Atty. David B. Herbert
Member, Board of Directors, 1983-1993 and Treasurer, 1983-1994, Legal Services of Middle Tennessee, Inc. Member, Board of Governors, 1986 and Past President, 1987, Exchange Club of Nashville, Board of Directors.
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David B. Herbert is a Retired Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Ortale Kelley Law Firm. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1967). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1967) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S. St., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville (Member, Board of Directors, 1976-1978 First Vice President, 1978), Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, Board of Directors, 1983-1993 and Treasurer, 1983-1994, Legal Services of Middle Tennessee, Inc. Member, Board of Governors, 1986 and Past President, 1987, Exchange Club of Nashville, Board of Directors
- Chancellor, Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, 1986—
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David B. Herbert is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David B. Herbert is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David B. Herbert is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David B. Herbert is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
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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 venue, 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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