There were 16 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Bedford County as of April, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.
Although Tennessee’s active lawyer population has grown by 13.1% since 2014, the state saw a 0.6% decline between 2023 and 2024.
As of January 2025, the average salary for a starting lawyer in Tennessee was around $96,396 a year, which is below the national average.
| Lawyer Name | Year of License Granted |
|---|---|
| David Daniel Parsons | 2023 |
| Jonelle C. Beck | 2022 |
| James Matthew Goney | 2021 |
| Brandy Jeanne Zeis | 2016 |
| Catherine Hatcher Hickerson | 2004 |
| William Andrew Bobo | 2003 |
| Beverly Jean McAbee | 2002 |
| Stephen Todd Bobo | 2001 |
| Trisha Lewis Henegar | 1995 |
| Ginger Bobo Shofner | 1993 |
| Tamra Lee Smith | 1989 |
| Brenda Susan Bramlett | 1988 |
| Joe M. Lambert Jr. | 1987 |
| Franklin Lee Russell | 1977 |
| John Ralph Bumpus | 1975 |
| John T. Bobo | 1973 |



