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.
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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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- 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
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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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Douglas James Toppenberg is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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