Attorney Mark S. Beveridge
Dedicated Injury Lawyer in Nashville
In 1996, Mark joined
Randy Kinnard and
Daniel Clayton and the firm of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge was formed. For more
than 20 years, Mark has focused primarily on handling cases involving
medical negligence and personal injury law. He has achieved great success
in and out of the courtroom on behalf of his clients.
Mark S. Beveridge, Sr. Partner at the law firm of Kinnard, Clayton &
Beveridge, has been selected to the 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers. Super
Lawyers recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their
legal practice.
Extensive Legal Experience - Practicing Law Since 1980
In 1980, Mark Beveridge began his legal career as an Assistant District
Attorney General in the Davidson County District Attorney’s office.
He rose to the position of team leader and chief prosecutor in one of
Nashville’s criminal courts where he had primary responsibility
for all felony prosecutions. His ten years in the District Attorney’s
office gave him invaluable courtroom and jury trial experience.
In 1991, Mark decided to enter private practice, joining a prominent local
firm. During his time there, he gained extensive civil litigation experience
handling cases ranging from
medical malpractice to workers’ compensation and personal injury claims.
Honors & Awards
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AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
-
Best Lawyers in America since 2011
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Mid-South
Super Lawyers® from 2006-2019
- 2020 Nashville "Lawyer of the Year" for Product Liability Litigation
- 2017 Nashville "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation
- 2016 Nashville “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law
Giving Back to the Local Community
In December 2015, Mark was appointed Judge of the Belle Meade City Court,
where he serves two mornings per month. He previously served as Vice Chairman
of the Municipal Planning Commission for the City of Belle Meade. He was
appointed by Mayor Karl Dean to the Metro Nashville Domestic Violence
Safety Assessment Task Force. He is a past President of the Exchange Club
of Nashville and of Exchange Club Charities, Inc. and a former Chairman
of the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville. Mark is an active member
of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he has been an elder, youth mentor,
and youth Sunday school teacher. He participates in Room in the Inn, Habitat
for Humanity builds, and a Friday morning men’s Bible study group.
When not advocating for injury victims, Mark can be found playing tennis,
enjoying a game of golf, relaxing with some gardening, reading history,
or taking a bike ride or a walk in the park or on the Nashville Greenway.
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1980
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee, 1992
Education
University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Nashville Bar Association, Board of Directors
- Tennessee Bar Association, Member
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors, Circle of Advocates
- Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Tennessee Bar Foundation, Fellow
