Atty. John Claude Beiter

Atty. John Claude Beiter

John Claude Beiter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, entertainment & sports law. John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Nashville Nashville 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Claude Beiter at a glance

John Claude Beiter is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1987) and District of Columbia (Inactive) U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Middl (1988). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Indiana University (A.B. Journalism, 1975). Active member of Entertainment and Sports Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Claude Beiter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, entertainment & sports law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Claude Beiter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Claude Beiter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Claude Beiter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 John Claude Beiter

Where is John Claude Beiter's law office located?
John Claude Beiter's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Claude Beiter handle?
John Claude Beiter focuses on real estate, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Claude Beiter practiced law?
John Claude Beiter has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Claude Beiter go to law school?
John Claude Beiter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B. Journalism, 1975).
How can I contact John Claude Beiter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Law
- 1987
A.B. Journalism
Indiana University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia (Inactive) U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Middl
Admitted: 1988

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