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Biography
Attorney Roger Gilbert was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area of Florida. He attended the University of South Florida - Tampa where he graduated in 1982 with honors. He completed his major in both English and Political Science.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1985 and was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in 1985. He has been in private practice since being licensed and has focused his practice on representing people injured in automobile collisions, workers' compensation accidents, premises liability cases and product liability cases.
Mr. Gilbert only represents injured people and does not represent insurance companies. He has represented people throughout Tennessee and handled cases that occurred in over half of the country. He has recovered over 46 million dollars for his clients.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
Workers Compensation
40%
Personal Injury
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 41 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Roger Lee Gilbert
Two Center Square 625 S Gay St Ste 540, Knoxville, TN, 37902
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Online Presence
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Roger Lee Gilbert's Reviews
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Posted by Jeff | October 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer
Mr Gilbert was may lawyer for work comp after having issues with another attorney I contacted him and he was able to get me treatment and pay I was owed he's very smart and knowledge to every means of work comp u can rely on him and be patient with him give him time to work case he will go above and ...
Posted by Rendi | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Happy and Satisfied Client
When you are in an impossible situation and need to consult with an attorney who understand your needs, Mr. Gilbert is your attorney. He was extremely patient with me while I explained the intricate situation of someone who had side swiped my vehicle leaving me with neck injuries. Mr. Gilbert went to...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very helpful
Spoke with Mr. Gilbert about an issue I'm having. He was very helpful and understanding. I would highly recommend speaking with him.
Posted by wesley | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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satisfied client
i retained roger Gilbert in February 2019. after a work related injury that would result in my having surgery. as we all know employers and insurance companies can be quite dishonest and deceitful.everytime there was an issue and there were issues.! roger was there in my corner to handle the situatio...
Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Handwritten agreement
Mr Gilbert, had the best answers to all my questions. I wasn't able to hire him because of county, and city. (too far to drive) However, without a doubt he would have made one fabolous lawyer for my case.
Roger Lee Gilbert's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Roger for several years. He works diligently to secure the best outcome for his clients. He is knowledgeable and personable. He makes himself readily available to his clients and has many years of experience mastering the Worker's Comp and Personal Injury fields. I hope I never need his services but if I do I would not hesitate to rely on him for stellar representation. I endorse this lawyer."
"Roger has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients through personal injury cases and workers comp. You will get sincere, excellent representation from Roger, not gimmicky commercials."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a fantastic attorney. He is very caring with his clients and extremely knowledgeable in the law."
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Experience
Honors
2024
2024 Top Worker's Compensation Attorney for Injured Workers, CityView Magazine
2022
Americas Most Honored Lawyers – Top 5% 2022, The American Registry
2022
2023 Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2021
Best Worker's Compensation Attorneys In Knoxville, Expertise
2021
Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys Award, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
High Peer Review, Matthew Bender High Peer Review
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Attorney, Gilbert and Fox Attorneys
1990 - 1992
Adjunct Professor, Draughon College
1988 - 1990
Adjunct Professor, Tennessee Wesleyan University
Associations
1985 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1985 - 2005
American Trial Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation SectionExecutive Committee Member
1985 - 2005
American Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee Member
1985 - 2005
American Trial Lawyers Association, Insurance LitigationExecutive Committee Member
1985 - 2005
American Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
All Personal Injury Cases
20 Milliion Dollars
Education
1985
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Live on line legal seminar: Auto Insurance Claims in Tennessee: What Insurance Companies Don't Want you to Know
What insurance companies don't want you to know about uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
2022
Worker's Compensation: Critical Esentials From Both Sides of the Aisle
Worker's Compensation
2021
Reboot - Tennessee Personal Injury Boot Camp ON DEMAND
Tennessee Personal Injury NOW ON DEMAND
2021
Reboot - Tennesse Personal Inury Boot Camp
Tennessee Personal Injury
2021
Mini Med School for Attorneys
Doctor Depositions and Medical Testimony NOW ON DEMAND
2021
Mini Med School For Attorneys
Doctor Depositions and Cross Examination
2019
National Business Institute Seminar
Workers' Compensation, Both Sides of the Aisle
2018
National Business Institute Seminar
Auto Injury and Litigation
2015
College Access and Persistence Services
Being a Lawyer
Publications
2023
National Business Institute Seminar
Auto Injury Claims in Tennessee: What Insurance Companies Don't Want You To Know - Uninsured/Underinsured Claims and Litigation
2022
NBI Worker's Compensation From Both Sides of the Aisle 2022
Mastering the Art of Settlement Negotiation 2022
2021
National Business Institute Seminar
Doctor Depositions and Cross Examination
2019
National Business Institute Seminar
Getting The Best Out o Witness Examination
2019
National Business Institute Seminar
Personal Injury Bootcamp
2011
Knoxville Bar Association
2011 Changes to the Tennessee Workers Compensation Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Who do you seek compensation from in an accident that was caused by a drunk uninsured driver?
01 Sep 2022
Q&A
How much i should ask for a buyout of my future medical ?
18 Mar 2022
Q&A
How long would other party have if they tried to sue me?
24 Mar 2022