Atty. Paul Garvan Summers

Atty. Paul Garvan Summers

Paul Garvan Summers is a lawyer practicing manufacturing, automotive, criminal law - defense and 9 other areas of law. Paul received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Nashville Nashville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Garvan Summers at a glance

Paul Garvan Summers is a State Ct. J. based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appe (1975). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1974) and Mississippi State University (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Garvan Summers is a lawyer practicing manufacturing, automotive, criminal law - defense and 9 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Paul practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Garvan Summers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Garvan Summers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative 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 Paul Garvan Summers

Where is Paul Garvan Summers's law office located?
Paul Garvan Summers's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Garvan Summers handle?
Paul Garvan Summers focuses on criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Paul Garvan Summers practiced law?
Paul Garvan Summers has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Paul Garvan Summers go to law school?
Paul Garvan Summers earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Paul Garvan Summers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1974
B.S.
Mississippi State University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Tennessee United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appe
Admitted: 1975

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