Atty. Jerry W. Carnes

Atty. Jerry W. Carnes

Jerry W. Carnes is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, personal injury, workers' compensation and 4 other areas of law.

Franklin Franklin 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (629) 895-5728 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jerry W. Carnes at a glance

Jerry W. Carnes is a personal injury, business, workers comp, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Franklin, Tennessee. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1972), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1973), Arizona (1978), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1978). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1972) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jerry W. Carnes is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, personal injury, workers' compensation and 4 other areas of law
  • Jerry received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Jerry practices in Franklin, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Jerry W. Carnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry W. Carnes 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.

Jerry W. Carnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Jerry W. Carnes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Jerry W. Carnes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jerry W. Carnes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Franklin 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 Jerry W. Carnes

Where is Jerry W. Carnes's law office located?
Jerry W. Carnes's law practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerry W. Carnes handle?
Jerry W. Carnes focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Jerry W. Carnes practiced law?
Jerry W. Carnes has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Jerry W. Carnes go to law school?
Jerry W. Carnes earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact Jerry W. Carnes for a consultation?
You can contact Jerry W. Carnes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jerry W. Carnes received?
Jerry W. Carnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1972
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1973
Arizona
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1978
Texas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1981

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