Atty. Cecilia Smith Petersen
Cecilia Smith Petersen is a lawyer practicing age discrimination, alternative dispute resolution, disability discrimination and 7 other areas of law. Cecilia received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Cecilia Smith Petersen is a discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, employment, and whistleblower attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1984) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cecilia Smith Petersen is a lawyer practicing age discrimination, alternative dispute resolution, disability discrimination and 7 other areas of law
- Cecilia received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Cecilia practices in Knoxville, TN
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Cecilia Smith Petersen is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Tennessee →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Cecilia Smith Petersen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Cecilia Smith Petersen is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Tennessee →
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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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