Atty. Bob Edward Lype

Atty. Bob Edward Lype

Bob Edward Lype is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, construction law and 6 other areas of law. Bob received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Bob Edward Lype at a glance

Bob Edward Lype is a employment, business, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1991), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court (1997). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law (J.D., 1990) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga and Tennessee (Member, Sections on: Litigation Labor and Employment Law, 1990—) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bob Edward Lype is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, construction law and 6 other areas of law
  • Bob received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Bob practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Bob Edward Lype's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bob Edward Lype handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Bob Edward Lype is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bob Edward Lype is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

Bob Edward Lype is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bob Edward Lype is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Bob Edward Lype is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →

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 Chattanooga 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 Bob Edward Lype

Where is Bob Edward Lype's law office located?
Bob Edward Lype's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bob Edward Lype handle?
Bob Edward Lype focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Bob Edward Lype practiced law?
Bob Edward Lype has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Bob Edward Lype go to law school?
Bob Edward Lype earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Bob Edward Lype for a consultation?
You can contact Bob Edward Lype 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 Bob Edward Lype received?
Bob Edward Lype's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law
- 1990
B.S.
East Tennessee State University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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