Atty. Christopher D. Owens
About Christopher D. Owens View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.
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About Christopher D. Owens at a glance
Christopher D. Owens is a Partner based in Kingsport, Tennessee, practicing at Hunter, Smith and Davis, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, zoning, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2000), Virginia (2001), and Kentucky (2013). Educated at University of North Dakota J.D. (—) and University of Virginia B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Kingsport, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Christopher D. Owens got this award in 2021
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher D. Owens's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher D. Owens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher D. Owens is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Christopher D. Owens is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →
Christopher D. Owens is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher D. Owens is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Christopher D. Owens 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 Kingsport 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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