Lawyer James B. Summers, graduated from
University of Virginia; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.S., Finance, 1973 Memphis State University, Cecil B. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham, PLLC at
80 Monroe Avenue, Suite 650 Memphis, TN 38103.
While being a member of BiographyCertified Federal Court Mediator. Certified Tennessee State Court Mediator. Supreme Court Mediator for Workers' Compensation Appeals. Former Editor, Tennessee Commentary and Report from Counsel. Contributing Author, Technology for Lawyers column, Memphis Lawyer. Certified as a) Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate and b) Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization. Certified in Tier 1 Erosion Control by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation 2006-present. Selected as Memphis Area Superlawyer in Construction Litigation by Law and Politics, 2007-2012. Featured Lawyer, Mid South Superlawyer Magazine Dec., 2012. Top 100 in Tennessee. Top 50 in Mid-South. Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in construction litigation 2007-2012. Featured Lawyer, Memphis Dail, James B. Summers is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James B. Summers as your lawyer, you should consider whether James B. Summers offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James B. Summers has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James B. Summers's office is located at Memphis, TN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
James B. Summers has been admitted in 1976, Tennessee; 1999, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas; U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Michigan. His or her practice areas include Transportation; Products Liability; Employment; Construction; Commercial Litigation.
James B. Summers's college and law school education includes University of Virginia; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.S., Finance, 1973, Memphis State University, Cecil B. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1976. You should contact other
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