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John Harris III
Attorney at Schulman, LeRoy & Bennett, P.C.
John I. Harris III is an experienced attorney practicing at Schulman, LeRoy & Bennett, P.C. in Nashville, Tennessee.12 He has maintained a law practice in Nashville since 1986, focusing on various areas of civil law.1
Education and Background
John Harris III graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Classical Studies in 1983.1 He then obtained his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1986.1
Legal Practice
His practice encompasses a wide range of civil law areas, including:
- Civil, business, and commercial litigation
- Business entity formation and representation
- Probate and estate planning
- Representation of non-profit organizations
- Trusts, estates, and wills
- Medical negligence
- Personal injury disputes1
Specialized Expertise
Harris has developed unique expertise in several areas:
Firearms and Explosive Laws:: He handles cases involving Second Amendment rights, firing range operations, and matters related to firearms and explosive licensees regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.1
Legal Education:: Harris teaches continuing legal education courses on firearms ownership, transfers, and the use of deadly force under Tennessee law.1
Professional Affiliations
- Executive Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc. since 1995
- Board member of the Tennessee Firearms Foundation, Inc.
- Referral attorney for Gun Owners of America, the National Rifle Association, and the Tennessee Firearms Association1
Publications
Harris is the author of "Carrying a Handgun for Self Defense In Tennessee" (3rd Edition 2003).1
Legal Admissions
He is licensed to practice in Tennessee, before the United States Supreme Court, in the Third, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Eleventh federal appellate circuits, and in numerous federal district courts.1
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