Lawyer Thomas W. Shumate, IV, graduated from Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum laude, 1995 University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1998, is now employed by Meridian Law PLLC at Green Hills Office Park 2002 Richard Jones Road, Suite B-200 Nashville, TN 37215.

While being a member of Nashville, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations; Harry Phillips Chapter of the American Inns of Court, 2005-2009; Chair, Christ the King School Board, 2012-2017; Chair, Father Ryan Alumni Board, 2012-2014; Member, Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 2007-2014; Co-Chair, Lawyers for Littles Bowl for Kids' Sake Event, which raised over $120,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee; Former Cubmaster, Pack 45, 2011-2014; Former Member, Editorial Board, "Law Practice Today" webzine and "Law Practice" magazine; Past-Chair, Law Practice Management Section of Tennessee Bar Association., Thomas W. Shumate, IV is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas W. Shumate, IV as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas W. Shumate, IV 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 Thomas W. Shumate, IV has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas W. Shumate, IV's office is located at Nashville, 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.

Thomas W. Shumate, IV has been admitted in 1998, Tennessee; 1999, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 2012, U.S. Supreme Court; 2012, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee; 2012, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; 1999, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His or her practice areas include Appellate Practice; Business Litigation; Business Torts; Contract Litigation; Health Care Contracts; Insurance Defense; Confidentiality Agreements; Covenants Not To Compete; Employment Contracts; Labor and Employment; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Litigation; Executive Severance Contracts; Noncompete Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements; Restrictive Covenants; Leases and Leasing; Litigation; Negligence; Negligence Defense; Probate; Trade Secrets; Theft of Trade Secrets; Trade Secret Misappropriation; Trusts and Estates; Estate Litigation; Estate Administration; Fiduciary Litigation; Trust Litigation; Unfair Competition; Personal Injury.

Thomas W. Shumate, IV's college and law school education includes Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum laude, 1995, University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1998. Other biographical background includes Mr. Shumate represents individuals and businesses in a variety of civil matters including business and employment litigation and disputes involving non-competition agreements, theft of trade secrets, and business torts. Mr. Shumate is a frequent lecturer and author on restrictive covenants, litigation techniques, and legal ethics and technology. In 2011 and 2013, Mr. Shumate was selected as a “Rising Star” by the Mid-South edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor that is limited to no more than 2.5% of Tennessee attorneys. He also has a perfect 10.0 rating from Avvo.com.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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