Atty. David James Silvus

Atty. David James Silvus

David James Silvus is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, workers compensation, civil rights and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Clarksville Clarksville 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Silvus at a glance

David James Silvus is a Member based in Clarksville, Tennessee, practicing at Law Office of Harvey and Silvus. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1996), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1997), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2003). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1996) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Clarksville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David James Silvus is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, workers compensation, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Law Office of Harvey and Silvus in Clarksville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David James Silvus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Silvus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David James Silvus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David James Silvus is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David James Silvus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David James Silvus is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David James Silvus is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Clarksville 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 David James Silvus

Where is David James Silvus's law office located?
David James Silvus's law practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The firm is Law Office of Harvey and Silvus. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Silvus handle?
David James Silvus focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David James Silvus practiced law?
David James Silvus has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David James Silvus go to law school?
David James Silvus earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact David James Silvus for a consultation?
You can contact David James Silvus 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 David James Silvus received?
David James Silvus's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1996
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2003

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