Grissim & Waterman Reviews, Ratings & Complaints

325 Union St, Nashville, TN 37201

4.8
207 Google reviews
Claimed Google Business Profile

Grissim & Waterman is a personal injury attorney in Nashville, Tennessee with a 4.8-star rating across 207 tracked Google reviews. The current build retrieved 207 reviews for this profile and analyzed 194 text reviews. The firm has an owner reply on 76% of retrieved reviews, 79% of analyzed reviewers explicitly recommend it, and communication is mentioned in 21% of analyzed reviews. Its review pattern is highly consistent based on a consistency index of 91.2.

The most common review themes are explicit recommendation (79%), case results (36%), and professionalism (31%). Reviews in the sample mention matters involving car accident, truck accident, motorcycle, and medical malpractice. Use these signals as due-diligence inputs rather than proof of specialty or likely outcome.

Review verdict

Grissim & Waterman Review Summary and Due-Diligence Questions

These direct answers separate what the public review dataset can confirm from licensing, disciplinary, and case-fit questions that require independent verification.

What clients praise

The strongest recurring praise signals in the analyzed review sample are explicit recommendation (79%), case results (36%), and professionalism (31%). These percentages describe text labels in the captured sample, not independently verified service claims.

Is Grissim & Waterman legitimate?

Law Leaderboard can confirm that this page represents a public Google Business listing for Grissim & Waterman at 325 Union St, Nashville, TN 37201. The listing has 207 tracked Google reviews and is marked as claimed on Google. This does not independently verify attorney licensing, disciplinary history, insurance, or eligibility to handle a specific matter; check the relevant state bar and speak with the firm before hiring.

Is Grissim & Waterman a good law firm?

Grissim & Waterman has a 4.8/5 public Google rating across 207 tracked reviews. Law Leaderboard retrieved 207 reviews and analyzed 194 review texts for this profile. In that sample, the firm has an owner reply on 76% of retrieved reviews, 79% of analyzed reviewers explicitly recommend it, and communication is mentioned in 21% of analyzed reviews. These are public feedback signals, not a legal endorsement or prediction of case results.

What do Grissim & Waterman reviews complain about?

The recurring concern labels found in the analyzed negative-review sample are unprofessional (20%). Percentages describe the relevant review sample and should be read with the rating distribution and coverage notes below.

Does Grissim & Waterman respond to reviews?

Public review data shows an owner reply on 76% of the reviews retrieved for Grissim & Waterman. This measures responses to public reviews, not communication with clients during a case. Communication appears in 21% of analyzed review texts.

Firm Snapshot Table

Use this table to see the difference between the firm's public review footprint, the reviews retrieved into the current build, and the text reviews that feed the NLP metrics on this page.

MetricValueWhat it means
Tracked Google reviews207Public review count currently visible on the profile.
Reviews retrieved207Review records stored in the current build.
Text reviews analyzed194Review texts used for NLP-derived praise, complaint, and communication metrics.
Owner response rate76%Share of retrieved reviews with an owner reply.
Explicit recommendation rate79%Share of analyzed reviewers who explicitly recommend the firm.
Communication mentions21%Share of analyzed reviews that mention communication.
Consistency index91.2Higher scores indicate a more consistently positive rating pattern.

Historical review data

Review Activity and Response Detail

Public-review aggregates captured through Apr 6, 2026. These figures describe the retrieved history, not a live feed.

Method: review-trends-v1.0.0

Retrieved history begins

Feb 4, 2013

Latest dated review

Apr 3, 2026

Retrieved coverage

100%

207 retrieved of 207 tracked

Recent 12-month reviews

27

Average rating: 4.85/5

Year-over-year comparison withheld

The retrieved history does not yet meet the full-window coverage and rating-count gate for a fair twelve-month comparison.

Owner replies by rating group

Replies to 1–3-star reviews

88%

7 replies across 8 retrieved low-star reviews

Replies to 4–5-star reviews

77%

153 replies across 199 retrieved high-star reviews

Comparison gates prevent thin or incomplete review history from being presented as a trend. Review text and reviewer identities are not published in these aggregates.

Case Types Mentioned in Reviews

car accidenttruck accidentmotorcyclemedical malpracticeworkplace injury

Quick Stats

Reviews/Month
1.2
Avg Review Length
382 chars
Local Guide %
23%

Practice Areas

Civil law attorneyLaw firm

About

Grissim & Waterman is dedicated to serving accident victims in the greater Nashville area. If you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident in Middle Tennessee, contact personal injury lawyer Griss...

What Our Data Shows

The sections below break this firm into measurable signals: responsiveness, communication mentions, review consistency, praised attributes, complaint themes, historical activity, and source-freshness notes. Read them together, not as isolated stats.

Performance Metrics

Based on analysis of 194 text reviews in the current build.

Owner Response Rate
76%
replies to reviews
Explicit Recommendation Rate
79%
of analyzed reviewers
Communication Mentions
21%
of analyzed reviews
Professionalism Mentions
31%
of analyzed reviews
Results Mentions
36%
of analyzed reviews
Compassion Mentions
5%
of analyzed reviews
Average response time: 151.4 days

Rating Distribution

5 star
189 (91%)
4 star
10 (4.8%)
3 star
2 (<1%)
2 star
1 (<1%)
1 star
5 (2.4%)
97% positive reviews 2% negative reviews Consistency index: 91.2

What Clients Praise

explicit recommendation 79.4% of reviews
case results 36.1% of reviews
professionalism 30.9% of reviews
communication 21.1% of reviews
speed 15.5% of reviews

Common Concerns (from negative reviews)

unprofessional (20%)

Questions & Answers

Q: What percentage to you take for ssdi and is there a cost if you loose.

A: Unfortunately, we do not handle Social Security Disability Insurance claims at this time. We primarily handle personal injury cases like automobile accidents, motorcycle wrecks, premise liability and other injury claims. Best of luck to you Larry!

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: What are the common types of accidents covered under premises liability law?

A: Common types of accidents covered under premises liability law include slip and fall, falls on stairs, accidents in poorly lit areas, assaults due to inadequate security, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, and more. These accidents typically occur on someone else's property and result from the owne...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: How can a personal injury attorney help with a car accident case?

A: A personal injury attorney can provide valuable assistance with a car accident case. They can help investigate the accident, gather evidence, assess the strength of your case, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent your interests in court if necessary. Their expertise can help you navigat...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: What is the difference between premises liability and slip and fall cases?

A: Premises liability is a broader legal concept that encompasses slip and fall cases. While slip and fall cases are a type of premises liability claim, premises liability can include other types of accidents caused by hazardous conditions on someone's property. Slip and fall cases specifically involve...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: What types of accidents can fall under premises liability law?

A: Premises liability law covers various types of accidents, including slip and fall accidents, falls on stairs due to hazardous conditions, accidents in poorly lit areas, assaults resulting from inadequate security, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, and more. The specific circumstances and the duty ...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: How can premises liability apply to slip and fall accidents?

A: Premises liability applies to slip and fall accidents when the property owner or occupier fails to maintain a safe environment or address hazards that could cause harm to visitors. To hold the property owner liable, the injured party must establish that the owner knew or should have known about the ...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: What steps should I take after a slip and fall accident?

A: After a slip and fall accident, seeking medical attention for any injuries is crucial. Report the incident to the property owner or manager, document the scene by taking photos or videos, gather witness statements, and preserve evidence such as clothing or footwear. It may also be beneficial to cons...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: How do I know if I have a case for a car accident?

A: To determine if you have a case for a car accident, you should consider the following factors: negligence of the other driver, damages suffered due to the accident, and the ability to establish a causal relationship between the negligence and the damages. Consulting with a personal injury attorney c...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: What should I do after a car accident?

A: After a car accident, it is important to prioritize safety and seek medical attention for any injuries. Contact the authorities to report the accident, exchange information with the other party involved, gather evidence such as photos and witness statements and notify your insurance company of the i...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: purchased a new vehicle from a dealer in nashville. they bought my trade in and agreed to payoff the loan. they have not done so and now I have a late payment on my trade in loan as well as my new loan. can anyone recommend a solution? thx

A: Pete, thank you for reaching out to us. We're to hear about what happened, it certainly sounds like something went wrong. While we don't specialize in this issue, the Nashville Bar Association has a lawyer referral service that may be able to find an attorney who can help. You can reach them at (615...

— Grissim & Waterman

Q: Do you actually represent people? Or only sue to get the big bucks? All your post say "I am a sue people where the big bucks came in. Looks like crook.

A: Hi Brian, thank you for your question. All of our Google reviews are actual clients who have taken the time to share their experience with our firm. If we can help you with our legal services, feel free to contact us.

— Grissim & Waterman

Other Personal Injury in Nashville

Sources, Freshness & Limitations

Sources

  • Google Business profile data for the firm, including address, phone, website, business attributes, and aggregate public rating.
  • 207 retrieved reviews and 194 text reviews used to calculate praise, complaint, communication, and response metrics for this profile.
  • Historical review aggregates calculated from the retrieved public-review history captured through Apr 6, 2026.
  • Aggregate business and review-analysis fields rendered from the same exported firm record used by the city rankings; reviewer identities and review text are not republished.

Freshness

  • Business profile last collected: 2026-04-02 14:17:59.
  • Review records last collected: 2026-04-06 17:03:06; derived metrics last analyzed: 2026-08-02 20:36:25.
  • 207 total Google reviews tracked; 207 reviews retrieved; 194 text reviews analyzed.
  • Review-history snapshot: Apr 6, 2026; retrieved coverage: 100% of the tracked-review total.
  • Methodology version: 2026.04.07. Build packaging timestamp: 2026-08-03 08:34:48 UTC; this is not a source-refresh date.

Limitations

  • Public review volume, retrieved review records, and text reviews analyzed are different counts and should not be treated as interchangeable.
  • Historical comparison tiles appear only when retrieved review history reaches both full twelve-month windows and each window meets the rating-count threshold.
  • Review-derived case-type and praise signals show what appears in the sample; they do not independently verify board certification or case outcomes.
  • This page helps you evaluate a firm’s public client-feedback footprint, but hiring decisions still require direct due diligence.
← View all Nashville personal injury lawyers ranked by public review signals
Explore Tennessee personal injury markets → Compare Nashville truck accident lawyers with context-verified review evidence → Report an outdated or incorrect detail on this profile →