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John W. Chandler Jr.

Truck Accident Attorney, Davis & Davis

John W. Chandler Jr. is a veteran trial lawyer at Davis & Davis who fights for people injured in tractor-trailer and commercial trucking crashes, bringing more than 40 years of courtroom experience to every case.

John's Story

With over four decades of dedicated legal practice, John W. Chandler Jr. is a formidable advocate and a battle-tested trial lawyer. Throughout his distinguished career, John has tried more than 100 civil cases to verdict across State and Federal Courts in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and beyond, building a reputation for relentless advocacy and exceptional courtroom prowess.


John’s commitment to securing justice for his clients is reflected in his proven track record. He has successfully secured numerous jury verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million, demonstrating his ability to navigate high-stakes litigation and maximize compensation for those who have been deeply wronged or injured.

* Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

For the past ten years, John has dedicated his practice primarily to litigating complex tractor-trailer and commercial trucking collisions. This highly specialized area of personal injury law requires deep industry knowledge, an understanding of federal trucking regulations, and the tenacity to face well-funded corporate defense teams. John leverages his extensive trial experience to hold negligent parties accountable, providing strategic, compassionate, and unwavering representation to victims of severe trucking accidents.

Hurt in a crash with a commercial truck?

Credentials


Areas of Practice

Truck Accidents


Personal Injury


Railroad Crossing Accidents


Bar Admissions

Tennessee

Admitted 1978


Education

J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law

 1978


B.A., University of Tennessee

1974


Professional Associations and Memberships

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association


Tennessee Bar Association


Tennessee Bar Foundation


American Association for Justice

Former Chair, Railroad Law Section (as ATLA), 2000–2001


Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys


Honors & Recognition

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023


Who's Who in American Law

2016


Best Lawyers in America

2009


Pro Bono Award, Memphis Bar Association

1993


Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1985


Publications

Handling Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

West Group, 2001


Editor, Litigation Letter

Tennessee Bar Association, 1988–1991

Hurt in a Trucking Accident? Put 40+ Years of Trial Experience to Work

Trucking companies and their insurers start building their defense the moment a crash happens. Don't give them a head start. Whether you were hit by a tractor-trailer, a delivery truck, or another commercial vehicle, John and the attorneys at Davis & Davis are ready to investigate your case, stand up to the trucking company, and fight for what you're owed.

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