Atty. William B. Jakes III
William B. Jakes III is a lawyer practicing liability, construction litigation, general civil litigation and 11 other areas of law.
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William B. Jakes III is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Howell & Fisher, PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, immigration, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Si (1983) and Tennessee (2014). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1982) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Young Lawyers Division, Immigration Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William B. Jakes III is a lawyer practicing liability, construction litigation, general civil litigation and 11 other areas of law
- William B. received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- William B. practices at Howell & Fisher, PLLC in Nashville, TN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B. Jakes III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
William B. Jakes III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
William B. Jakes III is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William B. Jakes III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William B. Jakes III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William B. Jakes III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →
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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 Nashville 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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