Atty. Joseph Philip Smith
Joseph Philip Smith is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation, education, criminal law and 6 other areas of law. Joseph Philip received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.
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Joseph Philip Smith is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, real estate, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1975), Texas (1979), New Mexico (1991), and Colorado (1991). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1975) and Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law University of Mississippi (B.A. University, 1967). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Philip Smith is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation, education, criminal law and 6 other areas of law
- Joseph Philip received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Joseph Philip practices in Memphis, TN
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Joseph Philip Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Memphis 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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