James R. Kennamer - Chattanooga, TN
Attorney at McMahan Law Firm
Automobile and Trucking Accidents Lawyers in Chattanooga, TN
701 Cherokee Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37405
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Chattanooga Automobile and Trucking Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 09/18/2026
Areas of Practice
- Automobile and Trucking Accidents
- Social Security Claims
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Jay Kennamer has been fighting for injured people since 1992, building a career defined by courtroom strength, trusted legal knowledge, and a passion for justice. He joined The McMahan Law Firm in 2000.
Jay serves clients across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, handling cases involving auto accidents, truck accidents, Social Security Disability, workers’ comp, and other serious personal injuries.
Jay is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an achievement that recognizes elite trial performance and legal ethics.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- High Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2011
Education
Legal Education
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Cumberland College of Tennessee School of Law, Lebanon, Tennessee, 1992
Juris Doctor -
Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1993
Master of Laws
Major: Taxation
Non Legal Education
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University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1989
BS
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1993
- Alabama, 1992
- Georgia, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Other Affiliations
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Member)
- Tennessee Association of Justice Circle of Advocates (Member)
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