Timothy A. Bishop is the Managing Member of Bishop Legal, LLC. Mr. Bishop is an experienced attorney and litigator having practiced with several litigation firms prior to forming his own practice. Mr. Bishop has handled hundreds of litigation matters over the years and participated in several jury and bench trials.
Mr. Bishop was recently recognized by Super Lawyers as a Mid-South Rising Star in the area of General Litigation (2014). Mr. Bishop is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Tennessee. Bishop is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee.
Mr. Bishop remains involved with Belmont University where he currently serves as a Member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Bishop is a past Member of the Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court and Belmont University Young Alumni Council.
EDUCATION
The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Memphis, Tennessee
J.D., 2008, cum laude with honors
Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee
B.B.A., 2002, cum laude with honors
Practice areas
Bishop Legal is dedicated to representing all types of businesses in all types of commercial litigation. Having represented businesses from both the plaintiff's and the defendant's side, Mr. Bishop is a skilled and experienced litigator who is prepared to fight for and protect your company's rights. No matter the dispute, Bishop Legal can help provide the necessary guidance to determine whether a matter can be resolved prior to litigation or if litigation is necessary.
13 years
Liens, Bonds and Payment - ensuring that you are paid for the work you perform can be a challenge. Bishop Legal is prepared to use the available tools, such as liens and surety bonds, to help clients obtain the funds to which they are entitled. Construction Disputes - construction disputes can involve breach of contract, defective work and disruption and delay claims. These matters can oftentimes be resolved through alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration, as well as in Court.
13 years
Bishop Legal aggressively handles all traffic tickets and DUI cases including: civil traffic citations, criminal traffic citations, misdemeanor DUI, felony DUI, DUI manslaughter, Boating under the Influence and more. Pleading to traffic tickets can result in points on your drivers license which can result in suspension. Pleading to DUI can result in mandatory jail time. We will work every angle of the case to try to get you the best possible result.
6 years
Bishop Legal understands how difficult and stressful divorce/child custody and other family law matters can be and we are prepared to guide you through the process. At Bishop Legal, we can represent you with all of your family law matters. It is important to engage legal representation to fight for and protect your rights and interests as well as those of your children.
7 years
Bishop Legal understands how difficult and stressful divorce/child custody and other family law matters can be and we are prepared to guide you through the process. At Bishop Legal, we can represent you with all of your family law matters. It is important to engage legal representation to fight for and protect your rights and interests as well as those of your children.
7 years
Businesses oftentimes resort to forms and other documents via the internet in an effort to cut legal costs from the inception of a contractual relationship. Unfortunately, poorly drafted and/or incomplete contracts often result in litigation in Court. We can draft and/or review your business contract(s) or other documents in an effort to protect your interests.
13 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2014 | 05/22/2021 |
| TN | Active | 2008 | 05/15/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-South Rising Star - General Litigation | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Crownover Blevins, P.C. | 2011 - 2012 |
| Associate | Law Office of Brad Scarbrough, PLC | 2010 - 2014 |
| Associate | Bearfield & Shields, an Association of Attorneys | 2008 - 2009 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Belmont University Alumni Association Board of Directors | Board Member | 2014 - Present |
| Atlanta Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court | Associate Member | 2011 - 2014 |
| Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel | Member | 2011 - 2014 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2008 - 2015 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Entertainment Law Society Journal | Editor | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | J.D., with honors | 2008 |
| Belmont University | B.B.A., with honors | 2002 |
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E.J. Hubbs, Litigation Attorney on Jun 19, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I had the pleasure of attending law school with Tim. He was easily one of the hardest working students in our class and that has clearly transferred to his practice. He fights aggressively for all of his clients and I have seen him win cases that most attorneys could not win.
Edward Ronsman, Business Attorney on Jun 19, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Tim is an excellent attorney with a strong commitment to his clients. Tim possesses a tremendous work ethic and knowledge base in many areas of the law. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.
Justin Hayden, Litigation Attorney on Jun 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the pleasure of working with Tim on a number of matters, for which he was consistently responsive, thorough and diligent. Based on my substantial experience with Tim, he is an individual of the highest integrity and ability, with a strong sense of professionalism, duty and ethics.
Margaret Washburn, Litigation Attorney on Jun 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the pleasure of meeting Tim last year. He has years of experience in complex litigation matters. This is valuable in the domestic law area.
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