Atty. William Richard Seale

Atty. William Richard Seale

William Richard Seale is a lawyer practicing labor law (defense), employment discrimination (defense), wrongful discharge (defense) and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S.I.E. degree from University of Tennessee in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Richard Seale at a glance

William Richard Seale is an Of Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1978), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1981). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1976) and University of Tennessee (B.S.I.E. Industrial, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hamblen County, Tennessee and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Richard Seale is a lawyer practicing labor law (defense), employment discrimination (defense), wrongful discharge (defense) and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.I.E. degree from University of Tennessee in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Seale's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

William Richard Seale is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Tennessee →

Workplace Discrimination

William Richard Seale is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

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

Wage & Hour Disputes

William Richard Seale is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 Knoxville 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 Richard Seale

Where is William Richard Seale's law office located?
William Richard Seale's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Seale handle?
William Richard Seale focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Richard Seale practiced law?
William Richard Seale has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Richard Seale go to law school?
William Richard Seale earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.I.E. Industrial, 1974).
How can I contact William Richard Seale for a consultation?
You can contact William Richard Seale 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 Richard Seale received?
William Richard Seale's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1976
B.S.I.E. Industrial
University of Tennessee
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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