Atty. James Roberts Potter

Atty. James Roberts Potter

James Roberts Potter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, estate planning & probate, family law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Clarksville Clarksville 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Roberts Potter at a glance

James Roberts Potter is a divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and criminal defense attorney based in Clarksville, Tennessee. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1990). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Clarksville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Roberts Potter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, estate planning & probate, family law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Clarksville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Roberts Potter's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Roberts Potter is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Roberts Potter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

James Roberts Potter is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

James Roberts Potter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James Roberts Potter is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Clarksville 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 Roberts Potter

Where is James Roberts Potter's law office located?
James Roberts Potter's law practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Roberts Potter handle?
James Roberts Potter focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Roberts Potter practiced law?
James Roberts Potter has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Roberts Potter go to law school?
James Roberts Potter earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact James Roberts Potter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1990

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