Thomas A. Wiseman, III

The American College of Trial Lawyers notes that its carefully selected members have mastered the art of advocacy. It’s no surprise that Tom Wiseman was inducted as a Fellow in 2007. Tom is one of Nashville’s most respected lawyers and epitomizes the combination of significant experience, sound judgment and humility that sets Wiseman Ashworth Trauger attorneys apart from many others. Tom’s extensive trial experience and proven intuition have earned him significant credibility among clients, judges and the Bar. Tom is a trial lawyer. He has tried more than 75 jury trials to verdict in Tennessee State and Federal trial courts and in other states. He is committed to tireless and effective advocacy on behalf of every client. He learns all he can about the client’s business, medical practice or product and presents a compelling and understandable narrative to inform and persuade the jury. Effectively using technology as an aid in the courtroom, Tom educates the jury and communicates themes that are essential to winning a case from a jury comprised of different backgrounds, interests and learning styles. Tom’s effective advocacy and track record in the courtroom are bringing successful results in many forms for the firm’s clients today. Tom Wiseman was named Best Lawyers in America® 2012 “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of medical malpractice defense; he has been included in Best Lawyers in America since 1999. Tom is AV®Preeminent™ rated – the highest peer-review rating possible. Committed to building professionalism in law, he has taught Trial Advocacy as an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt Law School for 15 years. In his leisure time, Tom is an avid sports fan and enjoys cooking and swimming. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Thomas A. Wiseman, III included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation Fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation Ranked in 2018 Chambers USA Best Lawyers in America© recognized since 1999 Super Lawyers 2006-2024 Best Lawyers® 2012 Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Best Lawyers® 2014 Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Best Lawyers® 2015 Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Best Lawyers® 2017 Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Best Lawyers® 2019 Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Best Lawyers® 2024 Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Best Lawyers® 2025 Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Nashville Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas A. Wiseman, III 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 2011 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2010 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2009 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2008 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2007 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2006 Mid-South Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, Vanderbilt University School of Law
• Nashville Aquatic Club, President 2025

• Tennessee
• Kentucky
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee

• American Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Nashville Bar Association
• Nashville Bar Association, Past President
• Kentucky Bar Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates