Atty. Douglas Edward Jones

Atty. Douglas Edward Jones

Douglas Edward Jones is a lawyer practicing environmental law, administrative law, government relations and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Nashville Nashville 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Edward Jones at a glance

Douglas Edward Jones is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Schulman, LeRoy and Bennett, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1975) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Edward Jones is a lawyer practicing environmental law, administrative law, government relations and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Douglas practices at Schulman, LeRoy and Bennett, P.C. in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Edward Jones's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Edward Jones 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.

Douglas Edward Jones is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Edward Jones is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Douglas Edward Jones is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Douglas Edward Jones is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 Douglas Edward Jones

Where is Douglas Edward Jones's law office located?
Douglas Edward Jones's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Schulman, LeRoy and Bennett, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Edward Jones handle?
Douglas Edward Jones focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Douglas Edward Jones practiced law?
Douglas Edward Jones has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Douglas Edward Jones go to law school?
Douglas Edward Jones earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Douglas Edward Jones for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Edward Jones 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 Douglas Edward Jones received?
Douglas Edward Jones's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Memphis State University
- 1975
B.S.
Tennessee Technological University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
Kentucky
Admitted: 1988

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