Atty. James Franklin Burger

Atty. James Franklin Burger

James Franklin Burger is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate, corporate law. James received a B.S. degree from United State Naval Academy in 1966, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James Franklin Burger at a glance

James Franklin Burger is a business, real estate, and environmental attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1973) and United State Naval Academy (B.S., 1966). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Franklin Burger is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate, corporate law
  • James received a B.S. degree from United State Naval Academy in 1966, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Franklin Burger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Franklin Burger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Franklin Burger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Franklin Burger is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Environmental Law

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

James Franklin Burger is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Franklin Burger

Where is James Franklin Burger's law office located?
James Franklin Burger's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Franklin Burger handle?
James Franklin Burger focuses on business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Franklin Burger practiced law?
James Franklin Burger has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Franklin Burger go to law school?
James Franklin Burger earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact James Franklin Burger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1973
B.S.
United State Naval Academy
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1974

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