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Matthew J. Evans, Business Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation

Trusted business attorney serving Nashville.

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Matthew J. Evans is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC.

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Nashville, TENNESSEE
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Business · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) (2024).

About Matthew J. Evans: Matthew J. Evans is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Matthew J. Evans

Matthew concentrates on business, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Matthew takes business matters in Nashville, 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 Matthew agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Matthew takes insurance matters in Nashville, 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 Matthew agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Matthew takes litigation matters in Nashville, 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 Matthew agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Matthew J. Evans — Attorney of Tennessee business experience

Matthew J. Evans is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC.

Matthew Evans is a shareholder at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC in Nashville, Tennessee. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance, with an emphasis on products liability, pharmaceutical, commercial, and insurance matters in both state and federal courts. Matthew has developed a substantial portion of his practice defending pharmaceutical and products liability claims and regularly manages complex litigation, including multidistrict litigation (MDL) matters in Tennessee and jurisdictions across the United States.

Matthew frequently collaborates with highly specialized professionals, including physicians, fire investigators, and professional engineers, to evaluate technical and scientific issues central to litigation. He has significant jury and non-jury trial experience involving business disputes, corporate matters, insurance coverage, and personal injury claims. His representation has included Fortune 100 companies, manufacturers, and insurance carriers in a wide range of commercial and insurance-related disputes.

Matthew was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) in 2022 and 2024. He has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2016 for his work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance.

How Matthew handles business matters

Matthew Evans is a shareholder at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC in Nashville, Tennessee. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance, with an emphasis on products liability, pharmaceutical, commercial, and insurance matters in both state and federal courts. Matthew has developed a substantial portion of his practice defending pharmaceutical and products liability claims…

Who Matthew represents

Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Matthew J. Evans's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of Tennessee

    B.A. · 1992

  • The University of Tennessee

    J.D. · 1996

Jurisdictions

Matthew's state bar admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee

    ACTIVE

Matthew studied at B.A. in The University of Tennessee and J.D. in The University of Tennessee.

Law school and academic background

Matthew completed B.A. in The University of Tennessee and J.D. in The University of Tennessee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Matthew J. Evans

Matthew has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026).

Locations

Matthew J. Evans's office in Nashville

Matthew's primary office is at 222 Second Avenue South, Suite 1250, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Johnson Evans & Headrick PC

222 Second Avenue South, Suite 1250

Nashville, Tennessee 37201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Matthew J. Evans — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew'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; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Matthew

Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Matthew J. Evans

  • How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Matthew offer a free consultation?

    Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple business 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. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Nashville?

    Matthew 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 — Matthew 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 Matthew?

    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. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Matthew accepting new business clients right now?

    Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville in Tennessee

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