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Kelly Cole

Cole Legal Group

Lebanon, Tennessee · 24 Years Experience

4.4/5.0 (119 client reviews) Avvo 8.9

About Kelly Cole

Kelly Cole is one of Tennessee's most recognized workers' compensation attorneys, with 24 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Operating from her Lebanon office, she handles cases across Tennessee and routinely takes on the largest insurance carriers in the state.

Employer RetaliationThird Party ClaimsPermanent Disability

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Construction Accidents
  • Product Liability

Frequently Asked Questions

Kelly Cole works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Tennessee. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Kelly Cole handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Tennessee, including Employer Retaliation, Third Party Claims, Permanent Disability, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Tennessee, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Kelly immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Kelly Cole's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 24 years of experience in Tennessee workers' comp law, Kelly knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Kelly Cole primarily serves clients in Lebanon and the surrounding Tennessee area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Tennessee and were injured at work, contact Kelly's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. University of Texas School of Law
  • Bar Tennessee State Bar, admitted 2002
  • Mbr Tennessee Workers' Compensation Bar Association