Burke Keaty, Car Accidents Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Slip & Fall · 5.0/5 rating from 25 verified client reviews
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Nashville, TN
Practicing car accidents in Nashville since 2008.
- 18+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 25 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Burke Keaty is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Slip & Fall. Burke has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 client reviews.
- Based in
- Nashville, TN
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Personal Injury · Slip & Fall
- Handles Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Slip & Fall matters from Nashville, TN.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Burke Keaty: Burke Keaty is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Slip & Fall. Burke has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Burke Keaty
Burke concentrates on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Burke handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Personal Injury
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Slip & Fall
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Wrongful Death
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Car Accidents cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Burke takes car accidents 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 Burke agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Burke takes personal injury 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 Burke agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Burke takes slip & fall 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 Burke agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Burke takes wrongful death 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 Burke agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Burke Keaty — Over 18 years of Tennessee car accidents experience
Burke Keaty is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Slip & Fall. Burke has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 client reviews.
Burke Keaty has spent his entire career helping injured victims and their families hold at-fault parties and their insurance companies responsible for the harm they cause. Burke has successfully resolved hundreds of cases on behalf of clients injured in car, motorcycle, bus, and tractor-trailer collisions, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists harmed by others on the roadway.
Burke has earned an AV Preeminent 5.0 Martindale-Hubbell ranking, which is the highest ranking possible. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star every year since 2014 and recognized as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” lawyers in Tennessee by The National Trial Lawyers Association.
Burke went to college at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, graduating with honors in 2005 with a major in Finance and minor in Accounting. He then attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating in 2008. During law school in Knoxville he had an invaluable clerkship working for an outstanding trial lawyer named Bob Pryor, Sr., who cemented Burke's desire to practice personal injury law. After graduating, Burke returned home to Nashville to work with attorney John Day and was a partner at his firm before coming to Morgan & Morgan in 2017.
Burke is married to Jenney Springer Keaty, who’s also a trial lawyer at Morgan & Morgan. They have four young boys and enjoy spending time together outdoors and cheering for their sons’ baseball and basketball teams.
Recent Wins
Gooch v. Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete
$31,894,263
Trucking Accident
2024
Anna Dent v. CSM Transportation, LLC
$1,065,860
Trucking Accident
2024
Bates v. Harbour
$821,270
Personal Injury
2019
Anthony Derryberry v. Metro Davidson County
$746,171
Car Accident
2024
McCann, Cindy vs. Kramer, Alexander
$500,706
Car Accident
2023
Henry May Jr. v. Steak 'n Shake, Inc.
$400,000
Personal Injury
2019
Sniegon, Paul v. Kiefer, Melissa
$330,000
Car Accident
2023
Morrell, Matthew vs. Shoney's Tenn 1, LLC
$250,000
Slip and Fall
2022
Donald Deberry, Jr. v. State of Tennessee
$99,097
Car Accident
2019
Parker, Quinton v. Posey, Mary
$50,000
Car Accident
2022
Sillers, Betty vs. Childress, Donna
$30,179
Personal Injury
2019
How Burke handles car accidents matters
Burke Keaty has spent his entire career helping injured victims and their families hold at-fault parties and their insurance companies responsible for the harm they cause. Burke has successfully resolved hundreds of cases on behalf of clients injured in car, motorcycle, bus, and tractor-trailer collisions, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists harmed by others on the roadway. Burke has earned an…
Who Burke represents
Burke reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, personal injury, and slip & fall matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Burke Keaty's legal education and bar admissions
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. · 2008
University of Tennessee
B.S. Finance · 2005
Jurisdictions
Burke's state bar admissions
Tennessee
2008 · ACTIVE
Burke studied at J.D. in University of Tennessee College of Law and B.S. Finance in University of Tennessee.
Law school and academic background
Burke completed J.D. in University of Tennessee College of Law and B.S. Finance in University of Tennessee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Burke runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Burke Keaty
Burke has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Burke's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star - 2014 - 2019 •National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40 - 2014 •Nashville Bar Association •Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association •Tennessee Bar Association
membership
Locations
Burke Keaty's office in Nashville
Burke's primary office is at 810 Broadway, Suite 105, Nashville, TN, 37203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Burke Keaty — 5.0/5 rating from 25 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Burke. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Nashville.
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How to hire Burke Keaty — 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 Burke usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Burke charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Burke'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; Burke will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Nashville, 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 Burke
Burke 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. Burke confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Burke'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 Burke Keaty
How much does it cost to hire Burke for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Burke walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Burke offer a free consultation?
Burke charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Burke's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Burke'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. Burke gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Burke take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Burke 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 — Burke 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 Burke?
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. Burke will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Burke accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Burke'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 Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville in Tennessee
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