Atty. Thomas W. Lawless

Atty. Thomas W. Lawless

Recipient, Dial-A-Lawyer Volunteer of the Year Award, Nashville Bar Association, 2004. Listed in: Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007; Who's Who in American Law; Who's Who in America; Who's Who in the World; Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2006-2007, 2007-2008.

Nashville Nashville 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas W. Lawless at a glance

Thomas W. Lawless is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Thomas W. Lawless. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on residential, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee, U.S. Court of App (1981). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Middle Tennessee State University B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Recipient, Dial-A-Lawyer Volunteer of the Year Award, Nashville Bar Association, 2004
  • Listed in: Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Who's Who in American Law
  • Who's Who in America
  • Who's Who in the World
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
  • Certified Rule 31 Mediator by Commission on ADR for State of Tennessee
  • Former Vice President and Counsel, First American Corporation
  • Poll Officer, Election Commission and Chairman, Davidson County Republican Party

Member

  • Tennessee Republican Party
  • National Rifle Association
  • Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Oak Hill
  • Former Republican Candidate, 5th Congressional District of Tennessee, U.S
  • Congress

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Lawless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas W. Lawless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Thomas W. Lawless is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

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

Thomas W. Lawless is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Thomas W. Lawless is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Commercial Real Estate

Thomas W. Lawless is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Tennessee →

Foreclosure Defense

Thomas W. Lawless is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 Thomas W. Lawless

Where is Thomas W. Lawless's law office located?
Thomas W. Lawless's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Thomas W. Lawless. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Lawless handle?
Thomas W. Lawless focuses on residential, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Thomas W. Lawless practiced law?
Thomas W. Lawless has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas W. Lawless go to law school?
Thomas W. Lawless earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (—).
How can I contact Thomas W. Lawless for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas W. Lawless received?
Thomas W. Lawless's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 1980
Middle Tennessee State University B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee, U.S. Court of App
Admitted: 1981

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