
Thomas I. Carlton, Jr., Insurance Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Over 61 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior PartneratCornelius & Collins, LLP
Nashville, TN
Practicing insurance in Nashville since 1965.
- 61+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. is a senior partner based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cornelius & Collins, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Nashville, TN
- Experience
- over 61 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Nashville, TN.
- Over 61 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Thomas I. Carlton, Jr.: Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. is a senior partner based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cornelius & Collins, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thomas takes on
Thomas concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Insurance cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thomas takes product liability 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thomas 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. — insurance lawyer in Nashville
Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. is a senior partner based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cornelius & Collins, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, product liability law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years. Thomas practices at Cornelius & Collins, LLP in Nashville, TN.
Thomas's approach to insurance cases
Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, product liability law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years. Thomas practices at Cornelius & Collins, LLP in Nashville, TN.
The kind of cases Thomas takes
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Nashville School of Law
J.D. · 1965
Vanderbilt University
B.A. · 1960
Jurisdictions
Thomas's state bar admissions
Tennessee
1965 · ACTIVE
Thomas studied at J.D. in Nashville School of Law and B.A. in Vanderbilt University.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed J.D. in Nashville School of Law and B.A. in Vanderbilt University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Thomas has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Thomas's professional memberships and bar associations
Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations
membership
American College of Trial Lawyers
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Nashville Bar Foundation
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Tennessee Bar Foundation
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Locations
Thomas I. Carlton, Jr.'s office in Nashville
Thomas's primary office is at Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 1500, Nashville, TN, 37219-0695. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cornelius & Collins, LLP
Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 1500
Nashville, TN 37219-0695
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How to hire Thomas I. Carlton, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas I. Carlton, Jr.
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?
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. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new insurance clients right now?
Thomas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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