Located in the heart of Tennessee, the city of Columbia is proudly known as the "Mule Capital of the World." To honor this naming, Columbia has a yearly celebration known as "Mule Day." This day was originally held in 1840 as a way for mule breeders to meet and buy, sell or trade their stock. Today, this event attracts over 200,000 people annually.

If you need the services of a legal professional in Columbia, there are a number of talented Columbia lawyers ready to help. These attorneys can assist you in many legal areas including divorce, bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure, personal injury, criminal defense, DUI and more.

A local doctor and the city of Columbia recently settled a lawsuit that the doctor brought against the city. The doctor sued Columbia after the city shut down an access road that provided direct accessibility to the doctor’s offices. The city shut down the road after it was discovered that it ran above unmarked graves that were once part of the nearby cemetery. The doctor claimed that by shutting down the road, Columbia had harmed his business and decreased his property value. It was reported that the settlement was for $150,000.

When you are ready to file your lawsuit that arose in Columbia, you will probably have to file your written complaint at the Maury County Circuit Court. The local attorneys are familiar with this court and its particularities. You will want to hire one of these lawyers.

But how do you go about finding the right Columbia attorney for you? LegalMatch provides an easy answer to this question. We maintain a database of experienced and able lawyers that are eager to assist you with your lawsuit. After using our online system, you will be matched to local Columbia attorneys that know how to take care of your case.

To find out more about the laws and courts in Columbia, please browse through these external links:

• Tennessee Courts Law Library
• Tennessee Bar Association
• State Courts of Tennessee