Av. James Branson Summers

Av. James Branson Summers

James Branson Summers is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, construction law and 7 other areas of law. James received a degree from Vanderbilt Law School, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Branson Summers at a glance

James Branson Summers is a Partner based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham, PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976) and Arkansas (2017). Educated at Memphis State University, Cecil B. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Vanderbilt Law School University of Tennessee, Knoxville (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • James Branson Summers is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, construction law and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Vanderbilt Law School, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham, PLLC in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Branson Summers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Branson Summers 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.

James Branson Summers is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Branson Summers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

James Branson Summers is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

James Branson Summers is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

James Branson Summers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Memphis 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 James Branson Summers

Where is James Branson Summers's law office located?
James Branson Summers's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Branson Summers handle?
James Branson Summers focuses on employment, business, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Branson Summers practiced law?
James Branson Summers has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Branson Summers go to law school?
James Branson Summers earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact James Branson Summers for a consultation?
You can contact James Branson Summers 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 James Branson Summers received?
James Branson Summers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
Memphis State University, Cecil B. Humphreys School of Law
- 1976
B.S.
Vanderbilt Law School University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- 1973

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1976
Arkansas
Admitted: 2017

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