Atty. D. Jefferson Herring

Atty. D. Jefferson Herring

D. Jefferson Herring is a lawyer practicing business law, elder law, real estate law and 13 other areas of law.

Nashville Nashville 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About D. Jefferson Herring at a glance

D. Jefferson Herring is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at D. Jefferson Herring, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, wrongful death, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1998). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1978) and University of Memphis (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • D. Jefferson Herring is a lawyer practicing business law, elder law, real estate law and 13 other areas of law
  • D. received a B.B.A. degree from University of Memphis in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • D. practices at D. Jefferson Herring, P.C. in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

D. Jefferson Herring's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Jefferson Herring handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

D. Jefferson Herring is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

D. Jefferson Herring is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

D. Jefferson Herring is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Wrongful Death

D. Jefferson Herring is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

D. Jefferson Herring is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Jefferson Herring

Where is D. Jefferson Herring's law office located?
D. Jefferson Herring's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is D. Jefferson Herring, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Jefferson Herring handle?
D. Jefferson Herring focuses on wills, trusts, probate, wrongful death, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has D. Jefferson Herring practiced law?
D. Jefferson Herring has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did D. Jefferson Herring go to law school?
D. Jefferson Herring earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact D. Jefferson Herring for a consultation?
You can contact D. Jefferson Herring directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has D. Jefferson Herring received?
D. Jefferson Herring's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Memphis
- 1978
B.B.A.
University of Memphis
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998

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