Atty. James Wallace Speed

Atty. James Wallace Speed

Mr. James Wallace Speed is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, litigation - general civil practice and 1 other area of law.

Brentwood Brentwood 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (629) 276-2711 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Wallace Speed at a glance

James Wallace Speed is a Partner based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Speed, Seta, Martin, Trivett & Stubley, LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1972) and Georgia (1972). Educated at Emory University J.D. (—) and Georgia State University M.P.A. U.S. Military Academy B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Wallace Speed is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, litigation - general civil practice and 1 other area of law
  • James Wallace received a M.P.A. degree from Georgia State University, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James Wallace practices at Speed, Seta, Martin, Trivett & Stubley, LLC in Brentwood, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Wallace Speed's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Wallace Speed handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Wallace Speed is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

James Wallace Speed is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Wallace Speed is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Brentwood 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 Wallace Speed

Where is James Wallace Speed's law office located?
James Wallace Speed's law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is Speed, Seta, Martin, Trivett & Stubley, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wallace Speed handle?
James Wallace Speed focuses on workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Wallace Speed practiced law?
James Wallace Speed has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James Wallace Speed go to law school?
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How can I contact James Wallace Speed for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Wallace Speed received?
James Wallace Speed's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Emory University J.D.
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Georgia State University M.P.A. U.S. Military Academy B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1972
Georgia
Admitted: 1972

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