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Phone: Address: 5115 Maryland Way, 37027 Coordinates: 36.144160,-86.763690 Education: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.S., cum laude Achievements: “Top 150 Lawyers in 2008” by BusinessTN Magazine “Top 100 Lawyers” by American Trial Lawyers Association, 2009 and 2010 Marquis Who’s Who in the South and Southwest “One of Nation’s 10 Top Litigators” by National Law Journal, 1990 “Top 150 Lawyers in 2007” by BusinessTN Magazine Marquis Who’s Who in America Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; “Top 100 Lawyers” by American Trial Lawyers Association, 2009 and 2010 Marquis Who’s Who in the South and Southwest “One of Nation’s 10 Top Litigators” by National Law Journal, 1990 “Top 150 Lawyers in 2007” by BusinessTN Magazine Marquis Who’s Who in America Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; Marquis Who’s Who in the South and Southwest “One of Nation’s 10 Top Litigators” by National Law Journal, 1990 “Top 150 Lawyers in 2007” by BusinessTN Magazine Marquis Who’s Who in America Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; “One of Nation’s 10 Top Litigators” by National Law Journal, 1990 “Top 150 Lawyers in 2007” by BusinessTN Magazine Marquis Who’s Who in America Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; “Top 150 Lawyers in 2007” by BusinessTN Magazine Marquis Who’s Who in America Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; Marquis Who’s Who in America Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; Marquis Who’s Who of American Women “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; “Tennessee’s Top 101 Lawyers in 2005” by BusinessTN Magazine Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; Mid-South SuperLawyers, 2003–Present Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders; Marquis Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders Bio: Attorney Mary A. Parker is a partner with Parker & Crofford Attorneys At Law in Nashville, Tennessee. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience, Ms. Parker has become a recognized leader in medical cannabis law, and she has worked closely with lawmakers and stakeholders throughout the state and across the country with expanding legislation and supporting medical marijuana initiatives. Regarded as one of the leading trial advocates in the country, Ms. Parker also devotes her practice to representing the rights and interests of those facing complex litigation involving any of the following: · Medical malpractice claims · Motor vehicle accidents caused by someone else's negligence · Civil rights violations, particularly cases involving Title IX and sexual harassment claims A cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, Ms. Parker attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1986. The Tennessee Bar Association admitted her to practice the following year, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th and 6th Circuits as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and tireless dedication to those she serves, Ms. Parker has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. Among her numerous accolades, The National Law Journal voted her as "One of the Nation's 10 Top Litigators," and the American Trial Lawyers Association has named her among the country's "Top 100 Lawyers" for several years. She has also received top marks from Business TN Magazine, and she holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. Highly active in her legal community, Ms. Parker is a co-founder of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and she has served in a number of leadership roles with various committees and boards for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, the Nashville Bar Association and other professional legal organizations. She is also very active with a number of state and national political organizations, and she serves her local community through her involvement with various civic, religious and charitable organizations. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.