Atty. Dean Thomas Barham

Atty. Dean Thomas Barham

Dean Thomas Barham is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, construction law and 8 other areas of law. Dean Thomas received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Franklin Franklin 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Thomas Barham at a glance

Dean Thomas Barham is a trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and business attorney based in Franklin, Tennessee. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994) and Tennessee (2016). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1994) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dean Thomas Barham is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, construction law and 8 other areas of law
  • Dean Thomas received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Dean Thomas practices in Franklin, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Thomas Barham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean Thomas Barham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Dean Thomas Barham is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Dean Thomas Barham is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Dean Thomas Barham is one of 226,537 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.

Dean Thomas Barham 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 Franklin 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 Dean Thomas Barham

Where is Dean Thomas Barham's law office located?
Dean Thomas Barham's law practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Thomas Barham handle?
Dean Thomas Barham focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Dean Thomas Barham practiced law?
Dean Thomas Barham has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Dean Thomas Barham go to law school?
Dean Thomas Barham earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Dean Thomas Barham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1994
B.A.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1994
Tennessee
Admitted: 2016

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