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Thomas W. Shumate IV

Examiner · DISC type sc
Partner at Thompson Burton PLLC
📍 Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Thomas W. Shumate IV is a Partner at Thompson Burton specializing in civil litigation, with a focus on business torts and employment law. A Notre Dame Law School graduate, he recently merged his firm, Meridian Law, with Thompson Burton. Clients frequently describe him as responsive, trustworthy, and professional.

Outside of his legal practice, Tom is committed to his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. He maintains strong ties to his alma mater, Notre Dame, and stays informed on business trends through publications like the Harvard Business Review.

Tom was recently recognized in the 2024 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" for his work in Commercial Litigation.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Thomas shows up

Status Quo Seeker
Overcautious
Tough To Convince

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Thomas cares about

Non-Compete Litigation
He is considered an expert on non-compete agreements, a key area of his employment law practice, and has received client recommendations specifically for this expertise.
Law Practice Growth
He founded and managed his own firm, Meridian Law, before strategically merging with Thompson Burton to expand his team and practice.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Partner
Thompson Burton PLLC
9-2014 - 12-2025
Founder and Managing Member
Meridian Law, PLLC
10-2007 - 9-2014
Of Counsel / Partner
Kay, Griffin, Enkema & Colbert, PLLC
10-2001 - 9-2007
Shareholder
Evans, Jones & Reynolds, P.C.
8-1998 - 10-2001
Attorney
North, Pursell, Ramos & Jameson
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1995 - 1998
J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
1991 - 1995
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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