Lawyer Mary Martin Schaffner, graduated from
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1961 Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977, is now employed by Howell & Fisher, PLLC at
Court Square Building 300 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37201.
While being a member of Nashville (Chair, Medico-Legal Committee, 1985-1987; Chair, Appellate Practice Committee, 1991-1992), Tennessee (Member, Editorial Board, Tennessee Bar Journal, 1989-1991) and American Bar Associations; American Academy of Hospital Attorneys; Tennessee Society of Hospital Attorneys (Director, 1985-1987 and President, 1987-1990); Lawyers Association for Women (Marion Griffin Chapter); Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, Executive Committee., Mary Martin Schaffner is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mary Martin Schaffner as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mary Martin Schaffner 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 Mary Martin Schaffner has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mary Martin Schaffner'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.
Mary Martin Schaffner has been admitted in 1977, Tennessee; 1979, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1986, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Appellate Practice; Health Care; Civil Rights.
Mary Martin Schaffner's college and law school education includes Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1961, Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977. Other biographical background includes Order of the Coif. Member, Vanderbilt Law Review, 1975-1977. Instructor, Nashville School of Law (1991-1995). Law Clerk to: Justice Ray L. Brock, Tennessee Supreme Court, 1977-1978; Judge Gilbert S. Merritt, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1978-1979. Member, 1981-1987, Secretary, 1982-1985 and Chair, 1985-1987, Tennessee Appellate Court Nominating Commission. Member, Tennessee Supreme Court Commission to Study the Appellate Courts, 1990. Member, Commission on the Future of TennCare, 2000. Member, Tennessee Court of the Judiciary, 2001-2011. Fellow: American Academy of Appellate Lawyers; Tennessee Bar Foundation.. You should contact other
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