Atty. Diane Messer
Order of the Coif; Phi Kappa Phi. Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts; Judge John W.
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About Diane Messer at a glance
Diane Messer is an Attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Sobieski, Messer & Elledge. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1986). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1986) and Tusculum College (B.S. Psychology, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women East Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Order of the Coif
- Phi Kappa Phi
Recipient
- American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts
- Judge John W. Green Academic Scholarship
Author
- "An Overview of Timesharing and The Tennessee Timeshare Act," Tennessee Law Review, 1986
- Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
- Adult and Child Protective Service Worker, Ethics Hearing Officer, Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility
- Associate Attorney, Baker, Worthington, Crossley, Stansberry & Woolf, 1986-1993
- Department of Human Services, Servier County, Tennessee, 1981-1983
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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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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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