Atty. William Brian Starnes
William Brian Starnes is a lawyer practicing family law, bankruptcy, children and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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William Brian Starnes is a criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and juvenile attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1984) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Brian Starnes is a lawyer practicing family law, bankruptcy, children and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years
- William practices in Knoxville, TN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Brian Starnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William Brian Starnes is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William Brian Starnes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
William Brian Starnes is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile 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 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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