Atty. Skip Carnell
Skip Carnell is a lawyer practicing contracts law, corporate law, entertainment law and 1 other area of law. Skip received a B.S. degree from Union University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Contracts Law & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 37+ Years Experience
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About Skip Carnell at a Glance
Skip Carnell is a wills, contracts, business, and entertainment attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1989). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1988) and Union University (B.S., 1983). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Skip Carnell
- Skip Carnell is a lawyer practicing contracts law, corporate law, entertainment law and 1 other area of law
- Skip received a B.S. degree from Union University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Skip practices in Memphis, TN
Practice Areas Explained
Skip Carnell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Skip Carnell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Wills in Memphis
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Contracts in Memphis
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Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Memphis
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 Memphis 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose Skip Carnell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Skip Carnell's practice in the field of wills, contracts, business, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Skip Carnell brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, contracts, and business, Skip Carnell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Skip Carnell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Skip Carnell Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Skip Carnell has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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