Atty. Shawn Douglas Applegate

Atty. Shawn Douglas Applegate

Shawn Douglas Applegate is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate counsel, criminal law - defense and 7 other areas of law. Shawn received a degree from Nashville School of Law, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Murfreesboro Murfreesboro 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn Douglas Applegate at a glance

Shawn Douglas Applegate is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2014). Educated at Nashville School of Law (—). Serands clients in Murfreesboro, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shawn Douglas Applegate is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate counsel, criminal law - defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Shawn received a degree from Nashville School of Law, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Shawn practices in Murfreesboro, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Douglas Applegate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Douglas Applegate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Shawn Douglas Applegate is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Shawn Douglas Applegate is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

Shawn Douglas Applegate is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Murfreesboro 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 Shawn Douglas Applegate

Where is Shawn Douglas Applegate's law office located?
Shawn Douglas Applegate's law practice is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Douglas Applegate handle?
Shawn Douglas Applegate focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Shawn Douglas Applegate practiced law?
Shawn Douglas Applegate has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Shawn Douglas Applegate go to law school?
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How can I contact Shawn Douglas Applegate for a consultation?
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Education

Nashville School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2014

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