Atty. Jeffrey Michael Atherton
Jeffrey Michael Atherton is a lawyer practicing family, civil rights, workers compensation law and 5 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Jeffrey Michael Atherton is a Hamilton Co. Chancery Ct. based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, workers comp, and poa. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1987) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeffrey Michael Atherton is a lawyer practicing family, civil rights, workers compensation law and 5 other areas of law
- Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Jeffrey practices in Chattanooga, TN
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Jeffrey Michael Atherton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
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.
Jeffrey Michael Atherton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jeffrey Michael Atherton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jeffrey Michael Atherton is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Jeffrey Michael Atherton is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Tennessee →
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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 Chattanooga 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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