Atty. William Ira Howell Acuff
William Ira Howell Acuff is a lawyer practicing federal and state trial practice, employment discrimination, general civil law and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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William Ira Howell Acuff is a Member based in Cookeville, Tennessee, practicing at Acuff & Acuff, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2003), and U.S. Supreme Court (2005). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1994) and University of the South (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Putnam County (Vice President, 1997-1998) and Tennessee (Member, House of Delegates, 2000—) Bar Associations Christian Legal Society Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Cookeville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Ira Howell Acuff is a lawyer practicing federal and state trial practice, employment discrimination, general civil law and 8 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- William practices at Acuff & Acuff, P.C. in Cookeville, TN
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William Ira Howell Acuff is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Tennessee →
William Ira Howell Acuff is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
William Ira Howell Acuff is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Ira Howell Acuff is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Ira Howell Acuff is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Cookeville 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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