Meridian Law is pleased to announce that Tom Shumate has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Civil Litigation and Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Best Lawyers® is an elite global net
We are so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Sydney Simmons for the past 5 years. Her thoughtfulness, dedication, and professionalism have made such a positive impact on our team, our clients, and our culture. Please join us in congratula
Last week, Team Meridian spent an evening sorting food for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. The food bank receives thousands of pounds of food each week from local groceries, distributors, and farms. They rely on volunteers to help inspe
Join Colton Adams as he co-moderates a Q&A style conversation with Chancellor Moskal and Judge Ingram on courtroom advocacy, motion practice, professional etiquette, and tips for effective advocacy in Circuit and Chancery Court. This CLE progra
The Meridian team extends a warm welcome to Emma Anderegg, who joins us as a Summer Associate. A rising third-year law student at the University of Iowa College of Law, and a University of Iowa alumna in Communication Studies, Emma has already begun
As artificial intelligence technologies further transform professional practices, the topic of their dependability is central to discussions within the legal sector. A key consideration is whether these tools can ultimately replicate the expertise, d
Last weekend Tom Shumate co-presented the second CLE in a series of the TBA Young Lawyers Division's Exploration Series at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The event focused on professional development, networking, and outdoor adventure including a range
We are pleased to announce that Chloe Ferrell has joined the Meridian team as a Summer Associate. Chloe is a rising 3L at Belmont and has a B.A. in Economics and Sociology from the University of Georgia. In the short time since this semester ended, s
We are pleased to announce that Chase Lawson will be joining our firm as a Summer Associate for the next six weeks. Mr. Lawson hails from Cleveland, Tennessee, and recently completed his second year at Belmont Law School. He holds a Bachelor of Scien
On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued an interim final rule exempting domestic companies from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Visit our website to learn more, or contact Meridian Law if you have any questions. #Mer
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a stay on its previous injunction against CTA enforcement, once again shifting the landscape of BOI reporting. After a series of legal twists and turns, reporting
The Tennessee General Assembly is considering House Bill No. 5 (HB0005), which proposes substantially increasing statutory caps on noneconomic damages in private civil actions. If enacted, this legislation will have major implications for insurers an
Meridian Law is pleased to announce that Tom Shumate has been recognized for the fifth year in a row as a SuperLawyer by SuperLawyers Magazine. In addition, this year Tom was also recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Tennessee and a Top 50 Lawyer in Nas
Thank you to our clients, friends, family, and colleagues for allowing us to be part of your journey this year. Here’s to a holiday filled with laughter, love, and wagging tails. Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year! #meridianlaw #me
UPDATE ON THE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION (BOI) REPORT REQUIREMENT: While there is a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing enforcement, we are advising clients to have documentation ready. Please call our office if you have any questions or
Meridian Law, PLLC, is honored to announce that we have been recognized for Commercial Litigation in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms® rankings, regional, Tier-2. Thank you to our clients, team members, and colleagues for your continued support
The Meridian "Boo Crew" brought their A-game and some serious Halloween spirit yesterday. From punny characters to classic specters, our Summit Chasers proved their creativity goes way beyond the courtroom. Congrats to Mikayla for her winni
Visit Nashville's Hand in Hand Options website to learn more about this valuable organization and how you can help. dioceseofnashville.com/exceptional-learning #meridianlaw #meridianlawpllc #hiho
We want to give a big shout-out to our incredible paralegal team! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and attention to detail - that keep everything running smoothly. We couldn't do it without you! Here's to the magicians behind the scenes who
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