Jonathan Louis May, Workers Comp Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 18 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Memphis, TN
Practicing workers comp in Memphis since 2008.
- 18+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 6
- Bar admissions
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Jonathan Louis May is an attorney based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Jonathan has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Jonathan Louis May: Jonathan Louis May is an attorney based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Jonathan has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jonathan Louis May
Jonathan concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jonathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Jonathan takes workers comp matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jonathan Louis May — Over 18 years of Tennessee workers comp experience
Jonathan Louis May is an attorney based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Jonathan has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Jonathan Louis May is an attorney at Morgan & Morgan, where he devotes his practice to representing employees in workers’ compensation claims, and the head of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Department for Morgan & Morgan. Mr. May has extensive experience handling car and truck accidents, workers’ compensation claims, premises liability claims, medical malpractice actions and insurance denials and/or bad faith actions. Mr. May has litigated matters in state and federal courts throughout Tennessee, as well as arguing cases before the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mr. May was named a Mid-South SuperLawyers Rising Star in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Mr. May is also certified as a civil mediator under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31. Mr. May was named one of the Memphis Business Journal “Top 40 Under 40” in 2017 in recognition of his service to the community as both an attorney, sports media contributor and small business owner. Mr. May was also named “Best of the Bar 2022” by the Memphis Business Journal.
Mr. May was born and raised in Memphis, and is a graduate of Ridgeway High School. In 2004, he earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama. Mr. May continued his education and received his Juris Doctorate upon graduating Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee in 2008. During law school, Mr. May was a member of the American Association for Justice Mock Trial Team and the Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Moot Court team, and was selected to the Order of Barristers, a national honorary organization recognizing oral advocacy and brief writing skills.
In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. May has been an active member of the Memphis Bar Association and Tennessee Bar Association. He is a 2015 graduate of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law class, and serves as a member of the 2017-2019 TBALL steering committee. Mr. May served as a member of the Memphis Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors in 2014 before being elevated to Vice-President in 2015. He was elected by his peers to serve as President of the MBA-YLD in 2016. Mr. May was inducted as a fellow by the Memphis Bar Foundation in 2023.
Mr. May and his three children live in Germantown, Tennessee. The May family enjoys spending time together at the Memphis Zoo, Shelby Farms Park, and Children’s Museum of Memphis. Mr. May is a good cook, a mediocre golfer, and an outspoken fan of the Memphis Tigers, Memphis Grizzlies, Alabama Crimson Tide and Atlanta Braves. Mr. May co-created and co-hosted a weekly sports talk radio program, 3 Shades of Blue Radio, about the Memphis Grizzlies on Sports 56 WHBQ from 2013 through 2017. He and his wife also founded a local clothing company, 901 Collection, which celebrates Memphis while raising money to support local charities such as Youth Villages, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, West Cancer Center, Mid-South Spay and Neuter and the Mid-South Food Bank.
Published Opinions Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews v. Rodney Heaton and Margaret Heaton and Loeb Properties, 393 S.W.3d 671 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2012). Weatherspoon v. Minard, No. W2015-01099-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Dec. 14, 2015). Gray v. Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, Inc., Docket 2020-08-0198 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2020). Hart v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp., Docket 2018-07-0436 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2020). Kennard v. Mid-South Transportation Management, Inc., Docket 2019-08-0805 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2021). Hawes v. McLane Company, Inc., Docket 2021-08-0170 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2021). Scruggs v. Amazon.com Services, LLC (“Scruggs I”), Docket 2021-08-0875 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2021). Scruggs v. Amazon.com Services, LLC (“Scruggs II”), Docket 2021-08-0875 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2022). Matthews v. Family Dollar Stores of Tennessee, LLC, Docket 2021-06-1175 (Tenn. WC App. Board 2023).
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Jonathan's approach to workers comp cases
Jonathan Louis May is an attorney at Morgan & Morgan, where he devotes his practice to representing employees in workers’ compensation claims, and the head of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Department for Morgan & Morgan. Mr. May has extensive experience handling car and truck accidents, workers’ compensation claims, premises liability claims, medical malpractice actions and insurance…
Clients Jonathan works with
Jonathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Jonathan Louis May's legal education and bar admissions
University of Tennessee J.D. Cum Laude, May 2008
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University of Alabama B.A. December 2004
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Jurisdictions
Jonathan's state bar admissions
Arkansas
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2012 · ACTIVE
Tennessee
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2008 · ACTIVE
Jonathan studied at — in University of Tennessee J.D. Cum Laude, May 2008 and — in University of Alabama B.A. December 2004.
Law school and academic background
Jonathan completed — in University of Tennessee J.D. Cum Laude, May 2008 and — in University of Alabama B.A. December 2004. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jonathan runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jonathan Louis May
Jonathan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Locations
Jonathan Louis May's office in Memphis
Jonathan's primary office is at 80 Monroe Avenue, Suite 900, Memphis, TN, 38103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Jonathan Louis May — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Jonathan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing workers comp attorneys in Memphis.
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How to hire Jonathan Louis May — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jonathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jonathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jonathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jonathan
Jonathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jonathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jonathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Louis May
How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?
Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Jonathan is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jonathan accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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