Wood Smith Henning & Berman is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office in Knoxville, Tennessee, continuing the firm's targeted expansion in the Southeast and commitment to providing exceptional legal services in the region. Accompanying the expansion, WSHB welcomes trial attorney Chris Brown as managing partner of this new location, the firm's 43rd office.
Brown brings an impressive history of litigation experience across multiple states and jurisdictions as well as practice areas. He focuses his practice on automobile negligence, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, transportation and trucking, medical fraud and abuse, and general civil litigation. A seasoned first-chair trial attorney, Brown has led jury trials in Florida, Michigan, and Tennessee.
"Opening a Knoxville office is a natural progression of WSHB's astronomical growth over the past few years, and we are thrilled to have someone of Chris' caliber leading the way," said Firmwide Managing Partner Stewart Reid. "His courtroom expertise, leadership, and dedication to his clients align perfectly with our firm's values and priorities."
Brown began his legal career in Miami, Florida, defending complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, assault, and spinal injuries. He later transitioned into public service, serving as a prosecutor and district attorney where he led major crime prosecutions.
"I'm honored to join WSHB and lead its expansion into Tennessee," commented Brown. "This is an exciting opportunity to serve clients with excellence, build a strong local presence, and contribute to the firm's dynamic litigation practice."
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