Jason E. Fisher

Jason E. Fisher is an AV peer rated (Preeminent) experienced trial attorney and has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation and legal matters including personal injury (defense and plaintiff), products liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and advisory opinions, contract negotiations, business formations and entity selection, wills and estates, landlord-tenant disputes, purchase and sell agreements, collection disputes, and criminal matters.

Lead trial attorney in numerous state and federal jury and non-jury trials.

Represent clients at countless mediation presentations and arbitration proceedings.

Local panel counsel for State Farm Insurance Company (since 2001) and Auto-Owners Insurance Company (since 2006).

He is an accessible, dedicated, hard-working trial lawyer who places great importance on the relationships he builds with his clients. He takes the time to really understand his clients’ needs and legal goals and can assist clients with virtually any legal dispute or transaction they face. Mr. Fisher strives to respond to his clients’ requests and questions promptly.

Before founding Fisher Russell PLLC along with Adam Russell.   Mr. Fisher was a partner in a large prestigious east Tennessee defense firm where he represented both individuals and companies in all areas of civil litigation. Mr. Fisher manages all phases of the litigation process from investigation, discovery, and pleadings, to pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Mr. Fisher has tried numerous cases in counties throughout East Tennessee.

Mr. Fisher’s community involvement includes coaching several local youth sports teams and mock trial teams. He is also on the Board of Directors of a children’s charitable organization and acts as an on-screen legal analyst for various television productions.

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Products Liability
• Premises Liability
• Insurance Coverage and Advisory opinions
• Contract Negotiations
• Business Formations and Entity Selection
• Wills and Estates
• Landlord-tenant Disputes
• Purchase and Sell Agreements
• Collection Disputes
• Criminal matters

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, 2001

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

Education

University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee
J.D. – 2001

University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
B.S. – 1997

Honors and Awards

CityView Top Lawyers in Auto Injury Defense, 2016
CityView Top Lawyers in Motorcycle Injury Defense, 2017

CityView Top Lawyers in Auto Injury Defense, 2017

CityView Top Lawyers in Motorcycle Injury Defense, 2017

Rated by Superlawyers

Tennessee Bar Association – East Tennessee Council Delegate for to Tort & Insurance Practice Section Panel

James H. Powers Excellence in Advocacy Award, University of Tennessee Legal Clinic, 2001

Leadership Law Class of 2010, Tennessee Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Alumni East Tennessee Delegate, 2011-2012

America’s Registry – Top 5%, America’s Most Honored Professionals

Rated as Distinguished by Martindale Hubbell

Professional Associations and Memberships

Knoxville Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

American Bar Association

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Community Justice Act Panel, Eastern District of Tennessee

Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

Adam Russell

Adam is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. He focuses his broad practice on litigating civil matters, including personal injury, business and employment-related disputes. Adam also advises small and medium size businesses on all aspects of starting and running a successful company.

Adam has tried numerous jury and bench trials in both state and federal courts throughout East Tennessee. He is a dedicated, hard-working trial lawyer who places great importance on the relationships he builds with his clients. Adam takes the time to really understand his clients’ needs and legal goals and can assist clients with virtually any legal dispute or transaction they face. Adam strives to respond to his clients’ requests and questions promptly.

Before co-founding Fisher Russell PLLC, Adam worked for a large regional defense firm where he defended both large and small companies in the areas of premises liability and workers’ compensation. Adam then transitioned to a highly respected local firm where he focused on personal injury, business advising, and employment law. 

After ten years of working for large law firms, Adam wanted to make a drastic change. With the use of the MBA he earned while in law school, Adam co-founded Fisher Russell with the goal of  providing high end legal representation at a transparent cost. As such, Adam has developed a pricing model that allows clients to make informed decisions. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please give Adam a call.  

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, 2008

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee

Education

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Juris Doctor – 2008

Honors: Director of the Trial Advocacy Board

Honors: Member of the Henry Upson Moot Court Board

Honors: Scholar of Merit awards for Antitrust and Economic Analysis of Law

Law Journal: American Journal of Trial Advocacy, Senior Associate Editor

Brock School of Business at Samford University
Masters in Business Administrations – 2008

University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts – 2004

Major: Criminal Justice

Representative Cases

Lawson v. White, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20904, 121 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1646, 97 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) P45,018 (E.D. Tenn. Feb. 20, 2014)

Cunningham v. Tenn. Cancer Specialists, PLLC, 957 F. Supp. 2d 899 (E.D. Tenn. 2013)

Blair v Wyndahm Vacation Ownership, Inc.

Honors and Awards

Named “Rising Star” for Employment & Labor Attorney by Super Lawyers Magazine 2012-2017

AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell

Civic/Community Involvement

Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Member

Volunteers as a member of the Knox Leadership Foundation Amachi Program which helps mentor children

Adam spends much of his free time coaching his two sons