Atty. Matthew James DeVries

Atty. Matthew James DeVries

Matthew James DeVries is a lawyer practicing commercial / corporate litigation, construction, employment litigation and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from American University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Nashville Nashville 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (615) 747-7299

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About Matthew James DeVries at a glance

Matthew James DeVries is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Burr & Forman LLP. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit US (1998), District of Columbia (2002), Tennessee (2006), and Tennessee (2006). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1998) and American University (B.S. Political, 1993). Actiand member of Professional Associations AGC of Tennessee, Board Member. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew James DeVries is a lawyer practicing commercial / corporate litigation, construction, employment litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from American University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Matthew practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Nashville, TN

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Matthew James DeVries's law office located?
Matthew James DeVries's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Burr & Forman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
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Matthew James DeVries has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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Matthew James DeVries earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Political, 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 1998
B.S. Political
American University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit US
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee
Admitted: 2006
Tennessee
Admitted: 2006

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