Atty. James W Parris

Atty. James W Parris

James W Parris is a lawyer practicing financial services law, construction law, corporate law and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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About James W Parris at a glance

James W Parris is an Of Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1984). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1983) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James W Parris is a lawyer practicing financial services law, construction law, corporate law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices at Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James W Parris's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James W Parris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James W Parris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

James W Parris is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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

Common questions about James W Parris

Where is James W Parris's law office located?
James W Parris's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W Parris handle?
James W Parris focuses on probate, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James W Parris practiced law?
James W Parris has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James W Parris go to law school?
James W Parris earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James W Parris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W Parris received?
James W Parris's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1983
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1984

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