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Jay R. McLemore
About Me
Jay McLemore founded McLemore Law, PLLC. He has over twenty-eight years of litigation experience, concentrating in the areas of coverage evaluation, defense of personal injury claims (automobile, trucking and wrongful death), premises liability claims, mechanics and materialmen’s liens, food poisoning cases, wills and workers’ compensation defense. He holds first chair trial experience in jury and bench trials in both state and federal court. Enjoying legal advocacy, he has also completed the National Institute of Trial Advocacy course in Boulder, Colorado. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
A native of Macon, Georgia, Jay graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1993 with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1996. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. He is also admitted to practice in all Federal Courts in Tennessee and Mississippi, as well as the Northern District of Georgia and the Middle District of Alabama. He is a registered attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Jay resides in Franklin with his wife, Sue, and their three children. He and his family attend Christ Community Church. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, flying, hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.
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At McLemore Law, we believe that every legal journey deserves a steadfast guide who prioritizes your needs and aspirations. With decades of multifaceted experience, Jay R. McLemore is not just your attorney; he is your dedicated advocate, committed to navigating the complexities of litigation with diligence and integrity. Allow me to put my 28+ years of experience to work for you.
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News & Articles
Defense Win: McLemore Law Secures Directed Verdict in Rutherford County Auto Case
Date of Final Ruling:
July 21, 2025
Category:
Auto Accident Defense / Trial Victory / Directed Verdict
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a full defense verdict in Rutherford County after successfully arguing for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff’s proof. The firm represented three defendants sued for alleged property damage arising from a 2024 car accident. The Court granted McLemore Law’s motion, finding that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of damages. No appeal was filed, and the judgment stands as final.
Comparative Fault Allegations Fail: Summary Judgment for James Langley
Date of Final Ruling:
April 7, 2025
Category:
Auto Accident Defense / Summary Judgment / Comparative Fault
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a dismissal with prejudice for James Langley after the Court granted summary judgment, finding no competent evidence that Mr. Langley acted negligently in a 2022 collision on Highway 396 in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Although a co-defendant attempted to attribute comparative fault to Mr. Langley, the record did not create a genuine issue of material fact. No appeal was filed.
50/50 Fault Finding Yields Defense Verdict in Cookeville Left-Turn Collision
Date of Final Ruling:
October 23, 2024
Category:
Insurance Subrogation / Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Bench Trial
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a defense verdict for Ty Michael Young after the Court found both drivers 50% at fault in a December 6, 2021 collision at Broad Street and Maple Avenue in Cookeville. Because liability was evenly apportioned, Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company’s subrogation claim failed and judgment was entered for the defense. No appeal was filed.
McLemore Law, PLLC
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109 International Drive, Suite 240
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
(615) 814-2903 Fax