David Joseph Gratz

Gratz Law Firm Advantage: From State Agent to Your Staunchest Defender

I didn't start my career in a law library; I started it on the front lines of Tennessee’s most sensitive investigations.

Before founding Gratz Law Firm, I served as a Special Agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and as a Prosecutor. For over 12 years, I have lived and breathed the Tennessee criminal justice system from every possible angle. I have seen how cases are built from the ground up, how evidence is gathered in the field, and how the state attempts to secure convictions in the courtroom.

Why My Background Matters for Your Case
Most defense attorneys only see the file after the charges are filed. I see the file and know exactly where the investigation likely went wrong. My experience allows me to:

Audit the Investigation: Having been a TBI Agent, I know the protocols law enforcement must follow. If they cut corners, I find it.

Anticipate the Prosecution: Having been a prosecutor, I don't have to guess the state's next move—I’ve made those moves myself.

Provide Strategic Clarity: I offer my clients in Morristown and Johnson City a clear-eyed assessment of their situation, backed by a decade-plus of high-stakes legal experience.

Personalized Advocacy in East Tennessee
I founded Gratz Law Firm because I believe that every resident of East Tennessee deserves a defense that is as sophisticated as the prosecution’s case. Whether you are facing a complex felony or a first-time DUI, you aren't just a case number to me. You are someone whose future is worth fighting for, and I use every tool in my investigative and legal arsenal to protect it.

When the state is coming after you, put a former insider in your corner.