Rom Meares, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Maryville, Tennessee

Rom concentrates on medical malpractice and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rom handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Medical Malpractice

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• Product Liability

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Rom's primary office is at 111 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN, 37802-4397. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Rom for a medical malpractice case?

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

• Does Rom offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do medical malpractice cases in Tennessee typically take?

  Simple medical malpractice 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. Rom gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Rom take my case if I'm outside Maryville?

  Rom 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 — Rom 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 Rom?

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

• Is Rom accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

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