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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.
Experience You Can Trust
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
Tennessee Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Bad Faith and Property Damage Suit
Date of Case Completion:
May 18, 2017
Category:
Appellate Litigation / Insurance Defense / Property Damage
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a decisive appellate victory for Kamal Brown, culminating in the Tennessee Supreme Court’s denial of Sandra Prewitt’s application for appeal. The courts upheld the dismissal of all claims, including bad faith, property damage, and loss of use, stemming from a June 2013 motor vehicle accident.
McLemore Law Secures Summary Judgment in Auto Loss and Use-of-Vehicle Claim
Date of Case Completion (Trial Court Judgment):
[Exact date not provided—before January 30, 2017 appellate affirmation]
Category:
Insurance Defense / Property Damage / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained summary judgment in favor of Kamal Brown, resulting in the dismissal of all claims brought by Sandra Prewitt in a dispute over vehicle value and extended loss-of-use damages. The plaintiff sought excessive compensation beyond the fair market value of her vehicle and attempted to claim loss of use for over three years.
Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of UM Coverage Under Mississippi Policy Exclusion
Date of Case Completion:
December 2, 2016
Category:
Insurance Coverage / Appellate Litigation / Federal Court – Sixth Circuit
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured an appellate victory in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming summary judgment in favor of the insurer. The court held that an exclusion for regularly used, non-owned vehicles within a Mississippi underinsured motorist policy was valid and enforceable, barring coverage for the plaintiff’s injury claim.
McLemore Law, PLLC
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109 International Drive, Suite 240
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
(615) 814-2903 Fax