Atty. Mark C. Scruggs

Atty. Mark C. Scruggs

Assistant City Attorney, City of Knoxville, 1982-1984. Metropolitan Attorney, Nashville, 1984-1988

Nashville Nashville 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (629) 294-3543 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mark C. Scruggs at a glance

Mark C. Scruggs is a Principal based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Mark Scruggs Trial Attorney. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1984), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Assistant City Attorney, City of Knoxville, 1982-1984
  • Metropolitan Attorney, Nashville, 1984-1988

Practice Areas Explained

Mark C. Scruggs's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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 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 Mark C. Scruggs

Where is Mark C. Scruggs's law office located?
Mark C. Scruggs's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Mark Scruggs Trial Attorney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark C. Scruggs handle?
Mark C. Scruggs focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Mark C. Scruggs practiced law?
Mark C. Scruggs has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Mark C. Scruggs go to law school?
Mark C. Scruggs earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
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What awards or recognition has Mark C. Scruggs received?
Mark C. Scruggs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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