About Nathan
Nathan Slaymaker is a Litigation Associate at Gary Massey Injury Lawyers, where he works with the firm’s litigation team on personal injury cases that may need to be filed as lawsuits.
A Central Florida native, Nathan began his legal career in Florida before moving to East Tennessee in 2022, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in the region.
Throughout his career, Nathan has developed experience across a wide range of civil and criminal practice areas, working both as a specialist and as a general practitioner. That broad legal background has helped him understand how different legal issues can affect nearly every part of a person’s life.
Today, Nathan focuses his work on helping people who have lost something important because of someone else’s actions. Whether that loss involves their health, physical abilities, normal way of life, or personal property, Nathan works to help his clients recover and move forward.
Litigation Experience
At Gary Massey Injury Lawyers, Nathan helps clients through every stage of the litigation process, from preparing and filing a lawsuit through negotiation, mediation, courtroom hearings, and trial.
His work includes:
- Investigating and evaluating personal injury claims
- Researching complex legal issues
- Drafting and filing motions and other court documents
- Arguing on behalf of clients in court
- Participating in formal and informal mediation
- Negotiating with insurance companies and opposing attorneys
- Explaining each stage of the legal process to clients
Nathan became an attorney because he wanted to help people through difficult situations. As a former DUI prosecutor for Tennessee’s 10th Judicial District, he was proud to advocate for victims harmed by impaired drivers.
He now brings that same commitment to people rebuilding their lives after car accidents and other serious incidents.
Practice Areas
Nathan represents clients in personal injury and employment matters involving:
- Car accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Premises liability
- Employment law
- Dog bites
Life Outside the Office
Nathan and his fiancée, Juandré, are getting married on July 4, 2026, and are looking forward to beginning their life together.
Outside the office, Nathan enjoys playing board games and discussing the craft, storytelling, and philosophy behind film and television.
He is also heavily involved in his local church, Grace Reformed Baptist Church.
Education & Credentials
Nathan earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with a pre-law concentration, from Southeastern University.
He later received his Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of Law.
Nathan is licensed to practice law in:
Education & Court Admissions
Nathan’s education includes:
- Southeastern University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Pre-law concentration
- Liberty University School of Law
- Juris Doctor
Nathan is admitted to practice before:
- Tennessee state courts
- Florida state courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Community & Public Service
Nathan’s commitment to helping others extends beyond his personal injury practice. His legal career has included public service, municipal work, and advocacy for victims.
Faith & Church Involvement
Nathan is an active member of Grace Reformed Baptist Church.
His involvement includes:
- Leading a men’s Bible study
- Serving as a member of the church’s audio-visual team
His faith informs the way he approaches his clients, his work, and his responsibility to help people through stressful and uncertain circumstances.
Helping Clients Through the Entire Process
Nathan understands that lawsuits can be difficult, intimidating, and stressful. He works to make the process easier by keeping clients informed, answering their questions, and helping them understand what to expect at every stage.
From filing the initial lawsuit through motions, mediation, negotiation, courtroom hearings, and trial, Nathan provides direct counsel and advocacy throughout the life of a case.
“I believe that if someone hurts someone else or takes something away from them, that person deserves to be made whole. I also know that legal situations can be difficult, scary, and stressful. I want to help counsel my clients through that process and make it as easy as possible. They have way too much on their plate to have to worry about their lawyer, too.”
— Nathan Slaymaker
