Marcus W. Shute Jr.

Marcus advises clients on a wide range of matters and assists in branding, planning, prosecuting, and defending against intellectual property infringements, arbitrations, and appeals. He also has experience representing businesses and individuals in matters involving consumer protection, cyber security and privacy risks, breach of contract, fraud, negligence, wealth management and asset protection. Marcus also focuses on representing long-term care providers, assisted living facilities, and healthcare providers in arbitration and litigation. His practice also includes the defense of construction defect, premises liability, automotive liability, and general liability claims.

With the recent legalization of Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD in many jurisdictions, Marcus has advised many clients in the cannabis industry including growers and distributors for compliance, licensing, while continuing to educate the client of the many changes to local regulations, state and federal law.

Prior to joining GRSM, Marcus was the founder and Managing Partner of Shute Law PLLC working with creatives and entrepreneurs to protect their intellectual property, expand their brands and commercial reach. In his spare time; he is a private pilot, teaches at Tennessee State University, and is a center referee for the United States Soccer Federation.