General Information
Year founded:
1954
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Since its founding in 1954, Arnett, Draper & Hagood has attributed its success to the “three I’s”: integrity, intelligence and industry. While our society and the practice of law have certainly changed and evolved during the course of the firm’s history, the firm's belief that integrity is the most important characteristic of a good lawyer has not. Additionally the longevity of Arnett, Draper & Hagood and the achievements of its lawyers, both past and present, are a testament to the firm's continued focus on the intelligence and industry necessary to effectively and successfully address the needs of its clients. The litigation skill and experience of the firm’s lawyers is broad. The firm’s attorneys conduct trial practice in matters including aviation law, commercial, corporate law, drug and medical device and hospital law, employment discrimination and employment law, ERISA law, estate law, insurance law, labor law, medical and professional malpractice law, personal injury law, products liability law, wills and trusts law, workers’ compensation law and wrongful death law. The philosophy of Arnett, Draper & Hagood is to strive to become partners with our clients, and service to clients and to the profession of law is the reason for the existence of the law firm of Arnett, Draper & Hagood.
Rankings
Arnett Baker Draper Hagood, LLP is metro ranked in 13 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Knoxville
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Individuals
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Firm Leadership
About Our Clients
Covenant Health Systems
Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center
National Healthcare Corporation
Shoney's of Knoxville
Sea Ray Division of Brunswick Corporation
Thermocopy of Tennessee, Inc.
IFG Companies
EMC Insurance Companies
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
CUNA Mutual
Motorist Mutual
CHUBB Group of Insurance Companies
American National
Nationwide Indemnity
Carolina Casualty Insurance Group
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Employment Law - Management
I've worked with this law firm for over 30 years. I've also worked with a variety of professionals within their organization. They've always been prompt, thorough and knowledgeable. In addition, I've always found them to be fair with their costs. I highly recommend them.
Russell Greer
– Friedmans Appliances
Employment Law - Management
always fast response very detail
Roy (Slick) Leslie
– Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
I would love to clone Rachel Hurt at this firm and place her duplicate in each of the 50 states where we do business. She is by far one of the most dedicated and hard working attorneys I've used in my 35 yrs of being in the insurance industry. She treats my money as if it were her own.
MJ Thompson
– American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
During a very stressful time, I could not have found a better defense firm to work with than Arnett, Draper & Hagood. Rick, Dan and their staff were responsive, professional and highly skilled!
Employment Law - Management
Our relationship goes back to 1972.
Joe Adcock
– Boiler Equipment Company
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Very professional lawyers. They are knowledgeable, responsive and available when they are needed. They are a trusted partner in insurance litigation.
Edward Hozalski
– York Risk Services
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
We have retained this firm in the Knoxville area for many years. If I could clone attorney Rachel Draper, I would put her in each of the 50 states where we conduct business. Her responsiveness and hard work in unparalleled.
MJ Thompson
– American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Going through a lawsuit is a nightmare. Arnett, Draper & Hagood attorneys Rick and Dan have exceeded any expectations we could have had. Not only have they proven their professional skills, they have been excellent confidants.
Alex Benyo
– Taylor-Winfield Technologies, Inc.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
I have worked with attorney Rachel Hurt at Arnett, Draper & Hagood, and she has been absolutely fantastic. She is easily in the top three attorneys that I work with across the nation.
Andrew Kreul
– American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
We deal primarily with Arnett, Draper & Hagood attorney Rick Powers, and he is very responsive, knows the law, and obtains results. We enjoyed a long working relationship, and I highly respect and recommend this firm.
Bill Kitchings
– EMC Insurance Company
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
The quality of work at Arnett, Draper & Hagood is the gold standard. The professionals at this firm consistently provide the highest level of legal representation at very reasonable rates and always deliver more than promised. They never cease to wow me.
Daniel Connell,
Consultant
– Nationwide Indemnity
Employment Law - Management
Arnett, Draper & Hagood has handled the majority of our legal needs for the last thirty years. We are well-pleased.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Rick Powers at Arnett, Draper & Hagood is confident of his ability in trying cases. He is quick to respond to questions and contacting our insured.
Mary Childress,
Claims Adjuster
– EMC Insurance Company
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Arnett, Draper & Hagood is a proactive firm with a results oriented work ethic. They provide clear and timely communication to clients and have a stellar reputation in the industry.
Daniel Connell,
Consultant
– Nationwide Indemnity
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Arnett, Draper & Hagood gave immediate acknowledgement of the assignment and professional work and swiftly worked thru the assignment. They used their knowledge of the case to work thru it in a timely fashion and worked within the stated budget.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Our primary contact is Attorney Rick Powers. Rick possess strong legal defense skills. The type of litigation that he handles for us: commercial auto, premise liability, property PD, and injury cases. We highly recommend this firm.
Bill Kitchings
– EMC Insurance Company
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
William Sims of Arnett, Draper & Hagood handled a very difficult law suit for me and did an excellent job.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
We have worked with Arnett, Draper & Hagood for several years and recommend them for defense work.
Bill Kitchings
– EMC Insurance Company
Health Care Law
I have worked with many health care attorneys in my career and Rick Powers and his team are among the very best.
Insurance Law
I was completely pleased with all aspects of the handling of my files with this firm.
Insurance Law
We do commercial transportation coverage. It is a niche market with specialized area of law and regulations.
Mickie Grove,
Claim Supr
– Carolina Casualty Insurance Company
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Knoxville
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Individuals
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier 3 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 3 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Arbitration
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Health Care Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Arnett Baker Draper Hagood, LLP has 12 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Arnett Baker Draper Hagood, LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Demographics
Partners
Male:
8
Female:
1
Of Counsel (but not partners)
Male:
2
Associates
Male:
5
Female:
1
Other Lawyers
Male:
1
Attorney Management / Department Heads
Female:
1
Paralegals
Female:
3
Non-Legal Employees
Male:
1
Female:
6
Main Location
Knoxville,
TN
First Horizon Plaza, Suite 2300
P.O. Box 300
Knoxville, TN 37901-0300
United States
865-546-7000
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