Atty. James L. Beckner

Atty. James L. Beckner

James L. Beckner is a lawyer practicing business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance and 1 other area of law.

Nashville Nashville 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (615) 256-8880 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James L. Beckner at a glance

James L. Beckner is a business, m&a, and health care attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1971). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1971) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James L. Beckner is a lawyer practicing business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Beckner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Beckner 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.

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

James L. Beckner is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James L. Beckner is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 James L. Beckner

Where is James L. Beckner's law office located?
James L. Beckner's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Beckner handle?
James L. Beckner focuses on business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James L. Beckner practiced law?
James L. Beckner has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James L. Beckner go to law school?
James L. Beckner earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James L. Beckner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1971
B.A.
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1971

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