Atty. Mike Whalen
Mike Whalen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Mike has been licensed for 29 years.
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Mike Whalen is a criminal defense attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1997). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Whalen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Mike has been licensed for 29 years
- Mike practices in Knoxville, TN
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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 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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