Atty. Ruth Ellene Johnson

Atty. Ruth Ellene Johnson

Ruth Ellene Johnson is a lawyer practicing education, health & hospital law, taxation - personal and 1 other area of law. Ruth has been licensed for 50 years.

Nashville Nashville 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (615) 880-6010 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ruth Ellene Johnson at a glance

Ruth Ellene Johnson is a tax, education, health care, and entertainment attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976). Educated at Vanderbilt Law School (J.D., 1975). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ruth Ellene Johnson is a lawyer practicing education, health & hospital law, taxation - personal and 1 other area of law
  • Ruth has been licensed for 50 years
  • Ruth practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Ruth Ellene Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ruth Ellene Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Ruth Ellene Johnson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Ruth Ellene Johnson is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Ruth Ellene Johnson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Ruth Ellene Johnson is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Tennessee →

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 Ruth Ellene Johnson

Where is Ruth Ellene Johnson's law office located?
Ruth Ellene Johnson's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruth Ellene Johnson handle?
Ruth Ellene Johnson focuses on tax, education, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Ruth Ellene Johnson practiced law?
Ruth Ellene Johnson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Ruth Ellene Johnson go to law school?
Ruth Ellene Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact Ruth Ellene Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt Law School
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1976

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