Atty. Carol Smith Nickle

Atty. Carol Smith Nickle

Carol Smith Nickle is a lawyer practicing employee rights, personal injury, civil rights. Carol received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1963, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Carol Smith Nickle at a glance

Carol Smith Nickle is a personal injury, employment, and civil rights attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1975). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1975) and Duke University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carol Smith Nickle is a lawyer practicing employee rights, personal injury, civil rights
  • Carol received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1963, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Carol practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Carol Smith Nickle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carol Smith Nickle 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.

Carol Smith Nickle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

Carol Smith Nickle is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Carol Smith Nickle is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 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 Carol Smith Nickle

Where is Carol Smith Nickle's law office located?
Carol Smith Nickle's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol Smith Nickle handle?
Carol Smith Nickle focuses on personal injury, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Carol Smith Nickle practiced law?
Carol Smith Nickle has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Carol Smith Nickle go to law school?
Carol Smith Nickle earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Carol Smith Nickle for a consultation?
You can contact Carol Smith Nickle 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 Carol Smith Nickle received?
Carol Smith Nickle's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1975
B.A.
Duke University
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1975

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