Atty. Douglas James Toppenberg

Atty. Douglas James Toppenberg

Douglas James Toppenberg is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, probate litigation and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Andrews University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas James Toppenberg at a glance

Douglas James Toppenberg is a Special Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1994), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1986) and Andrews University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville Bar Association (Chair, Family Law Section, 2002 and 2003) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas James Toppenberg is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, probate litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Andrews University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Douglas practices at Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C. in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James Toppenberg's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Douglas James Toppenberg is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Douglas James Toppenberg is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Juvenile Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas James Toppenberg

Where is Douglas James Toppenberg's law office located?
Douglas James Toppenberg's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James Toppenberg handle?
Douglas James Toppenberg focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Douglas James Toppenberg practiced law?
Douglas James Toppenberg has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Douglas James Toppenberg go to law school?
Douglas James Toppenberg earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas James Toppenberg for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas James Toppenberg directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas James Toppenberg received?
Douglas James Toppenberg's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1986
B.A.
Andrews University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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