Robert D. Massey.

ATTORNEY

About Bob

Legal Experience

  • Began practicing law in 1983, focusing on criminal defense, family law, personal injury, Social Security, and probate cases.

  • Handles a wide range of litigation, including jury trials, appeals, and complex legal matters, with 90% of practice devoted to litigation.

  • Certified in Criminal Defense Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1993.

  • Successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Public Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1979).

  • Recognized for academic excellence and leadership throughout his education.

Notable Achievements

  • Named a Super Lawyer from 2006 to 2017 and received AV Preeminent ratings by Martindale-Hubbell from 2003 to 2017.

  • Honored with the Robert W. Ritchie Award by the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (1992-2017).

  • Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Tennessee by the American Trial Lawyers Association (2009-2015).

  • Achieved significant appellate success, including arguing cases before being licensed and securing favorable outcomes for clients.

Memberships

  • Life Member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

  • Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) 

  • Member of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc.  (NCDD)

  • Member of the Giles County Bar Association since 1985, serving as President from 1985 to 1991.

  • Active in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

  • Involved in community organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America Middle Tennessee Council and the Pulaski Exchange Club.