Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C.

Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C. TRUSTED CHATTANOOGA
ATTORNEYS SINCE 1969
Acting with integrity and using our experience, we help people resolve serious legal problems.

At Summers Rufolo & Rodgers, we uphold a tradition of skilled and determined representation for individuals facing criminal charges or seeking compensation for injuries. Since our founding in 1969 by Jerry Summers, we have remained committed to providing trusted and effective legal advocacy in Chattanooga and throughout Tennessee. With decades of experience, we have built a strong reputation for integrity, thorough preparation, and proven results. Our dedication to justice is recognized by the legal community and valued by the clients we serve. Whether defending your rights in a criminal case or fighting for the compensation you deserve after an injury, we stand by your side—ensuring fair treatment and aggressive representation when necessary.

Your phone holds some of your most private information, and the law provides real protections against police searching i...
09/28/2026

Your phone holds some of your most private information, and the law provides real protections against police searching it without a warrant after an arrest in Tennessee.

Knowing your rights before and after an arrest can make a significant difference in how your case unfolds.

If you or someone you know has questions about a phone search following an arrest in Chattanooga or Hamilton County, contact Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C. to speak with an attorney about your situation.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/2026/09/can-police-search-your-phone-after-an-arrest-in-tennessee/

A mesothelioma diagnosis often brings questions about past asbestos exposure and legal options.Where did exposure happen...
09/25/2026

A mesothelioma diagnosis often brings questions about past asbestos exposure and legal options.

Where did exposure happen? Which products or companies were responsible? Does exposure from decades ago still matter?

Tennessee asbestos cases typically involve investigating historical workplaces, asbestos-containing products, and other sources of exposure. Clients and families help by sharing work, residential, military, and family history while the legal team investigates the evidence.

Because Tennessee has specific requirements for asbestos claims, each case depends on its circumstances.

Learn more about Tennessee asbestos claims on our website.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma/

Asbestos exposure may have happened decades ago, but that does not mean the deadline for a mesothelioma claim began at t...
09/23/2026

Asbestos exposure may have happened decades ago, but that does not mean the deadline for a mesothelioma claim began at the time of exposure.

Tennessee applies a discovery rule to these claims. In a mesothelioma case, the limitations period generally begins when the disease is diagnosed or when it reasonably should have been discovered, depending on the circumstances.

Tennessee law provides a one-year limitations period for asbestos-related products liability or personal injury claims, making timing especially important after a diagnosis.

Learn more about Tennessee mesothelioma claims on our website.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma/

For decades, asbestos-containing products were used in industries across Tennessee.Workers at power plants, manufacturin...
09/21/2026

For decades, asbestos-containing products were used in industries across Tennessee.

Workers at power plants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, industrial plants, and other workplaces encountered asbestos in insulation, machinery, building materials, and other products.

Exposure was not limited to workers. Asbestos fibers were also carried home on clothing and the workers’ body, thereby unknowingly exposing family members.

Because mesothelioma develops many years, sometimes even decades, after exposure, a person's work and family history are important when investigating where exposure occurred.

Learn more about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims on our website.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma/

Why does asbestos exposure from decades ago matter after a mesothelioma diagnosis today?Mesothelioma has a long latency ...
09/18/2026

Why does asbestos exposure from decades ago matter after a mesothelioma diagnosis today?

Mesothelioma has a long latency period, meaning many years pass between asbestos exposure and the development of the disease. People diagnosed today need to look back at jobs, products, workplaces, military service, family exposure, and other environments from years ago.

In Tennessee, the timing (or statute of limitations) of a mesothelioma claim relates to when the disease is discovered or diagnosed, not when exposure occurred.

Learn more about Tennessee mesothelioma claims on our website.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma/

For many people diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure happened decades earlier.Historically, asbestos-containin...
09/16/2026

For many people diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure happened decades earlier.

Historically, asbestos-containing materials were used in power plants, manufacturing facilities, shipyards, construction sites, and other industrial settings. Workers encountered asbestos in insulation, equipment, building materials, and other products.

Exposure was not limited to the workplace. Family members experienced secondary exposure from fibers unknowingly carried home on clothing, while others encountered asbestos through environmental sources.

Looking at a person's work, hobbies, residential, military, and family history can help identify possible sources of exposure.

Learn more about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims on our website.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma/

A mesothelioma diagnosis can raise difficult questions about how the disease developed and where asbestos exposure occur...
09/14/2026

A mesothelioma diagnosis can raise difficult questions about how the disease developed and where asbestos exposure occurred.

Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure, which often happened decades before diagnosis. Exposure may have occurred at work, through asbestos-containing products, from fibers brought home on clothing, from home improvement projects, from automotive brake work, or in certain environmental settings.

Reviewing work, military, residential, and family histories can help identify potential sources of exposure and the products or companies involved.

Learn more about mesothelioma and asbestos claims on our website.

​​🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma/

A Tennessee DUI charge often comes with questions about your license, court, penalties, and possible defenses.Every DUI ...
09/11/2026

A Tennessee DUI charge often comes with questions about your license, court, penalties, and possible defenses.

Every DUI case has its own facts. The circumstances of the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, chemical testing, and other evidence may all be relevant when evaluating the charge.

A DUI charge is not a conviction, and understanding the legal process is an important first step.

If you are facing a DUI charge in Tennessee, contact Summers Rufolo & Rodgers to discuss your situation.

​​🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/dui/

After an injury, important details can become harder to remember as time passes.Photos, medical records, accident report...
09/09/2026

After an injury, important details can become harder to remember as time passes.

Photos, medical records, accident reports, witness information, and records of injury-related expenses may help establish what happened and show how an injury affected your life.

Documentation can also become important when questions arise about liability, damages, or an insurance claim.

If you have been injured because of someone else's actions, contact Summers Rufolo & Rodgers to discuss your situation.

​​🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/personal-injury/

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