5. Thomas Shumate

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Thomas W. Shumate IV

Thomas W. Shumate IV

Meridian Law, PLLC

Wills & Probate, Employment Contracts, Business, Personal Injury, General Practice, Health Care, Insurance, Contract, Litigation, Landlord/Tenant

A Different Firm for A Different Time

Experience: 27 years
Language(s): English
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Main Office

2002 Richard Jones Road
Suite B-200
Nashville, TN 37215

Office Hours

Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Serving Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas.

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About Thomas

Tom Shumate is the founder of Meridian Law, PLLC, which represents individuals and businesses across Tennessee in a variety of civil matters including business, contract, and employment litigation; disputes involving non-competition agreements and theft of trade secrets; insurance defense; personal injury and wrongful death actions; and probate cases.

Mr. Shumate graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University in 1995 and from Notre Dame Law School in 1998.  He has practiced in Nashville, Tennessee since that time.  

In 2011 and 2013, Mr. Shumate was selected as a “Rising Star” by the Mid-South edition of Super Lawyers Magazine.  He has a perfect 10 rating from Avvo (www.avvo.com) and a top “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbel in the areas of labor and employment, litigation, and torts.  

He is a past member of the Editorial Boards of Law Practice Today webzine and Law Practice magazine, monthly publications of the Law Practice Section of the American Bar Association.  He is also a past Chair of the Law Office Technology and Management Section of the Tennessee Bar Association. Mr. Shumate has lectured to attorneys across the state and written on issues related to covenants not to compete, legal ethics, legal marketing, and technology.

Mr. Shumate is actively involved in the Nashville community and various Bar organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and has raised more than $100,000.00 for the agency over the past five years through his annual “Lawyers for Littles” Bowl for Kids’ Sake event. He is the immediate Past-Chair of the Father Ryan Alumni Board and is the current Chair of the School Board of Christ the King School.

Varies depending on the needs of my clients and the type of case. My hourly rate is typically $285.00/hr. Contingency fees are typically 33-40% of the recovery.

Experience

Founding Partner

Meridian Law, PLLC

2014–present

Nashville, TN

Partner

Kay Griffin Enkema & Colbert, PLLC

2007–2014

Nashville, TN

Shareholder

Evans, Jones & Reynolds, P.C.

2001 – 2007

Nashville, TN

Attorney

North, Pursell, Ramos & Jameson

1998 – 2001

Admission

Verified Tennessee

1998

Education

Vanderbilt University

B.A. (English, cum laude)

05/1995

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Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • -Executive Committee Member of the Christ the King School Board
  • -Chairperson of the Father Ryan High School Alumni Board
  • -Cubmaster of the Cub Scout Pack 45 at Christ the King School
  • -Board Member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
  • -Member of the National Eagle Scout Association
  • -Board Member of the Father Ryan Alumni Board
  • -Member of the Notre Dame Club of Nashville
  • -Member of the Notre Dame Law Association
Honors / Awards
  • Rising Star by the Mid-South Super Lawyers in .
    2013
  • Rising Star by the Mid-South Super Lawyers in .
    2011
  • Spotlight Award Winner by the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce in .
    2002

Notable Work

Publications

-"How to Grow Your Practice While Avoiding Malpractice Claims" in the Tennessee Bar Association.


-"Ethics of Wills and Estates 101" in the Tennessee Bar Association.


-"Preventing Legal Malpractice: Know Thy Enemy" in the Tennessee Bar Association.

Additional Info

Founded 2014

Meridian Law, PLLC Highlights

Employment, Contract, Estate, Litigation, Accident & Injury

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