Atty. Scott Patton Tift

Atty. Scott Patton Tift

Scott Patton Tift is a lawyer practicing civil rights, complex civil litigation, judges & courts and 9 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Nashville Nashville 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Patton Tift at a glance

Scott Patton Tift is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2008). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2008) and Columbia University (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Young Lawyers Division, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Patton Tift is a lawyer practicing civil rights, complex civil litigation, judges & courts and 9 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Scott practices at Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, LLC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Patton Tift's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Patton Tift handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Scott Patton Tift is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Scott Patton Tift is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Scott Patton Tift

Where is Scott Patton Tift's law office located?
Scott Patton Tift's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Patton Tift handle?
Scott Patton Tift focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Scott Patton Tift practiced law?
Scott Patton Tift has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Scott Patton Tift go to law school?
Scott Patton Tift earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Scott Patton Tift for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott Patton Tift received?
Scott Patton Tift's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 2008
B.A.
Columbia University
- 2003

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2008

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