C. Jerome Teel, Jr.

C. Jerome Teel, Jr. is a respected attorney and partner at Teel & Gay, P.L.C., serving individuals, families, and businesses across West Tennessee. With decades of legal experience, he focuses on helping clients resolve complex legal and financial challenges. His practice includes bankruptcy law, Social Security disability, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and estate planning. Mr. Teel is known for providing clear guidance, practical solutions, and strong advocacy at every stage of a case.

Mr. Teel earned his B.S. from Union University in 1989. He later received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi in 1992. During law school, he was a member of the University of Mississippi Moot Court Board from 1990 to 1992. He also received the William Waller Criminal Law Award and earned American Jurisprudence recognition in Criminal Procedure.

Mr. Teel was admitted to the bar in 1992 and is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi. He is also admitted to several federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts in Tennessee and Mississippi, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits. His broad court experience allows him to represent clients in both trial and appellate matters.

C. Jerome Teel, Jr. helped clients navigate financial hardship through bankruptcy under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 throughout his career. He is Board Certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist, reflecting advanced knowledge and proven skill in this area. He also assists injured clients seeking fair compensation and supports individuals pursuing Social Security disability benefits. Across all practice areas, he focuses on protecting client rights and providing informed, dependable legal representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Teel & Gay, P.L.C. Attorneys at Law
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Jackson-Madison County Bar Association
• Member, American Inns of Court
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, National Association of Consumer of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Union University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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