About Lee Carter

Lee Carter Massengill is an attorney based in Bristol, Tennessee, who specializes in personal injury law. He has been practicing law in Tennessee since 2004, after earning his Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law. His firm, Massengill, Caldwell & Coughlin, P.C., is located at 777 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN 37620. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services, including personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and social security disability cases, ensuring that clients receive well-rounded legal support. In addition to his legal practice, Massengill has actively engaged with various professional organizations. He served as the President of the Bristol Tennessee Bar Association in 2006, a role that allowed him to influence local legal practices and foster community among attorneys.

From 2005 to 2010, he was the President of the Northeast Tennessee Young Lawyers Association, where he worked to enhance the skills and networking opportunities for young legal professionals. His involvement with the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division as a fellow further exemplifies his commitment to the legal community and his peers. Massengill's dedication to his clients is recognized. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence as recognized by his peers. In 2014, he earned a place on the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for Tennessee, a prestigious recognition that highlights his reputation and effectiveness in the field of law. This accolade shows his commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and advocacy for his clients.

Beyond his professional achievements, Massengill is deeply committed to community service. He served on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Bristol, VA-TN from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to various community initiatives. Additionally, he was a board member for both the United Way of Bristol and the YMCA of Bristol from 2017 to 2020, demonstrating his dedication to improving the quality of life in his community. These roles reflect his belief in giving back and supporting local organizations that make a difference. Massengill's practice areas are diverse, encompassing personal injury, wrongful death, social security disability, divorce, family law, criminal law, wills, detainers, DUI/DWI, traffic violations, domestic assault, drugs and narcotics, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents. Adoptions.

This wide-ranging expertise allows him to address a variety of legal issues for his clients effectively. For those seeking legal assistance in the Bristol area, Massengill offers free consultations and accepts credit cards and contingent fees. Prospective clients can contact him at (423) 764-1174 or via email at carter.massengill@gmail.com.

Education

Mississippi College School of Law

J.D. (2004)

2001

Accepted Jurisdictions

Tennessee

Court Admissions

Tennessee Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 2004
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court · Admitted 2004

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Criminal Defense Family Law Social Security Disability Wrongful Death Divorce Wills Detainers DUI/DWI Traffic Violations Domestic Assault Drugs and Narcotics Dog Bites Motorcycle Accidents Trucking Accidents Adoptions

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal