Atty. James Lee Deaton

Atty. James Lee Deaton

James Lee Deaton is a lawyer practicing family, family law, personal injury and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Tazewell Tazewell 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lee Deaton at a glance

James Lee Deaton is a personal injury, family law, and insurance attorney based in Tazewell, Tennessee. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1989). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1989) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Tazewell, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Lee Deaton is a lawyer practicing family, family law, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Tazewell, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Deaton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lee Deaton 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 Lee Deaton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James Lee Deaton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Lee Deaton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Tazewell 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 Lee Deaton

Where is James Lee Deaton's law office located?
James Lee Deaton's law practice is located in Tazewell, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Deaton handle?
James Lee Deaton focuses on personal injury, family law, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Lee Deaton practiced law?
James Lee Deaton has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Lee Deaton go to law school?
James Lee Deaton earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact James Lee Deaton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1989
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1989

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