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Bennett James Wills
Law Office of Brian T. Boyd
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Bennett J. Wills is an attorney serving clients all across Tennessee. In 2014 he was awarded the Top 40 Under 40 award by the National Trial Lawyers Association and was awarded Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Rising Star. Bennett's practice areas include civil and criminal appeals, business litigation, contract litigation, torts, consumer defense, real estate matters, and intellectual property.
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D. (2011) | Law
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- Belmont University
- B.B.A. (2007) | Business
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Boyd & Wills
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- Attorney
- Law Office of Brian T. Boyd
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- Attorney
- Meridian Law, PLLC
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- Managing Attorney
- Wills Law, LLC
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- Attorney
- Law Offices of Thomas M. Donnelly, LLC
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- Associate
- Peroutka & Peroutka, PA
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- Law Clerk
- District Court of Montgomery County
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star 2015
- Super Lawyers
- Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyer Associate
Professional Associations
- Tennessee State Bar
- Member
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- Maryland State Bar Association # 46391
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Maryland
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- Tennessee
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- 4th Circuit
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- 6th Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Residential Real Estate
Additional Practice Area
- Civil Litigation
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can substantial completion be reached on new construction if there is not a fully functioning bathroom? Statue or code?
- A: Substantial completion means that the owner can use the improvement for the use intended. See TCA 28-3-201. There is a lot of case law on the issue. There are exceptions, such as contract terms, change orders, etc. Consult a lawyer if you need help with your case.
- Q. Hi, I have recently put Christmas lights in the cabin of my car. Under TN law, is it illegal for me to have them on?
- A: There's a chance you could get stopped for unauthorized use of lights, especially blinking blue and red.
- Q. Renting but can I refuse an agent entry to the property tomorrow while I am at work and I have a dog. Just now notified.
- A: Look at the terms of your lease. Typically, 24 hours is sufficient notice.
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- Law Office of Boyd & Wills
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