Roger May remains a pivotal part of the May McKinney team as Of Counsel support. Experienced as a criminal defense attorney, an assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee and an Assistant District Attorney General for Davidson County, Roger May at the law office of May McKinney represents those in Nashville, Tennessee and the Middle Tennessee area. Admitted to practice in Tennessee since 1971, Mr. May has extensive experience handling cases for some of the area’s most visible athletes, entertainers and citizens.
A member of the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. May also served as the treasurer, secretary and member of the board of directors for the Nashville Bar Association. He currently handles all matters of criminal defense in both state and federal court.
Mr. May earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in 1968, then went on to Vanderbilt University Law School to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1971. Since then, he has received many awards and honors such as being named in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. For his commitment to legal ethics and professional accomplishments, he earned the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell.
With previous employment experience in both private practice and on both sides of the courtroom, Mr. May has built an impeccable reputation for his legal representation.