Ryan Michael Skertich, Car Accidents Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Memphis, TN
Practicing car accidents in Memphis since 2009.
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Ryan Michael Skertich is an attorney based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. Ryan has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Personal Injury · Wrongful Death
- Handles Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ryan Michael Skertich: Ryan Michael Skertich is an attorney based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. Ryan has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ryan takes on
Ryan concentrates on car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ryan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Car Accidents cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Ryan takes car accidents 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Ryan takes personal injury 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Ryan takes wrongful death 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ryan Michael Skertich — car accidents lawyer in Memphis
Ryan Michael Skertich is an attorney based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. Ryan has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.
Ryan M. Skertich is an attorney in the Morgan & Morgan office located in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Skertich has been litigating complicated cases for over 13 years. Mr. Skertich and his team at Morgan & Morgan focus on personal injury law and primarily represents individuals and families that are injured or killed as a result of catastrophic 18-Wheeler Accidents. Mr. Skertich and his team have obtained several substantial jury verdicts against Trucking Companies, including some in excess of $1 million.
Mr. Skertich is an active member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys as well as a member of the Tennessee and Mississippi Bar Associations, and the and has been chosen as a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2014.
Awards & Recognitions
•Barrister, Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court
•Mid South SuperLawyers Rising Star 2014-19, Litigation
•Mississippi College Moot Court Board
•Feeder School Scholarship- Full Academic Scholarship
•Millsaps College Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018
Recent Wins
Watkins v O'Farrell Shoemaker
$13,857,974
Slip and Fall
2024
Private Settlement
$6,150,000
Trucking Accident
2021
Frederick Osby v. L&T Construction, LLC (50% fault on defendant)
$4,999,117
Trucking Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury
2020
Steven Barksdale v. Ballentine Express Trucking
$3,440,064
Trucking Accident
2022
Rose McCort v. Kroger Limited Partnership
$484,262
Slip and Fall
2022
Jose Encarnacion v. Heartland Express, Inc. Of Iowa, et al
$250,000
Trucking Accident
2021
McCrary, Wendy v. Eddie Jackson and Kevin Weaver
$63,333
Trucking Accident
2019
Working with Ryan on a car accidents matter
Ryan M. Skertich is an attorney in the Morgan & Morgan office located in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Skertich has been litigating complicated cases for over 13 years. Mr. Skertich and his team at Morgan & Morgan focus on personal injury law and primarily represents individuals and families that are injured or killed as a result of catastrophic 18-Wheeler Accidents. Mr. Skertich and his team have…
Who Ryan represents
Ryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Mississippi College School of Law J.D. cum laude
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Millsaps College B.B.A. Millsaps College M.B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Ryan's state bar admissions
Tennessee
2012 · ACTIVE
Mississippi
2009 · ACTIVE
Ryan studied at — in Mississippi College School of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Millsaps College B.B.A. Millsaps College M.B.A..
Law school and academic background
Ryan completed — in Mississippi College School of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Millsaps College B.B.A. Millsaps College M.B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ryan runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Ryan's professional memberships and bar associations
The Tennessee Bar Association Memphis Bar Association The Mississippi Bar Association
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Locations
Ryan Michael Skertich's office in Memphis
Ryan'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.
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How to hire Ryan Michael Skertich — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ryan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan'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; Ryan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 Ryan
Ryan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents 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. Ryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ryan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ryan Michael Skertich
How much does it cost to hire Ryan for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ryan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ryan offer a free consultation?
Ryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Ryan's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple car accidents 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. Ryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ryan take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Ryan 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 — Ryan 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 Ryan?
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. Ryan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ryan accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Ryan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Car Accidents attorneys serving Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville in Tennessee
Ryan handles car accidents matters throughout Tennessee. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified car accidents attorneys in that community.
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