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Sam English

Experienced Divorce and Custody Trial Attorney
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Tennessee
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Biography

I have worked very hard over the past several years by zealously representing my clients to earn the nickname in Tennessee as "the Bulldog." I am aggressive but compassionate about my work as a divorce and custody trial attorney. I have many years of experience with complex divorce and custody cases. I primarily handle domestic relations cases and have handled divorce and post-divorce cases for hardworking Americans, business owners, professionals, celebrities, country music executives, professional athletes, and other high-profile clients. My primary practice area is middle and East Tennessee.
I have personally experienced the difficult times of divorce and custody problems. I know the emotional turmoil, expense, and tragedy associated with divorce. My personal experience with divorce has made me an informed trial attorney. I want to help you through the most difficult period in your life. I want to assist you in looking at your case from several different perspectives that only come from personal and professional experience in this area of the law. My law firm is equipped with the best experts in the area and resources to prepare your case for trial. Most cases involving children should be resolved by only the mother and father. I will explore all options before you opt for the courtroom experience.
I am committed to getting you the best result.

Education
NSL
J.D. (1999) | Law
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Professional Experience
Owner
English Law Firm
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
2020 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2020 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Cityview Magazine Knoxville Top Attorney
Cityview
2019 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2019 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocate
Top Attorney - Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
2018 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2018 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Best of Knoxville
Knoxville New Sentinel
Favorite Law Firm - "Who rocks Knox"
Knoxville News Sentinel
Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocate
Top Attorney - Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
2017 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2017 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top 1 Percent
americas Most Honored Professionals
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocate
2016 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2016 Distinguished Attorney Award
Martindale Hubbell
top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Top 10 percent in the State
Lawyers of Distinction
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocate
2015 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2015 Distinguished Attorney Award
Martindale Hubbell
10th year distinguished Attorney award 2004-2014
Martindale Hubbell
2014 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2014 Distinguished Attorney Awar4
Martindale Hubbell
2013 Client Choice Award
AVVO
2013 Distinguished Attorney Award
Martindale Hubbell
Speaking Engagements
Numerous Online Family Law Groups
Certifications
Tennessee does not hold certifications as of 2015
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
Awards
2021 Top Attorney in Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
2020 Power Attorney
Power Attorney
Top American Lawyers
Top Divorce Lawyer
Top Attorney Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
2019 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocates
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top Attorney Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
Top Attorney Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
2018 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Best of Knoxville-Divorce and Custody
Knoxville News Sentinel
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Favorite Law Firm - "Who rocks Knox"
Knoxville News Sentinel
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top Attorney Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
2017 Power Attorney
Power Attorneys
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top Attorney Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Recognizing Excellence in Divorce and Custody Litigation
Lawyers of Distinction
Top Attorney Divorce and Custody
CityView Magazine
Top 1 Percent
Americas Most Honored Professionals
Professional Associations
Tennessee Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
ID Number: 20065
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Sam’s hourly rate is $350.00. He doesn’t offer free consultations. However, he will deduct his consultation fee from the initial retainer fee when hired.
Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
  • English
Legal Answers
Q. Do grandparents have to pay the child support if their minor child gets someone pregnant?
A: No. There is no responsibility for child support except from parents. As minors, the court will not enforce child support but it will be accounted for when the child emancipates.
Q. Can I run a add in the paper for a divorce and if the other spouse doesn't respond to it can I be granted a divorce
A: You must take all reasonable efforts to personally serve the divorce complaint on the defendant. If all efforts fail, you must file a Motion for service to be by publication and have it heard by the Court. Thereafter, the Court will rule and if granted you will run it for 4 weeks by publication in the specialized paper for your county. You need a lawyer to make sure you do it correctly or it could be thrown out many years after the divorce is granted if you didn't follow the law strictly. Its best to serve that person directly.
Q. How long do you have to try a civil matter after a decision is reversed and remanded on appeal?
A: Unless the Court of Appeals placed a time on the matter being heard, it will be docketed like all other cases for the county.
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Contact & Map
The English Law Firm
9225 Westland drive
Suite 102
Knoxville, TN 37922
Telephone: (865) 673-4441
Fax: (865) 249-6696
Monday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: After hour appointments available