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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
Directed Verdict Granted in Wilson County Auto Accident Trial
Date of Case Completion:
May 11, 2023
Category:
Personal Injury Defense / Motor Vehicle Accident
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained a directed verdict in favor of defendant Gwendolyn Turner in a motor vehicle accident case tried in Wilson County. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of damages, and the court ruled that Turner was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, ending the case before the defense presented its witnesses.
Split Verdict in Clarksville Intersection Collision: Defense Wins for Batson, Subrogation Awarded to Allstate
Date of Case Completion:
May 10, 2023
Category:
Insurance Subrogation / Motor Vehicle Accident Defense
Summary:
In a two-part subrogation dispute stemming from a December 2021 intersection collision, McLemore Law PLLC secured a defense verdict for Floyde Batson against Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company’s claims. The Court found that Batson lawfully entered the intersection on a yellow light, while the opposing driver, Allison Hood, failed to ensure the roadway was clear. In the countersuit, the Court awarded property damage recovery to Allstate on behalf of Batson.
Appeals Court Reverses Trial Ruling: Insurer Entitled to Offset MedPay in UM Claim
Date of Case Completion:
August 5, 2022
Category:
Appellate Victory / Uninsured Motorist Coverage / Insurance Law
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC achieved a pivotal win in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, successfully arguing that an insurer may offset medical payments coverage from the total liability under an uninsured motorist (UM) policy. The decision reversed the trial court’s order and clarified the application of Tennessee’s UM statute in favor of policyholders’ insurers.
McLemore Law, PLLC
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Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
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