Atty. David James Lakin

Atty. David James Lakin

David James Lakin is a lawyer practicing civil rights, municipal law, general practice. David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Bartlett Bartlett 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Lakin at a glance

David James Lakin is a Member based in Bartlett, Tennessee, practicing at Law Office of David J. Lakin. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on civil rights and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1993). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1992) and Duke University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bartlett, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David James Lakin is a lawyer practicing civil rights, municipal law, general practice
  • David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Law Office of David J. Lakin in Bartlett, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David James Lakin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Lakin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

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

David James Lakin is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David James Lakin is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Bartlett 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 David James Lakin

Where is David James Lakin's law office located?
David James Lakin's law practice is located in Bartlett, Tennessee. The firm is Law Office of David J. Lakin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Lakin handle?
David James Lakin focuses on civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David James Lakin practiced law?
David James Lakin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David James Lakin go to law school?
David James Lakin earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact David James Lakin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David James Lakin received?
David James Lakin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1992
B.A.
Duke University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1993

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