Atty. Thomas O. Shumate
Thomas O. Shumate is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, business law and 13 other areas of law.
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Thomas O. Shumate is a State Dept. of Ins. based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1998). Educated at NOTRE DAME (—). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Thomas O. Shumate is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, business law and 13 other areas of law
- Thomas O. received a degree from NOTRE DAME, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Thomas O. practices in Nashville, TN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas O. Shumate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Thomas O. Shumate is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Thomas O. Shumate is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
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.
Thomas O. Shumate is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas O. Shumate is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas O. Shumate 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 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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