Atty. M. Thomas McFarland
Thomas is a member of the firm’s Litigation section. His practice involves commercial litigation in the areas of business torts, breach of contract claims and real estate.
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About M. Thomas McFarland at a glance
M. Thomas McFarland is a business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and health care attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2014). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2014) and The University of Tennessee (B.A., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Thomas is a member of the firm’s Litigation section
- His practice involves commercial litigation in the areas of business torts, breach of contract claims and real estate
- He represents employers in employment disputes and litigation
- Thomas also counsels developer, landowner, and municipal clients in matters involving land use and zoning regulations
- Prior to joining GSRM, Thomas clerked for the Honorable Thomas W. Brothers, Davidson County 6th Circuit Court
- Thomas received his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School where he served as a managing editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law
- He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee
Practice Areas Explained
M. Thomas McFarland's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Thomas McFarland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
M. Thomas McFarland is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
M. Thomas McFarland is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
M. Thomas McFarland is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
M. Thomas McFarland is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
M. Thomas McFarland is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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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