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Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs, Environmental Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN

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Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Environmental.

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  • Handles Environmental matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

About Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs: Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Environmental.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Sharon takes on

Sharon concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Sharon takes environmental matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs — environmental lawyer in Nashville

Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Environmental.

Sharon O. “Sheri” Jacobs concentrates her practice in the areas of Environmental Law and Administrative Law. Sheri has administrative, environmental law, environmental litigation experience at the federal, state and local levels, as well as with administrative agencies. This experience includes matters associated with sustainability, solid and hazardous waste, Brownfield redevelopment, underground storage tanks, water pollution, environmental citizen suits, Superfund remediation projects, endangered species, stream mitigation projects and air pollution control.

Sheri works closely with companies and local governments on compliance, sustainability and all facets of environmental law to ensure clients can focus on their business and not be caught in protracted environmental litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, Sheri’s expertise from having successfully defended numerous businesses and local governments before administrative boards and in state and federal court ensures the clients’ interests are always well represented.

Working with Sharon on a environmental matter

Sharon O. “Sheri” Jacobs concentrates her practice in the areas of Environmental Law and Administrative Law. Sheri has administrative, environmental law, environmental litigation experience at the federal, state and local levels, as well as with administrative agencies. This experience includes matters associated with sustainability, solid and hazardous waste, Brownfield redevelopment,…

Clients Sharon works with

Sharon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia)

    J.D. · 1991

Sharon studied at J.D. in University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia).

Law school and academic background

Sharon completed J.D. in University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia). Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharon runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Sharon has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

Locations

Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs's office in Nashville

Sharon's primary office is at 424 Church Street, Suite 800, Nashville, Tennessee, 37219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

424 Church Street, Suite 800

Nashville, Tennessee 37219

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Sharon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sharon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sharon

Sharon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sharon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sharon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sharon O. "Sheri" Jacobs

  • How much does it cost to hire Sharon for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Sharon offer a free consultation?

    Sharon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Sharon's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sharon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Sharon take my case if I'm outside Nashville?

    Sharon is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sharon will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Sharon?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sharon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Sharon accepting new environmental clients right now?

    Sharon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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