Atty. Brian Starnes

Atty. Brian Starnes

Brian Starnes is a lawyer. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1987, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Brian Starnes at a glance

Brian Starnes is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Brian Starnes. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985), Alabama (1990), and U.S. District, District Court of Northern Alabama (1992). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1990) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1987). Active member of Madison County and Alabama State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Starnes is a lawyer
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1987, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Brian practices at Brian Starnes in Knoxville, TN

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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Brian Starnes has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
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Brian Starnes earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1990
B.A.
University of Alabama
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1985
Alabama
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District, District Court of Northern Alabama
Admitted: 1992

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