Atty. William Barry Turner

Atty. William Barry Turner

William Barry Turner is a lawyer practicing environmental law. William Barry received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Nashville in 1978, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Memphis Memphis 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William Barry Turner at a glance

William Barry Turner is a Dep. Atty. Gen. based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1973) and US District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1982). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1981) and University of Tennessee at Nashville (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Barry Turner is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • William Barry received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Nashville in 1978, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William Barry practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Barry Turner's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Barry Turner is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →

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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Barry Turner

Where is William Barry Turner's law office located?
William Barry Turner's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Barry Turner handle?
William Barry Turner focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Barry Turner practiced law?
William Barry Turner has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Barry Turner go to law school?
William Barry Turner earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact William Barry Turner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Barry Turner received?
William Barry Turner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1981
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Nashville
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1973
US District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1982

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