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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 Declines Review, Ending 5 Years of Litigation
Date of Case Completion:
September 13, 2018
Category:
Appellate Litigation / Supreme Court Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kamal Brown against a final attempt to overturn the Tennessee Court of Appeals’ ruling. The Tennessee Supreme Court denied Candes Prewitt’s Application for Permission to Appeal, concluding nearly five years of litigation and solidifying prior rulings in Mr. Brown’s favor.
$10M Claim Dismissed: McLemore Law Clears Client in Fatal Highway Collision
Date of Case Completion (for Candis Lindsey):
May 7, 2018
Category:
Wrongful Death Defense / Motor Vehicle Accident / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a judgment as a matter of law for Candis M. Lindsey in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a three-vehicle collision on State Highway 109. Despite a $10 million claim, the court found no evidence of negligence by Ms. Lindsey and dismissed her from the case with prejudice.
Court of Appeals Affirms Jury Verdict; Dismisses All Claims of Trial Error
Date of Case Completion (Appeals Court Ruling):
April 30, 2018
Category:
Appellate Litigation / Pro Se Representation / Civil Jury Verdict Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kamal Brown before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, which affirmed a jury’s $500.00 verdict and rejected all nine appellate issues raised by opposing counsel, Candes Prewitt. The appellate court’s decision upheld the integrity of the trial proceedings and validated the defense verdict issued by the Davidson County jury.
McLemore Law, PLLC
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109 International Drive, Suite 240
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
(615) 814-2903 Fax