Douglas Benton Janney III

Douglas Benton Janney III

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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 28 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Appeals

2002 Richard Jones Road, Suite B-200, Nashville, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 28 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1998

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Law Offices of Douglas Benton Janney III

2002 Richard Jones Road, Suite B-200, Nashville, TN, 37215

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Douglas Benton Janney III's Reviews

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Posted by Sue | May 28, 2013

Professional and Helpful

I contacted Mr. Janney for a consultation and I was very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. He took the time to answer my questions and provided information to guide my path forward. I sincerely appreciated his time.

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Douglas Benton Janney III's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Meadows

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked w/ Doug in the past, and have referred numerous cases to him. He ALWAYS delivers results!! He is amazing; his work ethic is superlative. He is an employment law expert. He is also a class act, devoted father and husband."

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Thomas Shumate

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Doug Janney for many years and have been on the other side of one or more cases with him. Doug is everything an attorney should be. He's smart, knowledgeable, ethical, and very skilled at what he does. Although he zealously represents his clients' interests, he is also reasonable and easy to work with, which facilitates better outcomes for his clients. I regularly refer clients to Doug and wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Mary Everette

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic Labor/Employment lawyer. One of the hardest working attorneys I know."

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John Meadows

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thomas Shumate

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Plaintiff Employment Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Plaintiff Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Douglas B. Janney III

Associations

2010 - 2011

Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Jones v. Nissan North America

Judgment as a matter of law entered in favor of employee by U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit

Heriges v. Wilson County, Tenn., et al.

$1,126,816 judgment for plaintiff-employee

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Education

1997

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Tennessee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Federal Bar Association, Memphis/Mid-South Chapter

Ethics of Contacting Opposing Party's Current and Former Employees

Languages

English

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