner, Cantrell, Pratt & Varsalona
1991 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Ridenour & Ridenour
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, Hodges, Doughty & Carson
2002 - Present
Tennessee School BoardAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Knoxville Bar FoundationMember
1991 - Present
Anderson County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
Anderson County Bar AssociationSecretary
1998 - 2014
Citizens for Clean AirBoard Member
1996 - 2004
American College of Trial LawyersMember
1992 - 1996
American Inns of CourtMember
1991 - 2001
American Bar AssociationMember
Victory for Plaintiff
Victory for Injured Party
Victory for Represented Spouse
1999
MA - Masters
1993
MA - Masters
1991
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
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Zoning Issues for Municipalities
2010
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Trial Advocacy
1998
Trail Evidence
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