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I'm a fierce competitor and do not like to lose. I will treat you or your family like you're my own and represent you or them to the best of my ability like I have done for 30+ years. I do anything from DUI cases to complex Murder cases and everything in between. Experience counts because the prosecutor knows that I have no hesitancy in going to trial if the situation arises.
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39 years | 2,000 cases
39 years | 2,500 cases
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Acquired: 1987
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222 2nd Avenue North, Suite 210, Nashville, TN, 37201
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Posted by Wanda | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Proud & Happy Client
Mr. Tommy represented me in a criminal case ( assault w/deadly weapon) that carries a 3 to 5 year sentence. In which we had to prove that I did not do but I was protecting myself. I have went through 5 years of torment from a miserable and sad individual. Mr. Tommy came through with flying colors and...
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2014 | DUI & DWI
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving!
I was taken to jail for failure to consent to an alcohol test and I was charged with DUI. The next day I called Tommy Overton. I had heard for years about his great reputation as a DUI attorney and many years of being a top attorney here in Nashville. He has a calm and steady manner that only a seas...
Posted by annette michelle | July 16, 2013 | Sexual Harassment
Mr.Overton went above and beyond his call of duty to keep me safe
I was scared to death for my life when i called mr. overton for help. I had a very unusual and degrading and ended up being a very scary stalking situation happen to me. The person violating me in several ways was someone you normally would never suspect and was a respected public figure in nashvil...
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Hard working, resourceful and dedicated lawyer. Tommy is well known in the criminal defense arena. Aggressive lawyer, yet calm in the face of stressful situations. I absolutely endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Overton is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney who gets results for his clients again and again. I have much respect for him and would recommend him to anyone needing legal help."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Tommy four years he's an excellent dedicated lawyer who cares about his clients."
"Mr. Overton is a great attorney and a great man. He truly values his clients and understands their problems. If you are in a jam and need help, T.O is your man."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tommy is an excellent attorney with a great track record of favorable outcomes for his clients. He has been a great mentor and friend to me as a young criminal defense lawyer starting out."
"Tommy Overton is an outstanding lawyer. Conscientious, detail oriented and aggressive for his client. Mr. Overton enjoys a stellar reputation among Middle Tennessee attorneys. I highly endorse his work."
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2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
Nominee- Criminal Defense Award, Nashville Bar Association
2000
Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney, Nashville Bar Association
1997
Assistance Of Counsel, Nashville Bar Association
1990
Moot Court Adviser, Nashville Bar association
1987 - Present
Attorney, 29LA Law Offices
1987 - 1987
Claims Defender, State of Tennessee Claims Comission
Member
Member
Member
2011 - 2012
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Membership CommettieCo-chair
1997 - 1998
Nashville Bar AssociationAssistance of Counsel
not guilty of Aggravated child abuse Guity of lesser offense of aggravated Assault
Not guilty
Not guilty of second degree murder
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Over The Limit; Defending a DUI Case
2013
Defending a DUI case
2011
Discovery and Evidence in Social Media
2010
2014
English
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