ABOUT SHUTE LAW

OUR MISSION

Shute Law strives to help individuals and small businesses achieve their goals by providing creative legal solutions.

Shute Law exists to bring you the help you deserve. Our team prioritizes building long-term client relationships and business viability to provide you with the very best legal guidance. It is our goal to help you reach your goals.

MEET MARCUS SHUTE JR.

Founder and Managing Partner

Marcus Shute, Jr. is the Founder and Managing Partner of Shute Law based in Nashville, Tennessee. His passion for providing legal services in the sports and entertainment industry stems from his genuine love of sports and musical instruments. In his early years, he dreamed of going pro or becoming a touring musician. When a career-ending injury cut his dream of playing professional sports short, he decided to leverage his interest and experience in the industry to guide the journey of future legends.

With a diverse educational background, Shute earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science, with a minor in psychology, at Tennessee State University. He went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law. Active in the legal field, he is a member of the American, Tennessee, Nashville, and Napier-Looby Bar Associations; the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL); and The Sports Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the 2023 class of the Nashville Bar Leadership Forum.

Shute is a board member of the TACDL and TruCare Transformation. In his spare time, Shute enjoys assuming the roles of private pilot and US soccer referee. He and his wife, Natalie, have two daughters whom they are very proud of.

EDUCATION:

  • J.D., The Nashville School of Law, 2014.

  • B.A., Tennessee State University, 2007.

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:

  • Colorado, Tennessee, and Texas

  • Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

  • U.S. District Court for the Middle & Western Districts of Tennessee

SPORTS & HOBBIES

 

MEET THE TEAM

PASSION. EXPERIENCE. DILIGENCE.

At Shute Law, we work hard to combine these values with our high standards for professionalism with every case. Our clients are our top priority, which is why we customize our service to their individual needs and concerns while also creating a community to support them.

 
 
 

VERONICA MARIE

OFFICE MANAGER

Veronica has over a decade of experience managing law firms. She is dedicated to treating each client with care and compassion as they navigate their legal journeys.

BELLA FETZER

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Bella is currently a senior working towards her bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University. Whenever she isn't in the office, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.