
David Britton Peel
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About David Britton Peel
I believe I was called into the law to help people through the hardest challenges of their lives. Serious injury or death of a loved one is something none of us can prepare for. In my practice, I carry the burden of the financial aspects of catastrophic cases so my clients can focus on healing. As a husband and father of three, I value faith and family above all else. I practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical & Pharmacy Malpractice, Disability, Product Liability, Insurance Claims, Wills and cases involving a Negligent Land Owners/Homeowners. ----------- Peel has always been a leader, and excelled in his various endeavors. He worked his way through all his schooling, but still served notably. As to his Pre-law Studies: Always an Honor Student Achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout (less than 3% nationally do) Wrote a nationally-recognized paper earning an NRA Award, all before finishing high school. He earned a Academic Scholarship to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Served as the President and officer of local campus clubs Served as an Officer of his fraternity Served as a Presenter in a national competition Won multiple Regional Awards for his creative work. As to his Legal Studies: Served as President of the Christian Legal Society Served on Moot Court Board at the University of Memphis Law School Competed as a Finalist in Moot Court Competition Graduated with the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy As to his Community Service: Served as President of the Millington Chamber of Commerce Served as Chairman of Friends of Scouting Served as Legal Counsel to Millington Jaycees Speaker on Community involvement Guest Speaker, U.S. Naval Activity Guest Judge, American Heart Association Graduate of Leadership Millington As to Christian Service: Ordained Deacon at age 29, Bellevue Baptist Church, under Dr. Adrian Rogers Bible Fellowship Teacher to Young Married Adults Speaker on Christian Apologetics Speaker on Creation v. Evolution Trainer on FAITH Evangelism Speaker on "Made to Count" Missionary to Ukraine, Caribbean and Africa As to his Legal Career: Tennessee Supreme Court, Rule 31 Listed Civil Trial Mediator Admitted, U.S. District Court Admitted, Tennessee Supreme Court Member of Christian Legal Society Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Member, Lawyers Involved for Tennessee Member, American Association of Justice Member, American Bar Association Member of Memphis Bar Association Accredited Member, Better Business Bureau Speaker and lecturer, Medical Issues and Law Adjunct Professor, SWTCC Multiple Notable Verdict & Settlements in Tennessee Trial Reporter Published author of hundreds of Legal Articles Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David Britton Peel included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About David Britton Peel Included on the 2025Mid-South Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Memphis State University School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee, 1995
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence
- Honors: Dean's Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Honors: Moot Court Board 1993-1995
- Honors: President of the Christian Legal Society
- Honors: Finalist in Moot Court Competition
- Honors: Honored with the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Honors: Clerked for several law firms during law school including writing a brief that went to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Non Legal Education
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1990
- Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Ad/PR 1990
- Honors: Earned an Academic Scholarship
- Honors: President and officer of several campus clubs
- Honors: Officer of his college fraternity
- Honors: National Presenter in a national creative competition
- Honors: Won multiple Regional Awards for his creative work.
- Honors: Worked up to 56 hour weeks while taking 16 hours in school
- Honors: Still graduated in only 3 1/2 years.
- Major: Advertising/Journalism
- El Dorado High School, El Dorado, Arkansas 1987
- Honors: An Honor Student while working 1-3 jobs throughout much of high school
- Honors: Achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout (less than 3% nationally do)
- Honors: Wrote a nationally-recognized paper supporting the 2nd Amendment earning an NRA Award, all before finishing high school.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Past Positions
- A. Wilson Wages Law Firm, Attorney, 1996 - 2000
Classes and Seminars
- Introduction to Law for the Paralegal, State Tech-Millington Campus
- Leadership for the New Millennium
- Using Medical Records in Legal Matters
- Apologetics and the Truth of the Bible
- Creation vs. Evolution
- Speaker, “Are Dinosaurs in the Bible? And Other Hard Questions”
- Pastor Training Leader in Hyderabad, India
- Guest Speaker, Historic First Baptist Church Millington
- Evangelism Trainer “Sharing One’s Faith Without Fear”
- Guest Speaker, Crosspointe Baptist Men’s Group, Millington
- Guest Preacher, Mt. Vernon Memorial Church, Shelby Forest
- Guest Speaker, Millington First Baptist Church Seniors
- Instructor: “Made To Count…Living a Life That Matters”
- Lecturer: “Why you need Uninsured Motorist Insurance”
- Guest Speaker, Millington Rotary Club
- Presentation: “Legal Mistakes You May be making”
- Speaker on Community involvement
- Guest Speaker, U.S. Naval Activity, “Leadership for a New Millennium”
- Guest Judge, American Heart Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Bible Fellowship Teacher for 9 years to Young Married Adults, Bellevue
- Serves on the Board of Directors of Love Worth Finding Ministries
- International Missionary to Ukraine, Caribbean, Africa, India, the Amazon
- Youth Class Leader for 4 years, Bellevue Baptist
- Served as President of the Millington Chamber of Commerce
- Graduate of Leadership Millington
- Served as District Chairman of Friends of Scouting
- Served as Legal Counsel to Millington Jaycees
- Served as on the Board of the Millington Chamber of Commerce
- Eagle Project Sponsor
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Millington Area Chamber of Commerce, 2003 (President)
- Millington Area Chamber of Commerce, 1999 - 2002 (Board of Directors)
- University of Memphis Christian Legal Society, 1994 - 1995 (Student President)
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, 1996 - Present (Member)
- Tennessee Bar Association, 1996 - Present (Member)
- Christian Legal Society, 1996 - Present (Member)
- Millington Jaycees, 1998 - Present (Legal Counsel)
- Bellevue Baptist Church, 1991 - Present (Member)
- Bellevue Baptist Church, 1998 - Present (Deacon)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | David Britton Peel |
| Firm | Peel Law Firm |
| Address | 8582 U.S. Highway 51 North, Millington, TN 38053 |
| Phone | 901-872-4229 |
| Phone | 901-872-4272 |
| Website | www.peellawfirm.com |
| Website | peellawfirm.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |