Atty. James Earl Wagner

Atty. James Earl Wagner

James Earl Wagner is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, wills & living wills, general practice and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Earl Wagner at a glance

James Earl Wagner is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, estate planning, workers comp, and poa. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985) and U.S. Supreme Court Illinois (1985). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1985) and East Tennessee State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Earl Wagner is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, wills & living wills, general practice and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Earl Wagner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Earl Wagner 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.

James Earl Wagner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

James Earl Wagner is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Earl Wagner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Earl Wagner is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Power of Attorney

James Earl Wagner is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 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 James Earl Wagner

Where is James Earl Wagner's law office located?
James Earl Wagner's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Earl Wagner handle?
James Earl Wagner focuses on personal injury, family law, estate planning, workers comp, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Earl Wagner practiced law?
James Earl Wagner has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Earl Wagner go to law school?
James Earl Wagner earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James Earl Wagner for a consultation?
You can contact James Earl Wagner 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 James Earl Wagner received?
James Earl Wagner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1985
B.A.
East Tennessee State University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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