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Jerry is a founding member of the Firm. The Firm Menzies, Rainey & Kizer started January 1, 1975, with 4 lawyers in one location. In the almost 50 years since, the Firm has grown to 53 lawyers in 7 locations. The core values of the Firm have not changed in 50 years.

In his time away from the courtroom and his office, Jerry tries to spend quality time with Martha, his wife of 57 years, three daughters, their husbands and five grandchildren. He loves to hike, travel, wing shoot, compete at duplicate bridge, and watch British mysteries with his wife. Jerry and Martha attend First Presbyterian Church of Jackson where he serves as an Elder.

In over 57 years of continuous law practice, Jerry has tried hundreds of cases (jury and non jury) representing physicians, hospitals, nurses, clinics, other healthcare providers in healthcare liability cases and representing insurance companies, trucking companies, corporations, businesses, and individuals in a variety of other types of cases.

Named to Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law (Defense)

Mid-South Super Lawyers (Tennessee)

Named among the Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee by Super Lawyers

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Education

University of Tennessee, LLB, 1966; University of the South, Sewanee, BA, 1964

Bar Admissions

Tennessee Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

U. S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Interests

Jerry has served as a lecturer and discussion panel member for SVMIC Loss Prevention seminars, and lectured on various issues related to healthcare law. He also served as a Hearing Committee member for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.