Atty. William Harris Farmer
William Harris Farmer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, tort litigation, federal criminal law and 14 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Austin Peay State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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William Harris Farmer is an Of Counsel based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Farmer Purcell White & Lassiter, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court, Southern Distri (1974) and U.S. District Court, East, Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee (1974). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1974) and Austin Peay State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Harris Farmer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, tort litigation, federal criminal law and 14 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from Austin Peay State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- William practices at Farmer Purcell White & Lassiter, PLLC in Nashville, TN
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William Harris Farmer is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →
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 Harris Farmer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William Harris Farmer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
William Harris Farmer is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Tennessee →
William Harris Farmer is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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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