Atty. Lanis Loretha Karnes

Atty. Lanis Loretha Karnes

Lanis Loretha Karnes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, juvenile, criminal defense and 14 other areas of law. Lanis received a B.S.Ed. degree from Central Bible College in 1976, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Lanis Loretha Karnes at a glance

Lanis Loretha Karnes is a Member based in Jackson, Tennessee, practicing at Karnes Legal Services. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996) and Tennessee (2000). Educated at Regent University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Central Bible College (B.S.Ed., 1976). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Jackson, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lanis Loretha Karnes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, juvenile, criminal defense and 14 other areas of law
  • Lanis received a B.S.Ed. degree from Central Bible College in 1976, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Lanis practices at Karnes Legal Services in Jackson, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Lanis Loretha Karnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lanis Loretha Karnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Lanis Loretha Karnes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Contracts

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Trusts

Lanis Loretha Karnes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Lanis Loretha Karnes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Lanis Loretha Karnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Jackson 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 Lanis Loretha Karnes

Where is Lanis Loretha Karnes's law office located?
Lanis Loretha Karnes's law practice is located in Jackson, Tennessee. The firm is Karnes Legal Services. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lanis Loretha Karnes handle?
Lanis Loretha Karnes focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Lanis Loretha Karnes practiced law?
Lanis Loretha Karnes has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Lanis Loretha Karnes go to law school?
Lanis Loretha Karnes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.Ed., 1976).
How can I contact Lanis Loretha Karnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Regent University School of Law
- 1996
B.S.Ed.
Central Bible College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
Tennessee
Admitted: 2000

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