Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers

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Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers

At Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, we provide experienced legal representation to clients from the Chattanooga area, and throughout Tennessee and North Georgia. A trusted pillar of the Chattanooga community since 1969, our law firm has helped numerous clients in legal matters involving personal injury, asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, criminal defense, Social Security Disability (SSD), workers' compensation and union-side labor law.

In 1969, after leaving the Hamilton County district attorney's office, Jerry H. Summers founded the law firm of Jerry H. Summers, P.C. Over the years, the firm name has changed as other attorneys have gone into practice with Jerry. In 1985, the firm became known as Summers & McCrea, P.C. In 1987, the firm's name changed to Summers, McCrea & Wyatt, P.C. Since 1995, the firm has been known as Summers & Wyatt, P.C. Most recently, in 2014, the firm has transitioned to Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers.

Currently, our firm is comprised of six attorneys and a dedicated support staff. Every member of our firm upholds the highest standards of professional and business ethics.

Our practice is dedicated to helping individuals who face difficult, life-changing legal matters, from those suffering injuries caused by negligence, to people who have been arrested and charged with DUI, drug crimes, white collar crimes and other criminal charges.

Whatever legal matter you face, our lawyers will work with you closely to help you seek the most favorable outcome possible. We seek favorable results through negotiation and settlement when possible. We are always prepared for litigation, however, when it is in our clients' best interests.

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Marya L. Schalk

Marya Schalk graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2005. She served as a law clerk for one year to the Honorable Joseph M. Tipton of the…

Jimmy F. Rodgers Jr.

Jimmy's legal career has focused on protecting the rights of individuals against big corporations. His main work is in three areas: pursuing justice for victims of dangerous corporate products (mainly…

Jerry H. Summers

Jerry H. Summers is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee. Following his graduation from law school, he initially worked for two years as a prosecutor in the…

Jeffrey W. Rufolo

Jeffrey W. Rufolo grew up in New Jersey and originally came to Chattanooga in 1983 to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on a wrestling scholarship. He liked the…

Ben McGowan became a member of the firm, then known as Summers & Wyatt, PC, in 2012, following six years of successful private practice and Of Counsel association with Cavett…

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735 Broad Street, Suite 800, The James Building, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

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    Recommends this Lawfirm

    I recommend this office anytime someone is struggling with a worker’s comp issue. They got results for me quicker than I expected.

    Anonymous

    Apr. 21, 2020

    Recommends this Lawfirm

    I recently found myself in need of a law firm. I have worked with lawyers in the past in North Carolina and New York and the lawyers here are top notch. I was represented by Mr. Ben McGowan. He said he didn’t want to over promise and under perform which was nice to hear in a world where everyone promises the moon and delivers zip so I really respected that. As it turns out Ben and his team went WELL beyond my expectations and the result of my case was not only the best case scenario but a dream scenario. The law firm of Summers, Ruffalo and Rodgers will do what it takes to take care of you. put your trust and them and you can’t go wrong.

    Anonymous

    Apr. 01, 2022

    Recommends this Lawfirm

    These guys are amazing! The attorneys at Summers, Rufolo, and Rodgers are extremely receptive, they care, and most importantly they are effective. Mr. McGowan listened to my situation and responded professionally and concisely – he responded clearly and helped me understand all my options without being long-winded or giving me unnecessary anecdotes and information. Further, I began receiving correspondence from him immediately after he agreed to take up my case and it was clear that he was doing everything in his power to work on my behalf. It was clear that he was sympathetic with my situation and that he was legitimately fighting for me using all the tools available. He also made use of his colleagues and I felt that the resources of the whole firm were behind me. Most importantly the attorneys are top-notch and know the legal system very well. I cannot thank them enough for all of their help – highly recommended!

    Anonymous

    Mar. 05, 2021

    Recommends this Lawfirm

    Benjamin McGowan was amazing. He took real time and effort and actually cared about my case. He had excellent communication, punctuality, and professionalism. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend him to anyone looking for a criminal lawyer!!!

    Erin C.

    Feb. 09, 2022

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