Atty. Roger A. Maness

Atty. Roger A. Maness

About Roger A. Maness View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Clarksville Clarksville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Roger A. Maness at a glance

Roger A. Maness is a Member based in Clarksville, Tennessee, practicing at Marks, Shell and Maness. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980) and Kentucky (1995). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1980) and Freed-Hardeman College (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County (President, 1987), Tennessee and Kentucky Bar Associations Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Clarksville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Roger A. Maness got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Roger A. Maness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger A. Maness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Roger A. Maness is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Roger A. Maness is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Roger A. Maness is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Roger A. Maness is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate 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 Clarksville 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 Roger A. Maness

Where is Roger A. Maness's law office located?
Roger A. Maness's law practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The firm is Marks, Shell and Maness. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger A. Maness handle?
Roger A. Maness focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Roger A. Maness practiced law?
Roger A. Maness has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Roger A. Maness go to law school?
Roger A. Maness earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Roger A. Maness for a consultation?
You can contact Roger A. Maness directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Roger A. Maness received?
Roger A. Maness's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Memphis State University
- 1980
B.S.
Freed-Hardeman College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
Kentucky
Admitted: 1995

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