Bridget Joy Pyman

Bridget Pyman handles primarily complex litigation matters within the Firm’s health care liability defense and railroad defense practice groups. A significant portion of Ms. Pyman’s professional focus is dedicated to assisting health care providers navigate operational challenges and maintain compliance amid frequently evolving statutory and regulatory landscapes.

Ms. Pyman is experienced in all aspects of pre-trial litigation, and she has a proven record of procuring full or partial dismissals through the drafting and successful argument of dispositive motions and has authored winning appellate briefs. She works diligently to guide her clients through the intricate legal and technical nuances of health care liability and railroad matters.

Outside of the office, Ms. Pyman is a dedicated patron of the arts and a frequent presence in the audience at performances by the Knoxville Opera, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and the UT College of Music.

Community Leadership, Honors, and Participation:

Tennessee Bar Association (TBA)

TBA, Health Law Section Executive Council’s Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Representative (2024 – Present)TBA YLD, High School Mock Trial Committee Chair (2026-2028)TBA YLD, Long Range Planning Committee East TN Member (2026-2029)TBA YLD, High School Mock Trial Committee Vice Chair (2025-2026)TBA YLD Board Member (2025 – Present)TBA YLD, High School Mock Trial Committee Member (2023-2024)

Knoxville Bar Association (KBA)

KBA, Publications Committee Member (2023 – Present)KBA YLD, Volunteer Breakfast Committee Co-Chair (2025)KBA YLD, High School Mock Trial Committee Co-Chair (2021-2023)KBA YLD Board Member (2021-2023, 2025)KBA YLD President’s Award for Outstanding Performance and Dedicated Service (2023, 2025)

East Tennessee Lawyers Association of Women (ETLAW), Programming Chair (2024 – Present)

Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Beta Xi (Virginia Tech) Chapter Advisor

National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC), Member

Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court, Barrister

American Inn of Court, National Advocacy Trial Program Competitor (2022)