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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
Jury Rejects Major Injury Claim; McLemore Law Secures Limited Damages Verdict
Date of Case Completion:
August 6, 2019
Category:
Personal Injury Defense / Jury Trial / Pre-Existing Condition
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Amy Knapp in a high-stakes personal injury trial involving disputed claims of a knee injury requiring surgery. While fault for the accident was admitted, the jury awarded only $2,040.93 in total damages, rejecting over $500,000.00 in claimed damages and confirming that the alleged knee injury predated the accident.
Conversion Claim Dismissed in Truck Repair Dispute; Specialized’s Counterclaims Remain Pending
Date of Case Completion (Plaintiff’s Claim):
April 29, 2019
Category:
Commercial Litigation / Garagekeeper’s Lien / Conversion Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC obtained judgment as a matter of law in favor of Specialized Truck Repair Corporation, defeating a $500,000.00 conversion lawsuit brought by Thomas Shane Sullivan. The court held that Specialized’s possession of the truck was legal under Tennessee’s garagekeeper lien statutes and dismissed the conversion claim. Specialized’s counterclaims remain pending.
Court Rejects $1.5M Claim; No Liability for Vehicle Owner Under Family Purpose Doctrine
Date of Case Completion:
September 25, 2018
Category:
Motor Vehicle Accident Defense / Vicarious Liability / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Richard Urban in a $1.5 million lawsuit stemming from a 2013 motor vehicle accident involving his daughter. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of Mr. Urban, holding that the Family Purpose Doctrine did not apply, as the plaintiff failed to prove he was the head of the household or financially responsible for the driver.
McLemore Law, PLLC
Contact Info
109 International Drive, Suite 240
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
(615) 814-2903 Fax