A recent lawsuit filed in Memphis has brought to light concerns over aggressive solicitation practices by personal injury law firms. Attorney Thomas Greer has initiated legal action against Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, alleging that the firm engaged in deceptive tactics to secure clients in Tennessee. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/memphis-attorney-sues-schuerger-shunnarah-trial-attorneys-over-illegal-solicitation-scheme-302618006.html?utm_source=openai))
The case centers on Ben Daniel, a personal injury attorney at the Daniel Law Firm, who was involved in a car accident. Within 48 hours of the incident, Daniel received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to represent a nonprofit medical organization. These callers offered medical treatment and subsequently connected him to a representative from Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, who allegedly pressured him to sign a legal contract. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/memphis-attorney-sues-schuerger-shunnarah-trial-attorneys-over-illegal-solicitation-scheme-302618006.html?utm_source=openai))
Under Tennessee law, attorneys are prohibited from soliciting accident victims within 30 days of an incident. The lawsuit contends that Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys violated this statute by accessing confidential information from police accident reports and using it for solicitation purposes. The complaint further alleges breaches of state consumer protection laws, legal advertising rules, and privacy statutes, and accuses the firm of civil conspiracy. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/memphis-attorney-sues-schuerger-shunnarah-trial-attorneys-over-illegal-solicitation-scheme-302618006.html?utm_source=openai))
Thomas Greer emphasized the ethical implications of such practices, stating, “The public deserves better than this. What we’re seeing is a playbook built on deception. Firms are using aggressive and underhanded tactics to sign clients, and this practice needs to stop. It’s unethical and it’s unlawful.” ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/memphis-attorney-sues-schuerger-shunnarah-trial-attorneys-over-illegal-solicitation-scheme-302618006.html?utm_source=openai))
Ben Daniel, reflecting on his experience, noted, “Experiencing this illegal solicitation scheme firsthand showed me how predatory these operations have become. These deceptive tactics undermine the integrity of our profession.” ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/memphis-attorney-sues-schuerger-shunnarah-trial-attorneys-over-illegal-solicitation-scheme-302618006.html?utm_source=openai))
In response to these allegations, Greer plans to refer the matter to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. He also advises accident victims to be cautious of unsolicited contacts following incidents and to select legal representation independently. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/memphis-attorney-sues-schuerger-shunnarah-trial-attorneys-over-illegal-solicitation-scheme-302618006.html?utm_source=openai))
This case underscores the ongoing challenges within the legal profession regarding client solicitation and the importance of adhering to ethical standards to maintain public trust.