Paul E. Tennison

Paul E. Tennison

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
  • Insurance Defense, Business Law, Legal Malpractice ...
  • Tennessee
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Biography

Paul E. Tennison is passionate about helping clients solve complex legal challenges. Paul enjoys helping people understand the law and pick the most effective course of action to achieve their desired results.

Paul was selected as a rising star by Super-Lawyers in 2023 and selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Nashville by MyNashville Magazine readers in July, 2020. Paul has a diverse military, leadership, and legal background that affords him unique inside into many issues confronting Hall Booth Smith's clients. Paul has over 18 years of management, human resources, and leadership experience. Paul is a military veteran and accomplished manager of military systems. Paul also possesses significant international and cross-cultural experience.

You may learn more about Paul and the Hall Booth Smith, P.C. office at Paul's attorney profile on the HBS website:

https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/paul-tennison/?highlight=tennison

Practice Areas
Insurance Defense
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Health Care Law
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Intellectual Property
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
  • Defamation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
ID Number: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
ID Number: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
ID Number: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
- Current
Major
Tennessee Army National Guard
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Senior Associate
Cole Law Group, PC
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Field Artillery Officer
U.S. Army
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Program Manager (Fire Direction) 2014-2015 Human Resources Manager 2013-2014; Element Executive 2012-2013; Project Manager (Fire Support) 2010-2012
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School
J.D.
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United States Military Academy
B.S.
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Awards
Nashville's Top 100 Lawyers
MyNashville Magazine
Paul E. Tennison was selected as one of the top 100 lawyers in Nashville by readers of MyNashville Magazine in July, 2020.
Tennessee National Guard Commendation Medal
Tennessee Army National Guard
Paul was awarded the Tennessee National Guard Commendation Medal due to his efforts in leading B BTRY, RFS, 278ACR, TNARNG during a deployment to Poland from July 2019-January 2020.
Professional Associations
Nashville Bar Association
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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National Guard Association of Tennessee
Member
- Current
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Nashville Bar Association, Veterans Committee
Chair
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Activities: Offers the opportunity to meet new veteran friends in the Nashville bar, share experiences, and to serve other less fortunate veterans in the community.
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Speaking Engagements
Military Records Corrections and Discharge Upgrades, Nashville Bar Association CLE, https://www.nashvillebar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eID=88253
Nashville Bar Association
This seminar will provide an overview of the law regarding US military records corrections and discharge upgrades. This will include a discussion of common military records, discharge categories, discharge review boards, boards of correction of military/naval records, the process to request records corrections, how to apply for a discharge upgrade, and resources to consult when working with veterans. https://www.nashvillebar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eID=88253
Certifications
Accredited Attorney for the Preparation, Presentation, and Prosecution of Claims for Veterans' Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Websites & Blogs
Website
Paul E. Tennison firm profile page
Legal Answers
137 Questions Answered
Q. Do I have any paternal rights to my daughter if my name is on her birth certificate, if I am court ordered to pay child
A: File a Petition to Establish Paternity in the County you/the Mother live in. As your name is already on the birth certificate, you should be able to get parenting time through a parenting plan without having to do a DNA test. If you have additional questions, I recommend you speak with a family law attorney in your county. Good luck!
Q. “ Notice of unavailability of counsel” from spouses attorney just three days before hearing. I requested this hearing.
A: You may consult with a local family law attorney and see if there is anything else that can be done. In general an attorney filing a notice of unavailability will result in the hearing being continued until the next available date. This sounds like your divorce has been dragged out. If there are no minor children, getting it finalized 60 days after filing is possible. If you and your spouse agreed on everything already then retaining your own attorney may not be necessary. If you are unsure about important issues in the divorce such as how to equitably divide the martial property, parenting plan, custody, and child support if there are minor children, alimony, etc. then I recommend you immediately consult with an attorney. Good luck. ... Read More
Q. I have had my 2 grandchildren in my care for 9 years. Both parents walked out on them. Can I get custody? Please help me
A: I recommend you consult with an experienced family law attorney near you. You may file a Petition for custody or something similar to get this issue in front of a Judge to decide. With the parents criminal history and your history caring for the children, the best interest of the child analysis in Tennessee may favor you securing custody instead of the Father. My firm's website has additional information about child custody litigation here: https://www.colelawgrouppc.com/child-custody.html

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Contact & Map
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
424 Church St.
Suite 2950
Nashville, TN 37219
Toll-Free: (615) 313-9911
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed