Atty. Gerald Howard Summers
Gerald Howard Summers is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal law - defense, labor & employment law and 9 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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Gerald Howard Summers is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1966). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (LL.B., 1966) and University of the South (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, 2003—) Inns of Court International Academy of Trial Lawyers (1994) Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference Delegate (1995, Fellow: Tennessee Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald Howard Summers is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal law - defense, labor & employment law and 9 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Gerald practices at Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers in Chattanooga, TN
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Gerald Howard Summers's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Howard Summers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Gerald Howard Summers is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gerald Howard Summers is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gerald Howard Summers is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerald Howard Summers is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gerald Howard Summers is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
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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 Chattanooga 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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