Atty. Shepherd Davis Tate

Atty. Shepherd Davis Tate

Shepherd Davis Tate is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, alternative dispute resolution, broker-dealer and financial products and 2 other areas of law. Shepherd received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Memphis Memphis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Shepherd Davis Tate at a glance

Shepherd Davis Tate is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Law Office of Shepherd D. Tate. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1977), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1994). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1977) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shepherd Davis Tate is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, alternative dispute resolution, broker-dealer and financial products and 2 other areas of law
  • Shepherd received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Shepherd practices at Law Office of Shepherd D. Tate in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Shepherd Davis Tate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shepherd Davis Tate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Shepherd Davis Tate is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Class Action

Shepherd Davis Tate is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Tennessee →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

Shepherd Davis Tate is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Shepherd Davis Tate is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Memphis 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 Shepherd Davis Tate

Where is Shepherd Davis Tate's law office located?
Shepherd Davis Tate's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Law Office of Shepherd D. Tate. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shepherd Davis Tate handle?
Shepherd Davis Tate focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Shepherd Davis Tate practiced law?
Shepherd Davis Tate has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Shepherd Davis Tate go to law school?
Shepherd Davis Tate earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Shepherd Davis Tate for a consultation?
You can contact Shepherd Davis Tate 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 Shepherd Davis Tate received?
Shepherd Davis Tate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1977
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1995

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