Atty. John M. Farris
John M. Farris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice.
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John M. Farris is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Government Relations Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America โ Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America โ Government Affairs (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Farris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice
- John M., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2008
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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