Atty. William Ray Dearing

Atty. William Ray Dearing

William Ray Dearing is a lawyer practicing litigation and risk management, personal injury, litigation and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Ray Dearing at a glance

William Ray Dearing is a Shareholder based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit (1993), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1994). Educated at The University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D. University, 1990) and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Ray Dearing is a lawyer practicing litigation and risk management, personal injury, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • William practices at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Ray Dearing's Areas of Practice

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

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.

William Ray Dearing is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Ray Dearing is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Chattanooga 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 Ray Dearing

Where is William Ray Dearing's law office located?
William Ray Dearing's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ray Dearing handle?
William Ray Dearing focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Ray Dearing practiced law?
William Ray Dearing has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did William Ray Dearing go to law school?
William Ray Dearing earned their education at (J.D. University, 1990); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact William Ray Dearing for a consultation?
You can contact William Ray Dearing directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Ray Dearing received?
William Ray Dearing's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
The University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1990
B.S.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2006

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