Atty. Derek Scott Hughey

Atty. Derek Scott Hughey

Derek Scott Hughey is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, business. Derek received a M.B.A. degree from Duke University in 1997, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Nashville Nashville 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Scott Hughey at a glance

Derek Scott Hughey is a business and securities attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1997). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (M.B.A. Lipscomb, 1997). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Scott Hughey is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, business
  • Derek received a M.B.A. degree from Duke University in 1997, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Derek practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Scott Hughey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Scott Hughey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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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 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 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 Derek Scott Hughey

Where is Derek Scott Hughey's law office located?
Derek Scott Hughey's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Scott Hughey handle?
Derek Scott Hughey focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Derek Scott Hughey practiced law?
Derek Scott Hughey has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Derek Scott Hughey go to law school?
Derek Scott Hughey earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (M.B.A. Lipscomb, 1997).
How can I contact Derek Scott Hughey for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1997
M.B.A. Lipscomb
Duke University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1997

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