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Paul David Jeter

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  • Franklin, TN
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Paul

Paul Jeter was born in Nashville, Tennessee and raised in Franklin, Tennessee.  He attended Franklin High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a BS in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design and a minor in Business Administration.

After graduating from Tennessee, Paul began working in the landscape field and started his own landscape company. Paul’s experience in this field developed a strong work ethic and appreciation for those who “get their hands dirty” for a living.

After about five years in the landscape industry, Paul felt called to the legal profession and earned his Law Degree from the Nashville School of Law where he attended school at night while continuing to work 40-hour weeks as a paralegal in a law firm. He earned hands-on training while working for a personal injury law firm during the day and completed his legal studies at night. It was a tough grind but was instrumental in preparing Paul for the rigors and challenges that come with being a Lawyer.

Upon graduation and passing the Bar Exam on his first try, Paul believed that he could best serve his clients with a personal approach to practicing law so he opened his own practice, Paul D. Jeter Law Firm, P.C. in the Fall of 2009. Since that time, Paul has successfully represented clients from all over Tennessee in family law, personal injury, probate and business law cases. Paul also enjoys preparing wills and handling adoptions for his clients. His most memorable day practicing law was completing re-adoptions for his niece and nephew who were adopted from Rwanda by his sister and brother-in-law.

Paul currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife Autumn and sons Cooper and Graham. Paul is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Williamson County Bar Association and the Tennessee Association for Justice. He is an active member of Christ Community Church in Franklin and vounteers as a basketball and baseball coach for Grassland Athletic Association.  He enjoys playing golf, basketball, fishing and spending time with his family. Paul is also an avid supporter of the University of Tennessee Volunteers and can likely be found in Neyland Stadium on Saturdays in the Fall.

Practice areas

Personal injuryDivorce and separationChild supportChild custody
  1. Child custody: 35%

    10 years

  2. Child support: 35%

    10 years

  3. Divorce and separation: 20%

    10 years

  4. Personal injury: 10%

    10 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

231 Public Square, Suite 300
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231 Public Square, Suite 300
Franklin, TN, 37064

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive200910/28/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Family Law "10 Best" Attorney for TennesseeAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerPaul D. Jeter Law Firm2009 - Present
Case ManagerGriffith & Roberts2005 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember2009 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
jeterlawfirm.comJeter Law Firm Blog2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Nashville School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
University of TennesseeBS - Bachelor of Science2000
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
McDonald's Negligence CaseConfidential Settlement Amount

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Great to work with!

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Was very helpful in guiding me through the process in a relatively short period of time.
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Amazing lawyer

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Paul has helped me out multiple times with my business and I couldn't be happier with the work he has done. He's not only a great lawyer but he's a great person, too.
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Thomas Wiseman, Litigation Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Paul is a bright, energetic and talented lawyer. He works hard and delivers results while giving individual attention to his clients. He is particularly adept in the area of workplace injuries, and I endorse him without reservation.

Lindsey Davis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 31, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I am happy to endorse Paul. I had a case with Paul as opposing counsel and he was very professional, knowledgeable and advocated for his client.

Morgan Smith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jeter was opposing counsel on a matter that is now resolved. He was very professional and did a good job protecting his clients interests. He was honest and firm and I believe his client was very pleased.

Roland Hairston, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Paul Jeter is easy to work with and a knowledgeable advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Smallbone, Immigration Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is very thorough and professional and I have no hesitation recommending him to my clients.

Michael Walker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mr. Jeter since grade school and he has always stood for what is right. I endorse Mr. Jeter as a diligent and knowledgeable attorney.

Thomas Shumate, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I worked with Paul on a personal injury case. I found him to be diligent, knowledgeable, reasonable, and easy to work with. I endorse this lawyer.

James Noble Grant, Family Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Russell Belk, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
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Paul is a terrific lawyer. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and fights hard for his clients. He gets great results.

James Harris, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Paul since he was a law clerk at a personal injury firm in Nashville. Since that time we have worked on cases together and each time, Paul has taught me something new. He is a great lawyer and fights hard for his clients.

Barbara Henry, Family Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Paul is a compassionate and personable lawyer. He is a great advocate for his clients. He has knowledge and experience in law and is not afraid to think outside of the box to achieve the desired outcome for his clients. I am privileged to recommend this attorney for any legal needs.

Christopher Patterson, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I know Paul to be a tenacious advocate for his clients. He brings practical knowledge and experience to his practice which greatly benefits his clients. He doesn't miss the forest for the trees, and gets timely resolutions, even in hotly contested matters. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

William Patterson, Litigation Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Thomas Wiseman, Litigation Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Paul is a bright, energetic and talented lawyer. He works hard and delivers results while giving individual attention to his clients. He is particularly adept in the area of workplace injuries, and I endorse him without reservation.

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