Atty. Wayne A. Ritchie II

Atty. Wayne A. Ritchie II

Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, 1988-1989. Member, 98th, 99th and 100th General Assemblies, 1993-1998, Finance, Ways and Means Committee and Judiciary Committee, Tennessee House of Representatives.

Knoxville Knoxville 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne A. Ritchie II at a glance

Wayne A. Ritchie II is a Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1989) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1990). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1989) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, 1988-1989
  • Member, 98th, 99th and 100th General Assemblies, 1993-1998, Finance, Ways and Means Committee and Judiciary Committee, Tennessee House of Representatives

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne A. Ritchie II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne A. Ritchie II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Wayne A. Ritchie II's law office located?
Wayne A. Ritchie II's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne A. Ritchie II handle?
Wayne A. Ritchie II focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Wayne A. Ritchie II practiced law?
Wayne A. Ritchie II has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Wayne A. Ritchie II go to law school?
Wayne A. Ritchie II earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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What awards or recognition has Wayne A. Ritchie II received?
Wayne A. Ritchie II's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1989
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1990

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