Bruce D. Fox

Co-Founder & Partner | Personal Injury Attorney

“Justice is not something given — it’s something fought for. Every client deserves an advocate who will stand firm, no matter the odds.” – Bruce Fox

Professional Background

Bruce Fox is a partner and co-founder of Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette. With more than 45 years of experience, Bruce has built his career on representing individuals in personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, workers’ compensation, products liability, trucking litigation, and hospital and nursing home injuries.

In addition to his trial practice, Bruce has significant experience as lead counsel in multi-state class action litigation, handling complex cases against powerful defendants. His depth of experience and commitment to his clients have earned him recognition as one of Tennessee’s most respected trial lawyers.

Bruce earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Tennessee, then pursued advanced legal studies at Cambridge University in England, where he received an LLB in International Law.

Professional Affiliations & Leadership

• Master of the Bench, Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court (Knoxville)
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – limited to 100 Tennessee lawyers
• Past President & Board Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA)
• Appointed Member, Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council (2008–2021)
• Current Chairman, Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Experience & Recognition

Bruce has tried more than 125 state and federal jury trials to completion and more than 400 non-jury cases throughout his career. Known for his courtroom skill and tenacity, many of his clients come to him through referrals from past clients and fellow attorneys, with some returning for representation across decades.
His career highlights include:

• Regularly voted among the Top Attorneys in Knoxville by CityView Magazine
• Paladin Award, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (2011) – recognizing outstanding results for a client despite obstacles and protecting the civil justice system.
• Mid-South Super Lawyers (2007–present)
• Top Attorney, CityView Magazine (2008–present) in multiple practice areas including personal injury, workers’ compensation, class action, and wrongful death.
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (2025) – The award recognizes a trial lawyer member who has distinguished themselves providing outstanding legal representation to those who have been injured, killed, or impoverished and whose only alternative was to seek justice through the civil justice system.

Bruce is also a frequent lecturer and educator, speaking at seminars and legal education programs across the Southeast and Midwest on topics such as workers’ compensation, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and trucking litigation.

Community Involvement

A lifelong advocate for justice both inside and outside the courtroom, Bruce is deeply engaged in civic and nonprofit work.

• Tennessee Wildlife Federation (Chairman): Oversees initiatives such as Hunters for the Hungry (providing 750,000 pounds of venison to families in need), the Scholastic Clay Target Program (supporting thousands of high school athletes), and Tennessee Clean (a statewide effort to address environmental waste in waterways and roadways).

• Supports children’s rights and disability awareness, particularly through the Autism Society of America (East Tennessee Chapter) and Breakthrough, dedicating time and fundraising efforts to promote awareness and support for children with autism and special needs.

Personal Life

Bruce grew up in Clinton, Tennessee, where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and fairness from his family. Today, he lives in Knoxville with his wife, Mary Jane. Together, they have six grown children and thirteen grandchildren.

When away from the office, Bruce enjoys spending time with family, traveling extensively throughout Europe and Africa, skiing, hunting, and golfing.