Atty. Daniel Hays Puryear

Atty. Daniel Hays Puryear

Certified as a Specialist in Creditors’ Rights by the American Board of Certification, Mr. Puryear represents clients in State and Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts.

Nashville Nashville 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (615) 747-6523 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Daniel Hays Puryear at a glance

Daniel Hays Puryear is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Puryear Law Group. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, construction, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1996). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1996) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Certified as a Specialist in Creditors’ Rights by the American Board of Certification, Mr. Puryear represents clients in State and Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts
  • He practices in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial collections, judgment recovery, creditors’ rights in bankruptcy, and construction and surety litigation
  • Mr. Puryear has been named to the Nashville Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar”, and has been recognized in Bestlawyers and Superlawyers, including most recently as one of the 2018 Top 50 Lawyers in Nashville and Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee
  • Mr. Puryear is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the ABA Forum on Construction Law (where he has served on the Steering Committee representing Specialty Trade Contractors and Suppliers), the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, and the American, Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations
  • He has served as a Hearing Committee Member for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, and has been named a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation
  • A regular lecturer to both fellow attorneys and trade groups on Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy issues, Mr. Puryear is the author of West’s Legal Forms, Volume 10 and 11 – “Debtor and Creditor Relations”, updated annually

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Hays Puryear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Hays Puryear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Construction Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Daniel Hays Puryear is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Daniel Hays Puryear

Where is Daniel Hays Puryear's law office located?
Daniel Hays Puryear's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Puryear Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Hays Puryear handle?
Daniel Hays Puryear focuses on business, bankruptcy, construction, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Daniel Hays Puryear practiced law?
Daniel Hays Puryear has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Daniel Hays Puryear go to law school?
Daniel Hays Puryear earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Daniel Hays Puryear for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel Hays Puryear received?
Daniel Hays Puryear's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1996
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1996

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