Atty. William Ray Hannah

Atty. William Ray Hannah

SUMMARY Bill Hannah is a trial lawyer who advises, counsels, and represents companies and individuals involved in disputes or defending against allegations of liability.WORK EXPERIENCE: Bill represents parties in connection with disputes involving commercial, business and creditor rights, disputes involving product liability, personal injury and wrongful death claims, and disputes involving employment, insurance coverage and claims, construction, transportation and professional liability issues. He also represents clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in mediation

Chattanooga Chattanooga 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About William Ray Hannah at a glance

William Ray Hannah is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994), Georgia (1995), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee (1995), and U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia (1995). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Tennessee College of Law (B.A. Major, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • SUMMARY Bill Hannah is a trial lawyer who advises, counsels, and represents companies and individuals involved in disputes or defending against allegations of liability.WORK EXPERIENCE: Bill represents parties in connection with disputes involving commercial, business and creditor rights, disputes involving product liability, personal injury and wrongful death claims, and disputes involving employment, insurance coverage and claims, construction, transportation and professional liability issues
  • He also represents clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in mediations and arbitrations, and before administrative boards and regulatory entities
  • Bill advises and represents: Businesses in commercial disputes and in complex business litigation, as well as on matters relating to consumer claims, risk management, insurance coverage and claims, and debt collection
  • Employers on matters relating to employment and human resources, including hiring, compensation, benefits, leave, workplace injury, discipline, and termination decisions and employment law compliance
  • Insurance carriers and insureds in policy interpretation matters, coverage and claims disputes, subrogation matters, and bad faith litigation
  • Product manufacturers and sellers in products liability and consumer claims litigation
  • and Attorneys and law firms in connection with professional responsibility, professional liability, and legal ethics and best practices
  • Bill has been retained by and have served as approved or panel counsel for insurance carriers in the defense of insureds under a variety of insurance coverages, including Auto, HO, CGL, Workers' Compensation, OAIC, EPL, D&O and E&O policies
  • Bill is active in bar association committees and attorney organizations addressing legal ethics, professional responsibility, professionalism in the practice of law, and issues relating to the unauthorized practice of law

Practice Areas Explained

William Ray Hannah's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Ray Hannah 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 Hannah is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Ray Hannah is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Ray Hannah is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

William Ray Hannah is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

William Ray Hannah is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Hannah

Where is William Ray Hannah's law office located?
William Ray Hannah's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ray Hannah handle?
William Ray Hannah focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Ray Hannah practiced law?
William Ray Hannah has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Ray Hannah go to law school?
William Ray Hannah earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Major, 1991).
How can I contact William Ray Hannah for a consultation?
You can contact William Ray Hannah 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 Hannah received?
William Ray Hannah's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1994
B.A. Major
Tennessee College of Law
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
Georgia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004
Mississippi
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 2005

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