ZIP Code 37401: No change in number of active licenses to practice law in May compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in ZIP Code 37401 in May compared to the previous month, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

There were eight active lawyers in ZIP Code 37401 in May.

According to the USPS, Chattanooga is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 37401.

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.

Lawyer Name	License Grant Date
Christopher Rutledge Ramsey	2017
Justin Hunter Layne	2014
Cassie Cooper Rieder	2009
Kara Luana West	2006
Rebecca Siera Woods	2003
James Hastings Payne	1999
Cynthia Dell Hall	1992
Jennifer Hooks Lawrence	1983