Atty. Christopher John Chavis
Christopher John Chavis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, wills, trusts and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 20+ Years Experience
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About Christopher John Chavis at a Glance
Christopher John Chavis is an Associate based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Tarpy, Cox, Fleishman & Leveille, PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2006). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 2002). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Young Lawyers Division, TBA Members. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher John Chavis
- Christopher John Chavis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, wills, trusts and 6 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Christopher practices at Tarpy, Cox, Fleishman & Leveille, PLLC in Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher John Chavis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Chavis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Wills in Knoxville
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Trusts in Knoxville
Christopher John Chavis is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Probate in Knoxville
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Criminal Defense in Knoxville
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Knoxville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
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 venue, 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.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Knoxville Choose Christopher John Chavis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher John Chavis's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher John Chavis brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Christopher John Chavis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means Christopher John Chavis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher John Chavis Handles in Knoxville
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