Laura Baker is a Shareholder at the Law Offices of John Day and one of Nashville’s top personal injury and wrongful death trial attorneys. With 18 years of experience, she represents injured people and families across Tennessee in serious injury and complex tort litigation, including car and truck accidents, wrongful death claims, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, and dangerous product cases. Laura has successfully handled hundreds of cases and is known for thorough preparation, strategic litigation, and courtroom-ready advocacy.
Laura has earned recognition as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Tennessee by leading peer-reviewed and attorney-rating organizations. She holds the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest distinction for legal ability and ethical standards based on peer review. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a top attorney in Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation for Plaintiffs. She has also been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer in Personal Injury every year since 2013 and has been honored among the Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee, the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the Mid-South, and the Top 50 Nashville Super Lawyers. In addition, Laura has been named “Best of the Bar” by the Nashville Business Journal nine times, most recently in 2024.
Laura is also widely respected for her leadership and service in the legal community. She is a Past President of the Nashville Bar Association, the largest metropolitan bar association in Tennessee, and has served for years in leadership roles supporting attorney training and professionalism. She received the NBA President’s Award for her work establishing Friday Fundamentals, a program designed to bridge the gap between law school and law practice for new attorneys. Laura also served as President of the Lawyers’ Association for Women and is a Master of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court.
Laura has been recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as an Attorney for Justice since 2019 for her commitment to pro bono service. She served as Chair of the 2021 Campaign for Equal Justice for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, where she helped lead an unprecedented $1 million campaign to support access to free civil legal services.
A Nashville native, Laura earned her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she concentrated in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and competed on the National Trial Team. She was awarded the Tennessee Attorney General’s Award of Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Laura earned her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College.
Laura Baker is known for combining high-level trial skill with client-centered representation, making her a trusted choice for individuals and families seeking a top Nashville personal injury lawyer for serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Tennessee.
