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Thomas is a founding member and managing partner at the firm of Parkerson Santel Garner, PLLC. He began the practice of law in the firm of Boston, Holt, Sockwell & Durham in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee with a focus on family law and personal injury. In 2005 Thomas took the opportunity to move to Murfreesboro and work for the District Attorney General's office prosecuting all types of criminal matters. As a prosecutor, Thomas obtained crucial courtroom experience handling matters as small as a public intoxication and as serious as a first degree murder.
After 6 years of prosecution, Thomas decided to re-enter private practice at Bennett, Parkerson & Bray an associaton of attorneys. With his extensive prosecution background he began to focus on criminal defense. In 2014, with his childhood friend Tommy Santel and former prosecutor as well, they opened the firm of Parkerson Santel Garner, PLLC. The firm then hired an associate, Travis Lampley, also a former prosecutor thus making Parkerson Santel Garner, PLLC the only firm in Rutherford County comprised of all former prosecutors that now handle criminal defense.
Althouth the firm also handles personal injury, insurance defense, family and domestic law including child custody, divorce and various other matters, Mr. Parkerson nearly exclusively handles only criminal matters, inlcuding but not limited to DUI defense, drug charges, and any and all misdemeanor or felony charges.
In addition to his law practice, Thomas also takes a role in community leadership and volunteer opportunities. He is the past, President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, the Murfreesboro Inns of Courts and also the Murfreesboro Noon Rotary Club. He is a former Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Murfreesboro YMCA, and currently sits as President of the Board of Directors for the Recovery / DUI / Drug Court of Rutherford County and is on the Board of Directors with the Murfreesboro Soccer Club. He has given numerous seminars on various topics including issues regarding domestic assault, search and seizure, probable cause, and juvenile defense. Thomas has also been involved in the Murfreesboro JDRF chapter to help raise awareness for type 1 diabetes.
Thomas coaches his children in soccer, baseball, and basketball and above all enjoys spending time with his family. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 and his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 2003. He is licensed to practice in Mississippi and Tennessee and was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 2015.
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Chat withState: Tennessee
Acquired: 2004
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State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
303 W. Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
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Posted by Robert | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dui case
I hired Mr. Parkerson. In a vary dark time in my life. I knew after speaking with him on the phone. That he was the lawyer I wanted after Several consultations that day. He was upfront with me and told me the truths about my case. He didn't lie to me or manipulate his words so I would hire him. I fel...
Posted by Crystal | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Highly Recommended
I live in the state of Wisconsin and needed someone to help me fight a case from years ago down in Rutherford county. I like you are right now skimmed the reviews of attorney's online. I came across Parkerson Santel and reached out to their offices. I had the honor of working with Thomas Parkerson. H...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
A True Professiona
This was a serious drug case. From the time that Mr. Parkerson took my case everything was explained to me thoroughly. I knew what the possibilities were and I knew the trial levels that I would potentially face. The case lasted over a year and was finally resolved this past week. Mr. Parkerson worke...
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended Criminal Defense Attorney
From the first visit until the last court date, Thomas Parkerson was committed to our case. He was always available for counsel, and he always treated our feelings and concerns with respect. He is not a judgmental person, and looks after his clients' best interests. Our case ended better than we e...
"I strongly endorse Mr. Parkerson. I've known him since he was a young prosecutor and watched his keen intellect and pursuit of perfection turn him into an elite trial attorney. If you have a brush with the justice system in Rutherford County, I would encourage you go contact Mr. Parkerson."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Thomas for many years, and I respect and admire him. He is always willing to lend an ear to a fellow attorney for advice or assist in any manner. I know that he cares for his clients and works hard for them in every area he practices."
"Thomas is as good an advocate for his clients as you will find anywhere. He is intelligent and fearless in the court room. His experience with the Rutherford County DA's Office taught him well."
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
Attorney for Justice Award, Tennessee Supreme Court
2014 - Present
Attorney, Parkerson | Santel, Pllc
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Bennett, Parkerson, & Bray, Association of Attorneys
2005 - 2011
Assistant District Attorney, 16th Judicial District District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Boston, Holt, Sockwell, & Durham, Pllc
2016 - Present
Recovery Court of Rutherford CountyPresident Board of Directors
2016 - Present
Murfreesboro Soccer Club Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2014 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Murfreesboro Noon Rotary ClubMember
2012 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Rutherford Cannon County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Rutherford & Cannon County Bar AssociationPresident
2014 - 2016
Rutherford County Recovery / Drug CourtVice President Board of Directors
2013 - 2014
Rutherford & Cannon County Bar AssociationVice President
2013 - 2015
YMCA MurfreesboroChairman of the Board of Directors
2012 - 2013
Rutherford & Cannon County Bar AssociationSecretary
2011 - 2012
Rutherford & Cannon County Bar AssociationTreasurer
Dismissed
Case dismissed at preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Probable Cause from Both Sides of the Fence
2015
2015
2012
Criminal Procedure
2010
Domestic Violence - What's required for a good case
2009
Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases
English
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