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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
Dog Bite Lawsuit Dismissed: No Evidence of Dangerous Propensity or Negligence
Date of Case Completion:
December 8, 2017
Category:
Dog Bite Defense / Premises Liability / Summary Judgment
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC secured a full dismissal for Derek Hunter in a dog bite injury case by demonstrating that the plaintiff failed to provide any evidence that the dog, Jolie, had a known history of aggression or dangerous behavior. The Court ruled that rough play between the owner and dog did not meet the legal standard for dangerous propensity.
Court of Appeals Affirms No Duty to Indemnify in TCPA Fax Blast Case
Date of Case Completion:
August 31, 2017
Category:
Insurance Coverage Dispute / Declaratory Judgment / TCPA Class Action Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC, serving as local counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, successfully defended a declaratory judgment action arising from a class action lawsuit over unsolicited faxes. The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s ruling that Allstate had no duty to indemnify under its commercial policy’s “accidental event” or “personal injury” provisions.
Jury Awards $500 in Personal Injury Trial; Prewitt’s Post-Trial Motion Denied
Date of Trial Completion:
March 1, 2017
Post-Trial Motion Denied:
June 2, 2017
Category:
Personal Injury Defense / Civil Jury Trial / Post-Trial Motion Defense
Summary:
McLemore Law PLLC successfully defended Kamal Brown in a personal injury jury trial in Davidson County. The plaintiff, Candes Prewitt, presented no witnesses other than herself, and the court excluded all medical bills from evidence. The jury awarded $500.00, rejecting her request for extensive compensation. Her motion for a new trial was denied, and she subsequently appealed.
McLemore Law, PLLC
Contact Info
109 International Drive, Suite 240
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(615) 814-2900 Office
(615) 814-2903 Fax