Atty. John Michael Summers

Atty. John Michael Summers

John Michael Summers is a lawyer practicing government, government relations, labor & employment law. John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Nashville Nashville 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (629) 895-5686

Profile Summary

About John Michael Summers at a glance

John Michael Summers is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at John Summers & Associates. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1997). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1974). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Summers is a lawyer practicing government, government relations, labor & employment law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at John Summers & Associates in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Summers's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Michael Summers is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Michael Summers is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 venue, 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 Michael Summers

Where is John Michael Summers's law office located?
John Michael Summers's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is John Summers & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Summers handle?
John Michael Summers focuses on employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Michael Summers practiced law?
John Michael Summers has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Michael Summers go to law school?
John Michael Summers earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Michael Summers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1997

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