Meridian Law

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Ethan Eggleston on his admission to the Tennessee Bar! We are incredibly proud and excited to be a part of your professional success in the future.

11/20/2025

Meridian Law is pleased to announce that Founder and Managing Member, Tom Shumate, has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2025 edition, as a SuperLawyer for the sixth year in a row. For the second year, Tom was recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Tennessee and Top 50 Lawyer in Nashville.

Colton Adams, who has been with Meridian for four years, was recognized as a 2025 Rising Star.

This honor recognizes their high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5% are selected as Rising Stars.

11/06/2025

Meridian Law, PLLC, is honored to announce that we have been recognized again for Commercial Litigation in the 16th edition of Best Law Firms® rankings, regional, Tier-2. The rankings are meticulously compiled based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client feedback, peer reviews, industry leader interviews, and detailed analysis of law firm data. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and especially our team. https://meridian.law/blog/meridian-law-distinguished-by-best-law-firms

10/18/2025

"I had the pleasure of working with Tom Shumate during a challenging employee contract dispute, and I cannot speak highly enough of the service I received. From our first consultation, Mr. Shumate demonstrated not only deep legal knowledge but also a genuine commitment to understanding my situation and advocating for my best interests.
Throughout the process, he was always available to answer my questions and provide.." says Amber on Google

★★★★★ I had the pleasure of working with Tom Shumate during a challenging employee contract dispute, and I cannot speak highly enough of the service I received. From our first consultation, Mr. Shumate demonstrated not only deep legal knowledge but also a genuine commitment to understandin...

09/25/2025

On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially ended its effort to impose a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. For employers, this means there will be no sweeping federal prohibition. But the FTC has been clear: noncompetes remain very much on its enforcement agenda. Learn more in our latest blog and contact Tom Shumate to review or discuss any questions. https://birdeye.cx/nitn22

09/18/2025

Meridian Law is pleased to announce that Colton Adams has been selected as a part of the Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum, class of 2026 - a local leadership program designed to bring together emerging leaders who participate in monthly workshops to benefit the legal profession and our local community. Congrats Colton!

08/25/2025

"Tom Shumate and Meridian Law were easy to work with. They were quick to respond and answered all of my questions so we could resolve the matter." says Brittany on Google

★★★★★ Tom Shumate and Meridian Law were easy to work with. They were quick to respond and answered all of my questions so we could resolve the matter.

08/21/2025

Meridian Law is pleased to announce that Tom Shumate has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Civil Litigation and Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. Congrats Tom!
https://meridian.law/blog/tom-shumate-recognized-as-2026-best-lawyers-award-recipient

08/20/2025

We are so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Sydney Simmons for the past 5 years. Her thoughtfulness, dedication, and professionalism have made such a positive impact on our team, our clients, and our culture.
Please join us in congratulating Sydney on 5 incredible years — and here’s to many more!

08/18/2025

"I had an excellent experience working with Tom Shumate and the team. They guided me through my employment case with expertise and dedication, and I’m grateful for their support in achieving a successful outcome. I highly recommend their services." says Betty on Google

★★★★★ I had an excellent experience working with Tom Shumate and the team. They guided me through my employment case with expertise and dedication, and I’m grateful for their support in achieving a successful outcome. I highly recommend their services.

07/29/2025

Last week, Team Meridian spent an evening sorting food for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. The food bank receives thousands of pounds of food each week from local groceries, distributors, and farms. They rely on volunteers to help inspect, inventory, and pack the food for Second Harvest's partner agencies to order and distribute to users. If you or your groups are looking for a way to give back to the community, we recommend reaching out to Second Harvest to learn more.

07/24/2025

"Colton Adams has always been very informative, professional, and supportive. If you are looking for good and reliable legal services, I would highly recommend Meridian Law. Thank you!" says Beatriz on Google

★★★★★ Colton Adams has always been very informative, professional, and supportive. If you are looking for good and reliable legal services, I would highly recommend Meridian Law. Thank you!