Atty. Tom Russell
With more than 20 years of legal experience, Tom Russell has built a distinguished career representing clients in governmental liability, civil rights defense, and general civil litigation. He has long served as trusted counsel to municipalities, government entities, and school boards, handling complex tort liability claims, wrongful death suits, personal injury matters, and civil rights cases.
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About Tom Russell at a glance
Tom Russell is an Attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2001). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky (J.D., 2001) and DePauw University (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Kentucky Bar Association Nashville Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With more than 20 years of legal experience, Tom Russell has built a distinguished career representing clients in governmental liability, civil rights defense, and general civil litigation
- He has long served as trusted counsel to municipalities, government entities, and school boards, handling complex tort liability claims, wrongful death suits, personal injury matters, and civil rights cases
- Over the course of his practice, Tom has appeared before numerous state and county boards and commissions, earning a reputation for skilled advocacy and practical problem-solving
- His extensive personal injury defense experience includes motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and construction-related claims
- Licensed in both Kentucky and Tennessee, Tom is committed to delivering efficient, results-driven representation to resolve his clients’ most challenging legal matters
- Professional Honors and Activities • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Civil Rights Law • Member of the Tennessee Screenwriting Association Affiliations • Kentucky Bar Association • Nashville Bar Association • Tennessee Bar Association
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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