Atty. James Erwin Fox

Atty. James Erwin Fox

James Erwin Fox is a lawyer practicing litigation, torts, environmental law and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.

Knoxville Knoxville 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (865) 252-3245

Profile Summary

About James Erwin Fox at a glance

James Erwin Fox is a Dep. Gen. Coun., Tenn. Valley Auth. based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1971). Educated at Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Loyola New Orleans (—). Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Erwin Fox is a lawyer practicing litigation, torts, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Erwin Fox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Erwin Fox 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 Erwin Fox is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Erwin Fox is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Erwin Fox is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Erwin Fox is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Erwin Fox is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 James Erwin Fox

Where is James Erwin Fox's law office located?
James Erwin Fox's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Erwin Fox handle?
James Erwin Fox focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Erwin Fox practiced law?
James Erwin Fox has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
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Education

Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Loyola New Orleans
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1971

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