Rick L. Moore Has Been Recognized as One of the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Tullahoma, TN, July 18, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Rick L. Moore, Partner, Moore, Hedges and Proffitt, has joined The Expert Network©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Moore has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Mr. Moore outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, career longevity, and numerous awards and recognitions. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration in 1972 and his J.D. in 1975 from the University of Tennessee. After completing his J.D., he returned to his hometown of Tullahoma where he served in a number of positions, including as Coffee County Juvenile Court Judge and as City Prosecutor. During this time he deepened his understanding of the law and refined his expertise as a civil lawyer clients can trust. He and his partner, Attorney Russell D. Hedges formed The Law Office of Moore & Hedges in 1992, where he and his staff work tirelessly to help the injured get the financial compensation they deserve. In 2017, Sheila Proffitt joined the firm, and it was renamed Moore, Hedges & Proffitt. An Avvo 10.0/10.0 rated lawyer, he has cultivated a reputation for himself as an attorney that clients can trust to vigorously protect their rights, earning him recognition from numerous professional organizations, including the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys™, the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and the National Trial Lawyers™, among many others.

Effective July 1, 2014, the workers' compensation laws in Tennessee have drastically reduced the rights and benefits available to injured employees; and an entirely new and complicated system is now in effect. These legislative changes to the workers' compensation law have greatly reduced the ability of an injured worker to obtain the services of a lawyer skilled in this special area of the law, which has given the workers' compensation insurance carrier the upper hand to the detriment of the injured employee.

Rick L. Moore, Partner, Moore, Hedges and Proffitt

With over 40 years dedicated to law, Mr. Moore brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular to his areas of specialization, personal injury and workers' compensation law. When asked why he decided to pursue a career in law, Mr. Moore said:

"I never went into it with the idea that I was going to get rich, but with the understanding that as a lawyer, I had a duty to be a leader and to be of service to the community at large. That was the real goal."

As a thought-leader in his field, Mr. Moore understands the importance of staying abreast of developments in his field so he can continue to offer his clients the best possible representation. In particular, he notes that often times changes in legislation tend to have a negative impact on victims of injury:

"Effective July 1, 2014, the workers' compensation laws in Tennessee have drastically reduced the rights and benefits available to injured employees; and an entirely new and complicated system is now in effect. These legislative changes to the workers' compensation law have greatly reduced the ability of an injured worker to obtain the services of a lawyer skilled in this special area of the law, which has given the workers' compensation insurance carrier the upper hand to the detriment of the injured employee."

Mr. Moore’s belief that his purpose in life is serving mankind does not end with his work in the office. Since 2005, he has served as an Ombudsman volunteer with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) where he helps service members resolve conflicts with their employers which arise because of the service member's active duty under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Mr. Moore is also actively involved with his local community, volunteering with his church and underprivileged youth, as well as coaching various youth soccer teams.

For more information, visit Mr. Moore's profile on the Expert Network© here: https://expertnetwork.co/members/rick-l-moore/399979593f9a90ee

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Source: The Expert Network©