Atty. Richard Knell Smith
Richard Knell Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning, personal injury and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Richard Knell Smith is a Managing Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Smith. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1982) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Knell Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Richard practices at Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Smith in Nashville, TN
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Richard Knell Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills 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.
Richard Knell Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Richard Knell Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Knell Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Richard Knell Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Nashville 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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