Atty. Sam Doak
Sam C. Doak is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office.
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Sam Doak is a Special Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, workers comp, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1988) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of AFFILIATIONS •Knoxville Bar Association •Hamilton Burnette American Inns of Court •Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC) •Tennessee Bar Association. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Sam C. Doak is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office
- Sam has been a trial attorney for over 35 years and focuses his practice primarily on civil trial litigation, arbitration and mediation in practice areas ranging from complex construction matters, product liability, marine product liability, commercial business disputes, employment litigation, transportation litigation, and general insurance defense
- Sam served in several leadership positions in the Knoxville Bar Association over the years including President of the Knoxville Bar Association in 2010, President of the Barristers in 2001 and as a member of the Knoxville Bar Association’s Board of Governors for several years
- Sam served as President of the Hamilton Burnette American Inn of Court from 2016 to 2017
- Sam has served as a Co-Chair on several Knoxville Bar Association Habitat for Humanity Builds over the years
- When not practicing law, Sam enjoys time on the tennis court, boating, and sports afield
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Named to The Best Lawyers in America , Employment Law-Management, Litigation-Construction and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants •Past President, Knoxville Bar Association •Past Member, KBA Board of Governors •Past President, Knoxville Bar Association Barristers •fellow, Knoxville Bar Foundation •Past President, Hamilton Burnette American Inns of Court •Co-Chair, Knoxville Bar Association Habitat for Humanity Construction Committee •Member Emeritus of Nucleus Knoxville
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Sam Doak's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam Doak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sam Doak is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Sam Doak is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Sam Doak is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 venue, 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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