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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
Strategic Discovery Reduces $300K Claim and Resolves Injury Case Favorably
Date of Case Completion:
[Settled after transfer — exact date not specified, assumed post-2020]
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Personal Injury
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully reduced exposure in a $300,000.00 personal injury lawsuit by uncovering a two-year treatment gap in the plaintiff’s medical history. This significantly limited the scope of claimed damages and led to a favorable settlement for the defense, protecting the client from excess liability.
Exclusive Remedy Doctrine Bars Co-Worker Injury Claim in Vehicle Accident
Date of Case Completion:
November 22, 2019
Category:
Workers’ Compensation Defense / Co-Worker Liability / Motor Vehicle Accident
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained summary judgment in favor of James Taylor by invoking Tennessee’s workers’ compensation exclusivity provisions. The court ruled that plaintiff Gregory Suggs, who had already filed a workers’ comp claim, was barred from pursuing a separate negligence claim against his co-worker James Taylor following a motor vehicle accident that occurred during the course of their employment.
Mechanical Failure and Plaintiff’s Own Negligence Lead to Case Dismissal
Date of Case Completion:
September 19, 2019
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Summary Judgment / Mechanical Failure Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured summary judgment for David M. Campbell and David K. Campbell in a contested negligence and reckless driving lawsuit. The court found that an unforeseen mechanical failure, paired with the plaintiff’s admission that he fell asleep while driving, defeated all claims of liability and warranted dismissal of the case.
McLemore Law, PLLC
Contact Info
109 International Drive, Suite 240
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
(615) 814-2903 Fax