Atty. Mark C. Scruggs
Assistant City Attorney, City of Knoxville, 1982-1984. Metropolitan Attorney, Nashville, 1984-1988
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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
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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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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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