Atty. William Gary Blackburn

Atty. William Gary Blackburn

William Gary Blackburn is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, civil rights and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Nashville Nashville 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gary Blackburn at a glance

William Gary Blackburn is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1972) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gary Blackburn is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Gary Blackburn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Gary Blackburn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

William Gary Blackburn is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

William Gary Blackburn is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Gary Blackburn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

William Gary Blackburn is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Gary Blackburn is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 William Gary Blackburn

Where is William Gary Blackburn's law office located?
William Gary Blackburn's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gary Blackburn handle?
William Gary Blackburn focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Gary Blackburn practiced law?
William Gary Blackburn has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William Gary Blackburn go to law school?
William Gary Blackburn earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact William Gary Blackburn for a consultation?
You can contact William Gary Blackburn 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 William Gary Blackburn received?
William Gary Blackburn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1972
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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