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ZIP Code 38242 had no change in number of active licenses to practice law in May compared to previous month

Published 06/12/26

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in ZIP Code 38242 in May compared to the previous month, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

There were 17 active lawyers in ZIP Code 38242 in May.

According to the USPS, Paris is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 38242.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

Tennessee's active lawyer population has increased by nearly 9.2% since 2015, but growth slowed to 0.8% between 2024 and 2025.

As of May 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in Tennessee ranged from $93,508 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $236,820 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $175,291 in Tennessee, compared to $187,577 nationwide.

Lawyers in ZIP Code 38242 With Active Legal Licenses in May
Lawyer NameLicense Grant Date
William Craig Spellings2025
Steven Michael McClure2021
James Michael Smith2016
James Zachary Defoor2014
Dennis Eugene French2013
Albert R. Wade Jr.2009
George Robert Whitfield III2009
Ira Lee Greer2009
Tiffany Michelle Evans2006
Shon Debrock Johnson2005
Kate Elizabeth Rhodes2002
Todd Alan Rose1991
Bruce Irwin Griffey1990
Steven Bert Greer1982
William Michael Morgan1975
Wyatt Brown Hawley II1971
Charles Preston Wilson1967

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