Atty. James Allen Fields
James Allen Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James Allen Fields is a Partner based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985), Georgia (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee United States District Court for the Middle Distr (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1987). Educated at University of Memphis (Memphis State) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Tennessee (B.S. Public, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of TBA Members. Serves clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Allen Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC. in Chattanooga, TN
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James Allen Fields is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Allen Fields is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
James Allen Fields is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Tennessee →
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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 Chattanooga 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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