Atty. James P. Thompson
James P. Thompson is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law.
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James P. Thompson is an Associate based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1982) and Tulane University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. Thompson is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law
- James P. received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1971, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James P. practices in Nashville, TN
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 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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