Julie A. Tennyson

Julie A. Tennyson is an experienced attorney based in Paducah, Kentucky, with a broad legal background spanning intellectual property, insurance defense, probate, corporate matters, and litigation. Licensed since 2003, she brings practical judgment, careful analysis, and steady advocacy to clients facing complex legal and business challenges.

Julie earned her J.D. from the University of Tennessee in 2003, graduating magna cum laude. She also holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Science from East Tennessee State University, where she graduated magna cum laude, reflecting a strong academic foundation.

Early in her career, Julie served as a law clerk for U.S. District Judge Thomas B. Russell in the Western District of Kentucky. That experience gave her valuable insight into federal court procedure, judicial decision-making, and the importance of clear, persuasive legal writing in high-stakes disputes.

Julie’s legal practice has included nearly seven years with a mid-size insurance defense firm, where she handled litigation matters involving careful case evaluation and strategic advocacy. She also practiced for approximately four years in Atlanta with international law firms, focusing exclusively on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related intellectual property concerns.

As a registered patent attorney, Julie assists clients with protecting ideas, brands, creative works, and confidential business assets. Her experience with trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, corporate issues, probate, and litigation allows her to guide individuals and organizations through both preventive planning and dispute resolution.

In 2020, Julie was appointed as a Special Justice to the Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear and decide Lindsey Childers et al. v. William S. Albright et al. She also authored the opinion, demonstrating the confidence placed in her legal reasoning, professionalism, and command of complex issues.

Throughout her career, Julie A. Tennyson has helped clients protect valuable rights, address business concerns, navigate litigation, and resolve sensitive legal matters with clarity. Her service on professional and community-focused boards further reflects her commitment to thoughtful leadership, practical problem-solving, and meaningful contributions beyond the courtroom.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Marcum Tennyson
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Board member, Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation
• Board member, Child Watch Counseling and Advocacy Center Inc.

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Tennessee
• Georgia

Education

• University of Tennessee
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• University of Georgia
  Master of Social Work
• East Tennessee State University
  Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude

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