Atty. David O. Huff
A Nashville native, David Huff is a seasoned civil trial litigator whose areas of practice include creditors' rights, lien enforcement, general commercial and business disputes, construction law, and arbitration. Mr.
Commercial Collections & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 42+ Years Experience
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About David O. Huff at a Glance
David O. Huff is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Smythe Huff & Murphy, PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1984), Tennessee (1984), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984) and Abilene Christian University (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David O. Huff
- A Nashville native, David Huff is a seasoned civil trial litigator whose areas of practice include creditors' rights, lien enforcement, general commercial and business disputes, construction law, and arbitration
- Mr. Huff has represented clients in dozens of jury and bench trials in numerous courts throughout Middle Tennessee
- Mr. Huff was awarded his B.B.A. in Business Management, cum laude, from Abilene Christian University in 1981, and earned his J. D. from Texas Tech University in 1984, where he was an Editing Director of the Texas Tech Legal Research Board
- In 1986, Mr. Huff earned a diploma from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and was elected as a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation in 2006
- Reported/Public Opinions Warren Brothers Sash & Door Company v
- Santoro Custom Builders, Inc., 2020 WL 91635 (Tenn
- App.)
- BSG, LLC v
- Check Velocity, Inc., 395 S.W.3d 90 (Tenn. 2012)
- BSG, LLC v
- Check Velocity, Inc., 395 S.W.3d 90 (2012)
- Phoenix Ins
- Co. v
- Estate of Ganier, 2008 WL 5330493 (Tenn
- App. 2008), and 212 S.W.3d 270 (Tenn
- App. 2006)
- Laboratory Corporation of America v
- Lacy and Associates, 2004 WL 193078 (Tenn
- App.)
- Corporate Catering, Inc. v
- Corporate Catering, LLC, 2001 WL 266041 (Tenn
- App.)
- Shelbourne v
- Shelbourne, 2000 WL 1183698 (Tenn
- App.)
- Thompson v
- Department of Codes Admin., Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, 20 S.W.2d 654 (Tenn
- App. 1999)
- Bryant v
- Wright, 1999 WL 5080 (Tenn
- App.)
- In Matter of Estate of Whitehurst v
- I.V
- Services of America, Inc., 1995 WL 571850 (Tenn
- App.)
- Shipes v
- West, 1995 WL 527979 (Tenn
- App.)
- Stracener v
- Swindler, 1995 WL 414873 (Tenn
- App.)
- In re Osborne, 170 B.R. 367 (Bankr M.D
- Tenn 1994)
- Smith v
- Clayton Homes, Inc., 1993 WL 532587 (Tenn App.)
- Guyton v
- Guyton, 1990 WL 198936 (Tenn
- App.)
- Reasonover v
- Aetna Cas. & Sur
- Co., 1990 WL 192718 (Tenn
- App.)
- Armstrong v
- Hickman County Highway Dept., 743 S.W. 2d 189 (Tenn
- App. 1987) Publications/Presentation Lecturer "Managing Client Funds and Other Property and Accounting for Them," Nashville Bar Association, 1993 Contributing Author "Successful Judgment Collections in Tennessee: How to Get Your Money," National Business Institute, Inc. 1993 Professional Activities, Associations & Community Interests • Nashville Bar Association - Editor: The Docket, Nashville Bar Association's Newsletter (1989) - Chair: Small Office Practice Committee (1996) - Chair: General Sessions Court Committee (2002) • Tennessee Bar Association • President, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA, Inc.), 1996-1997 • Volunteer, Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity
Practice Areas Explained
David O. Huff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David O. Huff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Business & Corporate Law in Nashville
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Nashville
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Civil Litigation in Nashville
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Civil Rights in Nashville
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Mediation & Arbitration in Nashville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
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.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Nashville Choose David O. Huff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David O. Huff's practice in the field of business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David O. Huff brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, Tennessee, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, David O. Huff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, creditor rights, and litigation, David O. Huff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means David O. Huff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David O. Huff Handles in Nashville
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