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Gail Vaughn Ashworth

Wiseman Ashworth Trauger Moore Silvus • Nashville, TN
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Contact

Email
gail@watlawgroup.com
Phone
615-254-1877
Address
Nashville, TN, 37219-1743, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
TennesseeU.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Court of Appeals 6th CircuitU.S. District Court Western District of TennesseeU.S. District Court Middle District of TennesseeU.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
Tier
Tier 4

About

Gail Vaughn Ashworth is a seasoned attorney at Wiseman Ashworth Trauger Moore Silvus in Nashville, TN, specializing in personal injury, mediation and arbitration, employment law, administrative law, health care law, insurance coverage, medical ethics, and product liability. With over 42 years of extensive legal experience, Gail is dedicated to providing comprehensive and effective legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of her clients. A graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 1983, Gail also holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts from Tennessee Technological University, graduating summa cum laude. Her academic background complements her practical expertise, allowing her to navigate complex legal issues with a strategic and insightful approach. Gail is committed to advocating for her clients’ rights, ensuring they receive the support and guidance necessary to achieve favorable outcomes. Her vast knowledge in multiple legal areas equips her to handle a wide range of cases, from personal injury claims to intricate health care law matters. Serving clients throughout Nashville and the surrounding areas, Gail Vaughn Ashworth is recognized for her professionalism, integrity, and unwavering dedication to justice. Whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, she strives to empower her clients and uphold the highest standards of legal representation.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

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Credentials

Education
Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee, 1983 | J.D. | Tennessee Technological University, Cookville, Tennessee, 1977 | B.S. | Honors: summa cum laude | Tennessee Technological University, Cookville, Tennessee, 1979 | M.A.
Certifications
Rule 31 Mediator2002Rule 31 Family Mediator2023

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
The Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award , ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section , 2021 | President, Nashville Bar Foundation, 2018 | ABA House of Delegates, 2025 | Chair, Tennessee Supreme Court Access To Justice Commission, 2019 | President, Nashville Bar Association, 1997 | President, Tennessee Bar Association, 2009
Associations
Nashville Bar Association, Board of Directors, 1993-1997 | Nashville Bar Association, President, 1997 | Tennessee Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1996-1997, 1999-2011 | Tennessee Bar Association, General Counsel, 1999-2007 | Tennessee Bar Association, President, 2009 | Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Executive Council Coordinator 1988-1990 | Tennessee Bar Association, Secretary, 1990-1992 | Tennessee Bar Association, Fellows of the Young Lawyers Division | Tennessee Bar Association, President, 1996 | American Bar Association, House of Delegates, 2000-2006 | American Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division District Representative, 1989-1991 | American Bar Association, Assistant Executive Council Coordinator, 1990 | American Bar Association, Meetings Coordinator, 1991 | Lawyers Association For Women (Marion Griffin Chapter) | Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women
Updated: May 13, 2026