Atty. James Owen Wheeler

Atty. James Owen Wheeler

James Owen Wheeler is a lawyer practicing tax law, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Martin in 1974, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Nashville Nashville 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James Owen Wheeler at a glance

James Owen Wheeler is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Owen Wheeler, Attorney. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Tennessee at Martin (B.S., 1974). Active member of Elder Law Section, Estate Planning and Probate Section, YLD Fellows, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Owen Wheeler is a lawyer practicing tax law, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Martin in 1974, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Owen Wheeler, Attorney in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Owen Wheeler's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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 Owen Wheeler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Owen Wheeler is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Owen Wheeler

Where is James Owen Wheeler's law office located?
James Owen Wheeler's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Owen Wheeler, Attorney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Owen Wheeler handle?
James Owen Wheeler focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Owen Wheeler practiced law?
James Owen Wheeler has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Owen Wheeler go to law school?
James Owen Wheeler earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact James Owen Wheeler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 1993
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Martin
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1993

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