Atty. Melvin J. Malone
Mr. Malone focuses his practice on telecommunications, public utilities, governmental relations, commercial litigation and administrative law.
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Melvin J. Malone is a government and energy attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Nashville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Mr. Malone focuses his practice on telecommunications, public utilities, governmental relations, commercial litigation and administrative law
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Melvin J. Malone is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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