Atty. Wanda Sobieski

Atty. Wanda Sobieski

Phi Delta Phi. Chair, Moot Court Board, 1981-1982; National Moot Court Champion, 1981.

Knoxville Knoxville 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (888) 309-8017

Profile Summary

About Wanda Sobieski at a glance

Wanda Sobieski is an Attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Sobieski, Messer & Elledge. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Fourth and Eleventh (1982). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1982) and Dartmouth College University of Tennessee (M.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Chair, Moot Court Board, 1981-1982
  • National Moot Court Champion, 1981
  • Advisor and Mock Trial Judge, National Moot Court

Runner-Up

  • Best Oralist, National Finals, 1981
  • Best Brief Award and National Finalist, 1981
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee College of Law
  • Instructor, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
  • Chair, Federal Question Committee, Delay and Expense Reduction Advisory Group, Eastern District of Tennessee
  • Board Member, National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, 1990-1993
  • Chair, Knox County Foster Care Review Board, 2004-2005

Recipient

  • Best Oralist, Regional Competition, 1980, 1981
  • National Women's History Project Awards
  • Ann Selwyn Award
  • Tennessee Alliance for Progress, 2007
  • Long Haul Award
  • ETLAW Spirit of Justice Award, 2008

Member

  • Tennessee Commemorative Woman Suffrage Commission
  • Delay and Expense Reduction Advisory Group for the Eastern District of Tennessee
  • American Association of University Women
  • League of Women Voters
  • East Tennessee Historical Society
  • Appalachian Zoological Society
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • President, Club Town Hall East Neighborhood Association
  • Contributor, The Tennessee Appellate Practice Handbook
  • Advisor Committee, International Conference on War and Peace
  • Formerly with Baker, Worthington, Crossley, Stansberry & Woolf, 1982-1993
  • Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator

Practice Areas Explained

Wanda Sobieski's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 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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Where is Wanda Sobieski's law office located?
Wanda Sobieski's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Sobieski, Messer & Elledge. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wanda Sobieski handle?
Wanda Sobieski focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Wanda Sobieski practiced law?
Wanda Sobieski has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Wanda Sobieski go to law school?
Wanda Sobieski earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M.A., 1974).
How can I contact Wanda Sobieski for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wanda Sobieski received?
Wanda Sobieski's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1982
M.A.
Dartmouth College University of Tennessee
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Fourth and Eleventh
Admitted: 1982

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