Atty. Douglas Ray Pierce

Atty. Douglas Ray Pierce

Douglas Ray Pierce is a lawyer practicing advertising, employment & labor, transportation and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Morehead State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Nashville Nashville 44 Years Experience 44 year

Profile Summary

About Douglas Ray Pierce at a glance

Douglas Ray Pierce is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at King & Ballow. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1982) and Morehead State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of TBA Members. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Ray Pierce is a lawyer practicing advertising, employment & labor, transportation and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Morehead State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Douglas practices at King & Ballow in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Ray Pierce's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Ray Pierce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Ray Pierce is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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Douglas Ray Pierce is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

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Douglas Ray Pierce is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Douglas Ray Pierce is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Ray Pierce

Where is Douglas Ray Pierce's law office located?
Douglas Ray Pierce's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is King & Ballow. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Ray Pierce handle?
Douglas Ray Pierce focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Douglas Ray Pierce practiced law?
Douglas Ray Pierce has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Douglas Ray Pierce go to law school?
Douglas Ray Pierce earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Douglas Ray Pierce for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Ray Pierce received?
Douglas Ray Pierce's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1982
B.A.
Morehead State University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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