Atty. William Ira Howell Acuff

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.

Cookeville Cookeville 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About William Ira Howell Acuff at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William Ira Howell Acuff's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

William Ira Howell Acuff is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Ira Howell Acuff

Where is William Ira Howell Acuff's law office located?
William Ira Howell Acuff's law practice is located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The firm is Acuff & Acuff, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ira Howell Acuff handle?
William Ira Howell Acuff focuses on discrimination, trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Ira Howell Acuff practiced law?
William Ira Howell Acuff has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Ira Howell Acuff go to law school?
William Ira Howell Acuff earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William Ira Howell Acuff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Ira Howell Acuff received?
William Ira Howell Acuff's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1994
B.A.
University of the South
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005

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