Atty. Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp

Atty. Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp

City Attorney, Knoxville, 1977-1979. Deputy General Counsel, 1979-1980 and Director, Miscellaneous Tax Division, 1980-1983, Tennessee Department of Revenue.

Knoxville Knoxville 50 Years Experience 50 year
Call (865) 622-6938

Profile Summary

About Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp at a glance

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Stokes, Williams, Sharp, Cope & Mann. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1976) and King College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • City Attorney, Knoxville, 1977-1979
  • Deputy General Counsel, 1979-1980 and Director, Miscellaneous Tax Division, 1980-1983, Tennessee Department of Revenue
  • President, Stokes, Williams, Sharp & Davies

Practice Areas Explained

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp

Where is Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp's law office located?
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Stokes, Williams, Sharp, Cope & Mann. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp handle?
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp practiced law?
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp go to law school?
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp received?
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1976
B.A.
King College
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1976

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