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Randall L. Kinnard, founder of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge in Nashville, Tennessee, practices solely in personal injury for plaintiffs with special emphasis in medical malpractice, products liability and automobile wrecks. Mr. Kinnard is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates--the best 100 plaintiff attorneys in the United States. He is the past president of the Tennessee Association for Justice. He is active in community and charitable affairs and he provides support for military personnel who are having trouble making the transition from military to civilian life. He is in the process of founding The Children's Justice Center, a non-profit, charitable organization which will provide free legal help, advice, and court representation for abused and neglected children. Mr. Kinnard is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys running, golf, fishing, and hiking. He also likes to read, especially history.

About Randall Kinnard

Admitted: 1976, Tennessee

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Honors and Awards:

• Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, Nashville, TN - Best Lawyers, 2011, 2013
• He has been listed in the "Best Lawyers in America" for 20 years and was recognized in 2005 as being among the top lawyers in Tennessee.
• In its series "Masters of Trial Advocacy" Lawyers Weekly USA featured Randy in August 2003 and described him as thriving on "the combat of trial." Click here to read the article.
• Super Lawyers, Mid-South Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in Tennessee, as listed in Business TN Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee, Law and Politics Magazine Preeminent Lawyers, Highest AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Paladin Award given by Tennessee Association for Justice in 2011. Member of Inner Circle of Advocates, best 100 plaintiff attorneys in America.
• The January, 2003 issue of "Nashville Post" (Nashville’s Business Monthly Magazine) said of him, "The first name given by legal pros when asked for the best personal injury attorney in Nashville."
• In 2001 he was elected as the "Best Civil Trial Lawyer in Middle Tennessee" by the Tennessee Bar Association.
• Graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree. An Airborne Ranger, he served 18 months in combat in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Purple Heart, Combat Air Medal and Bronze Star for Valor.

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified as a Medical Malpractice Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified as a Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
• Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy Continuing Legal Education & Specialization, Tennessee Commission Medical Malpractice Specialist, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Past President of Tennessee Association for Justice, Past Chairman of Lawyers Involved for Tennessee, State Delegate to American Association for Justice, Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Association, Fellow of the Nashville Bar Association, Chairman of the Ethics Committee, Tennessee Association for Justice, Past Chairman, and Current Member of Legal--Medical Relations Committee of the Tennessee Bar Association, Ethics Committee Member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Ethics Committee Member of the American Association for Justice Advocate, Chair of Patient Safety Committee of the Tennessee Association for Justice, Member of Fellowship for Accurate Courtroom Testimony Law Review, Memphis State University School of Law, American Board of Trial Advocates, Member Nashville Bar Association, Member Tennessee Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member American Association for Justice, Member Tennessee Association for Justice, Member Harry Phillips American Inn of Court.
• Bar Admission: Tennessee and Kentucky

Source: www.superlawyers.com