A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, W. Gerald “Jerry” Tidwell has been practicing law for 35 plus years. His entire career has been spent as a general trial lawyer. Mr. Tidwell defends civil suits including extensive work in construction suits, fire claims, premise liability and civil rights lawsuits. In appropriate circumstances, he also pursues personal injury and commercial actions for plaintiffs. Probate and criminal defense work round out his case roster. Mr. Tidwell’s representative clients over the years include the Police Benevolent Association for whom he is general counsel to in the State of Tennessee, the Fraternal Order of Police, the City of Chattanooga, private business owners as well as many individuals. Jerry is best known for his genuine care and concern for his clients as well as his fierce representation of their causes
