Atty. Richard Thomas Saas

Atty. Richard Thomas Saas

Richard Thomas Saas is a lawyer practicing energy, natural resources, utility law and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Thomas Saas at a glance

Richard Thomas Saas is a environmental and energy attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988) and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1988) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Thomas Saas is a lawyer practicing energy, natural resources, utility law and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Thomas Saas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Thomas Saas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard Thomas Saas is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Richard Thomas Saas is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Thomas Saas

Where is Richard Thomas Saas's law office located?
Richard Thomas Saas's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Thomas Saas handle?
Richard Thomas Saas focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Richard Thomas Saas practiced law?
Richard Thomas Saas has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard Thomas Saas go to law school?
Richard Thomas Saas earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Richard Thomas Saas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Thomas Saas received?
Richard Thomas Saas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1988
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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