Atty. James Lawrence Charles

Atty. James Lawrence Charles

James Lawrence Charles is a lawyer practicing municipal law, civil rights. James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Nashville Nashville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lawrence Charles at a glance

James Lawrence Charles is an Assoc. Dir. of Law, Metro Legal Dept. based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on civil rights and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1979) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lawrence Charles is a lawyer practicing municipal law, civil rights
  • James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Charles's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Lawrence Charles is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James Lawrence Charles is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Nashville 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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Common questions about James Lawrence Charles

Where is James Lawrence Charles's law office located?
James Lawrence Charles's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Charles handle?
James Lawrence Charles focuses on civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Lawrence Charles practiced law?
James Lawrence Charles has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Lawrence Charles go to law school?
James Lawrence Charles earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1973).
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What awards or recognition has James Lawrence Charles received?
James Lawrence Charles's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1979
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1973

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1980

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