Atty. James Henry Carter

Atty. James Henry Carter

James Henry Carter is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, juvenile law, bar executive and 14 other areas of law. James received a degree from Duncan School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Henry Carter at a glance

James Henry Carter is a trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (Inactive) (2000) and Tennessee (2013). Educated at Duncan School of Law Duncan School of Law (—). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Henry Carter is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, juvenile law, bar executive and 14 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Duncan School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Henry Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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

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Where is James Henry Carter's law office located?
James Henry Carter's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Henry Carter handle?
James Henry Carter focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Henry Carter practiced law?
James Henry Carter has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

Duncan School of Law Duncan School of Law
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Bar Admissions

Mississippi (Inactive)
Admitted: 2000
Tennessee
Admitted: 2013

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