Ira M. Long, Jr.

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) – Tulane University School of Law, Cum Laude - 1982 
• Bachelor of Arts  - University of Tennessee at Knoxville, High Honors - 1977 

Accomplishments

• For more than 25 years, I have represented numerous individuals and organizations in many kinds of lawsuits, and have been recognized by my peers as having achieved an "AV" rating. (Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings - martindale.com: A- very high to preeminent legal ability; V - very High Ethical Standards)
• Tulane University School of Law, Cum Laude, Order of the Coif and Moot Court Board Member  

Bar Association Memberships

• Tennessee Bar Association
• Chattanooga Bar Association  

Court Admissions

• Tennessee Supreme Court - 2003 
• Colorado Supreme Court - 1982 
• U.S. District Court, District of Colorado - 1982   
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee - 2003 
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit - 1982
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia - 2003 

Boards / Committee Memberships

• Chattanooga Bar Association President 2011
• Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association, President 2006
• Tennessee Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice
• Colorado Bar Association, Member, Interprofessional committee, 2001-2003
• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Medical Malpractce Task Force, 2000-2003

Types of Cases

• Business and Commercial Litigation
• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff
• Wrongful Death Litigation - Plaintiff
• Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiff
• Hospital Malpractice Litigation - Plaintiff
• Divorce and Domestic Relations Litigation
• Consumer Protection Act Litigation
• Wills, Trusts and Probate Litigation
• Disability Benefits Litigation
• General civil Litigation and Arbitration

 ***NOTE: In the area of Medical Malpractice - hospital only

• Free Initial Consultation: Yes
• Typical Retainer Fee: not required in contingent fee cases 
• Fixed-Priced Services and Fees: available in select cases 
• Hourly Rate Fees: not in contingent fee cases; wide rage for hourly fees
  
  ***NOTE - In the area of Medical Malpractice - hospital only

What influences led you to your primary area of practice and what life experience made you to be a better attorney?

In my practice, every day is different, because every case is different. Clients are distinctive, the facts of each case are unique and the law is constantly evolving.

Most of our cases are referred to us by other attorneys or by clients for whom we have achieved very favorable results.

I enjoy working closely with individuals.