Quist, Fitzpatrick & Jarrard, PLLC

The successor and legacy to one of Knoxville’s oldest law firms.

Prior to 2013, Quist, Fitzpatrick & Jarrard, PLLC was known as Jenkins & Jenkins, a partnership that was established in 1933 by Ray H. Jenkins and Erby Jenkins. Presently, the law firm is guided by senior member, Brian Quist, who has been with the firm since 1990. Mr. Quist focuses his practice in the area of commercial trial practice and business law. Managing member Ryan Jarrard has been with the firm since 2007. Mr. Jarrard focuses his practice in commercial trial practice, bankruptcy litigation, and insurance defense. Mr. Jarrard was also appointed to be a Chapter 7 panel trustee in 2021. Attorney Mike Durr’s practice focuses on major fire-loss insurance subrogation cases. Attorney Peter Amoruso’s practice is focused in the areas of criminal law, business litigation, as well as warranties and lemon law.