Atty. Steven Russell Sharp
Steven Russell Sharp is a lawyer practicing commercial collections, retail collections, creditor bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Commercial Collections & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 41+ Years Experience
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About Steven Russell Sharp at a Glance
Steven Russell Sharp is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Hurley Sharp & Attanasio. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985). Educated at Nashville Y.M.C.A. Night Law School (J.D., 1985) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Nashville Bar Association. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Russell Sharp
- Steven Russell Sharp is a lawyer practicing commercial collections, retail collections, creditor bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Steven practices at Hurley Sharp & Attanasio in Knoxville, TN
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Steven Russell Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Russell Sharp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Business & Corporate Law in Knoxville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Knoxville
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Steven Russell Sharp is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Knoxville
Steven Russell Sharp is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Knoxville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
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.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-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 Knoxville Choose Steven Russell Sharp
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 Steven Russell Sharp's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Russell Sharp brings 41+ 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 business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, Steven Russell Sharp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means Steven Russell Sharp attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Steven Russell Sharp Handles in Knoxville
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