Atty. David McGaughey Tilson

Atty. David McGaughey Tilson

David McGaughey Tilson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, real estate, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Morristown Morristown 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About David McGaughey Tilson at a glance

David McGaughey Tilson is a Member based in Morristown, Tennessee, practicing at Taylor, Reams, Tilson & Harrison. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1981). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1981) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hamblen County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Morristown, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David McGaughey Tilson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, real estate, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Taylor, Reams, Tilson & Harrison in Morristown, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David McGaughey Tilson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

David McGaughey Tilson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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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.

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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.

David McGaughey Tilson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David McGaughey Tilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Morristown 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 McGaughey Tilson

Where is David McGaughey Tilson's law office located?
David McGaughey Tilson's law practice is located in Morristown, Tennessee. The firm is Taylor, Reams, Tilson & Harrison. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David McGaughey Tilson handle?
David McGaughey Tilson focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David McGaughey Tilson practiced law?
David McGaughey Tilson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David McGaughey Tilson go to law school?
David McGaughey Tilson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David McGaughey Tilson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David McGaughey Tilson received?
David McGaughey Tilson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Memphis State University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1981

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