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Atty. James Gregory O'Connor

Atty. James Gregory O'Connor

James Gregory O'Connor is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, probate & trust law, trust and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James Gregory O'Connor at a glance

James Gregory O'Connor is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and adr attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1971) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1971). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1968) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Gregory O'Connor is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, probate & trust law, trust and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Gregory O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Gregory O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James Gregory O'Connor is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

James Gregory O'Connor is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Gregory O'Connor is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Gregory O'Connor is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Gregory O'Connor

Where is James Gregory O'Connor's law office located?
James Gregory O'Connor's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gregory O'Connor handle?
James Gregory O'Connor focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Gregory O'Connor practiced law?
James Gregory O'Connor has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Gregory O'Connor go to law school?
James Gregory O'Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact James Gregory O'Connor for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Gregory O'Connor received?
James Gregory O'Connor's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1968
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1971

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