Atty. Billy J. Stokes

Atty. Billy J. Stokes

Phi Delta Phi. Co-Author, "Unemployment Compensation, Survey and Update," Labor Law Journal 47(9), 602-612, Sept. 1996.

Knoxville Knoxville 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (865) 332-2464 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Billy J. Stokes at a glance

Billy J. Stokes is an Of Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Stokes, Williams, Sharp, Cope & Mann. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979) and U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Court of (1980). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1979) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations Hamilton Burnett Inn of the American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Co-Author, "Unemployment Compensation, Survey and Update," Labor Law Journal 47(9), 602-612, Sept. 1996
  • Former Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Employment Security
  • Former Special Assistant to the Governor, Juvenile Justice Reform Commission
  • Mayor's Appointee, City of Knoxville Civil Service Merit System Board
  • County Mayor Appointee, Knoxville County Public Building Authority
  • Bad Faith, General Application in the Insurer-Insured Relationship," Lorman Education Services, 2007

Practice Areas Explained

Billy J. Stokes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Billy J. Stokes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Billy J. Stokes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Billy J. Stokes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Billy J. Stokes

Where is Billy J. Stokes's law office located?
Billy J. Stokes's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Stokes, Williams, Sharp, Cope & Mann. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Billy J. Stokes handle?
Billy J. Stokes focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Billy J. Stokes practiced law?
Billy J. Stokes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Billy J. Stokes go to law school?
Billy J. Stokes earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Billy J. Stokes for a consultation?
You can contact Billy J. Stokes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Billy J. Stokes received?
Billy J. Stokes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1979
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1980

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