We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
David Christopher Veazey
About David
Biography
Practicing in the Chattanooga area since 2010, David is fluent in Criminal, Family, and Bankruptcy law. He also speaks some Russian and French. Armed with a Master's degree in Economics, he can bring the right financial perspectives to legal issues. David graduated from the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences in 1993 and has since spent time living in Annapolis, Santa Fe, Washington, New York, Knoxville, Moscow, and Kyiv.
David is admitted to practice in all state courts of Tennessee and Georgia and in the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern District of Tennessee and Northern District of Georgia.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
16 years | 650 cases
Child Custody
15%
16 years | 250 cases
Divorce and Separation
15%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 4 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David C. Veazey
1100 Market Street 6th Floor, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3206, Chattanooga, TN, 37404
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
David Christopher Veazey's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (7)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Leigh Ou | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | International Law
Excellent lawyer
David answered an obscure legal question for me pertaining to something that happened to me at a U.S. Consulate in Europe. He managed to find law relevant to my case, and he proposed a solution for me. David found the answer to my question quickly and easily.
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2010 | Contracts & Agreements
DAVID KNOWS COURTESY
I contacted David for some legal advice pertaining to a contract dispute I had. He informed me of my options and even offered to make a courtesy call to the Plaintiff's attorney. With his call, I was able to come to a resolution that I could not have on my own. I would recommend David to anyone se...
David Christopher Veazey's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an excellent attorney. He has a sharp mind, and he is a skilled litigator in the court room. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. When I know people who need help in the Chattanooga area, I'm happy to refer them to David."
"Mr. Veazey is a respected attorney in the Chattanooga area. I endorse this lawyer Without hesitation!"
"I have have worked with Mr. Veazey on many occasions. He is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is a lawyer who cares about his clients and who will go the extra mile to make sure their rights are protected."
Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers
1999
Membership, Omikron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society
1998
Presidential Fellow, Fordham University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of David C. Veazey
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Eric Buchanan & Associates
2002 - 2006
Senior Adviser - Proposal Development, AIDS Foundation East-West
Associations
2010 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Hamilton Burnett American Inn of CourtStudent Member
2008 - 2009
Tennessee Law WomenTreasurer
2007 - 2009
Tennessee Law ReviewStudent Materials Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Alexus F., No. E2014-00723-COA-R3PT, 2014 WL 5854819 (Tenn. Ct. App. Nov. 13, 2014), appeal denied (Mar. 9, 2015)
Partially in favor of client but ultimately upheld
In re Zoey F., No. E2013-02603-COA-R3PT, 2014 WL 2466328 (Tenn. Ct. App. May 30, 2014)
Partially in favor of client but ultimately upheld.
Long v. Brown, No. E2013-00802-COA-R3CV, 2014 WL 295713 (Tenn. Ct. App. Jan. 28, 2014)
In favor of client
State v. Witherow, No. E2012-00131-CCA-R3CD, 2013 WL 3353338 (Tenn. Crim. App. June 28, 2013)
Conviction upheld despite harmless error
Hamilton County, Tenn. v. Occupy Chattanooga, et al., No. 1:12-cv-00008, (U.S. District Court E.D. Tenn)
Voluntarily dismissed
Education
2009
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D.
2002
Fordham University
M.A.
1997
St. John's College
B.A.
Publications
2005
Kyiv Post
Fighting HIV Hysteria in Ukraine (op-ed)
2004
Moscow Times
AIDS not as Simple as ABC (op-ed)
2003
Residential Property News
Charity in Russia
2001
Reuters Health
HIV human rights laws lacking worldwide
Languages
English
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can someone who has been found guilty for first degree child cruelty be given custody of kids in tn
11 Dec 2020
Q&A
II filed a guardian of minor child . i let the grandmother keep him one weekend . does that mean the child legally stays with me
30 Aug 2018
Q&A
Can I be provided with legal aid in juvenile court regarding custody & parenting plan modifications in Tennessee?
08 Sep 2017