Atty. Lea Johnson

Atty. Lea Johnson

Lea Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic relations, elder law and 7 other areas of law. Lea received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.

Nashville Nashville 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (931) 414-1641

Profile Summary

About Lea Johnson at a glance

Lea Johnson is a Cir. Ct. J. based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1991), and Tennessee (2009). Educated at Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lea Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic relations, elder law and 7 other areas of law
  • Lea received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Lea practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Lea Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 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

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Where is Lea Johnson's law office located?
Lea Johnson's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lea Johnson handle?
Lea Johnson focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Lea Johnson practiced law?
Lea Johnson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Education

Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 2009

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