Thomas W. Shumate IV

Attorney Thomas W. Shumate IV is the owner and managing member of Meridian Law in Nashville, Tennessee, where he concentrates his practice on business, commercial and employment law. Mr. Shumate has over 20 years of legal experience and represents individuals, businesses and employers throughout middle Tennessee.

In his employment law practice, Mr. Shumate has substantial knowledge and experience with cases involving contracts, noncompete agreements, trade secret theft and legal issues facing employers. He also has experience with civil matters involving insurance defense, probate, personal injury and wrongful death.

Recognized for his professional success, Mr. Shumate is the recipient of an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest available rating, presented to lawyers demonstrating outstanding legal capability and high ethical standards.

Active in his legal community through participation in professional organizations, Mr. Shumate is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Over the years, he has stayed involved in his local community, serving on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. He has also served as school board chair of Christ the King School.

After graduating cum laude from Vanderbilt University, Mr. Shumate went on to earn his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He holds licenses to practice law before all Tennessee state courts, the U.S. district courts for the eastern, middle and western districts of Tennessee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.