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.
Commercial and Construction Defenses & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 50+ Years Experience
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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 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
- President, Stokes, Williams, Sharp & Davies
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Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Personal Injury in Knoxville
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.
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Employment Law in Knoxville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Knoxville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Construction Law in Knoxville
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Knoxville
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
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.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Knoxville Choose Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, construction, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp Handles in Knoxville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ellis A. 'Sandy' Sharp has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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