Keith D. Stewart
Partner
Attorney Keith D. Stewart has a broad and diverse practice, which includes a range of practice areas. Over the past decade, Keith has focused much of his practice on Personal Injury, including Mass Torts and Toxic Torts, Commercial/Small Business Disputes, Medical Malpractice/Health Care Liability Actions (“HCLA”), and Criminal Defense. Keith’s practice also includes Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Real Estate Law, Employment Law/Wrongful Discharge, and Construction.
Keith particularly enjoys working with and representing entrepreneurs, software developers/engineers, small businesses/owners, and leaders across a wide spectrum of industry, technology (including medical technology), science, and medicine.
Keith excels at finding client-focused solutions to real-world problems and enjoys the relationships he fosters with his clients. His diverse background and experience set him apart from his colleagues. Clients particularly appreciate Keith’s intellect, personality, compassion, and ability to simplify complex problems and issues.
Keith enjoys spending time with his wife, Joanie, and their dogs and cats (and other animals), spending time with his large family in upper East Tennessee and Southern Virginia, playing golf, reading, and UT sports.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice/HCLA; Nursing Home Negligence; Toxic Torts, Mass Torts, Business/Commercial Disputes; Contract Drafting/Negotiation; Mergers & Acquisitions; Entity Formation; Construction Disputes/Issues; Real Estate Law; Employment Law/Wrongful Discharge; Civil Litigation; Trial/Appellate Practice.
Admissions and Affiliations
- Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1996
- Supreme Court of The United States, 2008
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 2000
Service
- Board of Governors, Knoxville Bar Association, 2015-2017
- Chapter Advisor, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Beta Sigma Chapter, 2006 – 2018
- Treasurer, Campaigns to Elect and Re-Elect Judge Andrew Jackson, VI, 2004 – 2019
- Chairman/Co-Chairman, Legislative Committee, Knoxville Bar Association, 2008 – 2018
- Foundation Board Member, The Sertoma Center, 2017-2018
- Knoxville Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
Recognition
- President’s Award, Knoxville Bar Association, 2006
- Board of Governors, Knoxville Bar Association, 2013-2015
- Board of Governors, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
- CityView “Top Attorney” – Medical Malpractice – Plaintiff, Nursing Home – Plaintiff, Class Action, Consumer Protection.
Credentials
Law School
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1995
College
Tusculum College, B.S., 1991
