Atty. James M. Weaver
James M. Weaver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Gaming Law and Government Relations Practice.
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About James M. Weaver at a glance
James M. Weaver is a environmental, government, and entertainment attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Government Relations Practice (Nashville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Weaver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Gaming Law and Government Relations Practice
- James M., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2007
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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James M. Weaver's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Weaver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James M. Weaver is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James M. Weaver is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
James M. Weaver is one of 45,946 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 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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