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R. Deno Cole

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  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed for 23 years
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About R.

I am a trial lawyer and have been one for 18 years. As such, I focus my practice on personal injury and criminal defense. When you are making a decision to hire an attorney, make sure that your attorney has the experience to take a case to trial and to the appellate level, if necessary. On average, I try about three jury trials and dozens of non-jury trials each year. I typically handle at least one appeal each year. Although most cases resolve themselves short of trial (through mediation or otherwise), you will get the best result when you are prepared to go to a trial.

Practice areas

OtherChapter 7 bankruptcyFamilyPersonal injuryCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 45%

    24 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Personal injury: 45%

    24 years, 500 cases

  3. Family: 4%

    24 years, 1,000 cases

  4. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 1%

    24 years, 250 cases

  1. Other: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

709 Market St
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709 Market St
Po Box 57
Knoxville, TN, 37902-2300

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive199711/15/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers95
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
President AwardOptimist Club2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyMcGehee & Cole, P.C.2000 - Present
AttorneyYancey, Copper, Simpson & Cole1997 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Knoxville Bar Association, CLE CommitteeExecutive Committee2012 - Present
Knoxville Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2000 - Present
Knoxville Bar FoundationExecutive Committee Member1997 - Present
Federalist SocietyN/A1994 - Present
Knoxville Bar Association, Work Life Balance CommitteeExecutive CommitteeN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
National Business Institute SeminarVoir Dire2014
National Business Institute SeminarOpening Statements2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1997
Citadel, Military College of South CarolinaBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
The Criminal Defense Trial-The Criminal Defense Trial- From Start to Finish2014
Emerging Issues in Insurance LawPractice Issues and Ethical Obligations in the Tripartite Relationship2013
Domestic Violence SeminarOrders of Protection2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State of Tennessee v. Teddy Ray Mitchell, 343 S.W.3d 381 (Tenn. 2011)Trial Court Affirmed
Chris Lawrence v. Leigh Ann LawrenceTrial Court Affirmed
Loftis v. United Parcel Serv., Inc., 342 F.3d 509 (6th Cir. 2003)Appeal dismissed and case returned to State Court
Anna Williams vs. James Williams, IITrial Court Reversed
Alpha Financial Services, Inc. v. Karl KindervaterTrial Court Reversed

Reviews

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DCS petition and custody trial

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After having hired three other attorneys that sat in the court room with nothing to say to help me in my case. I finally hired Deno and I just wish I had done so from the very beginning. Deno is very smart and knows the laws and put a stop to the Juvenile Judge and DCS dragging me and my children through the ringer even though I did not get 100% of what I wanted Deno was able to get more done in a timely manner and did not waste my money. I have plans to appeal my case as soon as the order is signed and I plan to continue to use Deno to represent me. I highly recommend Deno to anyone who has said they need legal counsel. Deno ' s assistant is also amazing and very helpful!

Attorney endorsements

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Melanie Hogg, Family Attorney on Sep 5, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Deno Cole is a highly respected attorney who is a strong advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

James Snyder, Family Attorney on May 13, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Deno is not only a highly ethical and professional attorney, he has considerable experience zealously representing his clients. My experience has been that he is readily available to his clients and even opposing counsel to assist in the prompt fair resolution of his cases.

Cort Sikes

I endorse Deno Cole. We have represented opposing parties in several family law cases over the years. Deno has always aggressively represented his clients while exhibiting the highest degree of professional courtesy. I have turned to him on several occasions with questions on bankruptcy and he has proven to be very knowledgeable in that area of the law. Anyone is well served to hire Deno.

William Fix

Custody matters can easily turn nasty, but professional attorneys should be able to cooperate and work toward a resolution for the child's best interests, while advocating for their respective clients. Deno is a true professional. We were able to work together productively, and I respect his knowledge and attitude towards his work.

Robert Gilligan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Kenneth Henry, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Deno is truly a lawyer who cares about his clients. He is also highly effective in his representation.

Sherif Guindi

It would be hard to find a lawyer who has more knowledge in more areas of the law than does Deno Cole. Deno is smart and efficient, and he fights hard for his clients. He has a sophisticated understanding of both legal theory and its practical application, and his ethics are unshakeable. Well before I started practicing law with Deno, he helped me get my start in my legal practice in Knoxville, after I had been practicing primarily criminal law in Kentucky. If I have any legal questions, I go to Deno, as do a number of other lawyers. If I were to need legal help, there is no one I would trust more with my case.

Kevin Shepherd, Family Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Deno Cole displays professionalism, insight and a zealous advocacy for his clients.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Deno. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Adam Edwards, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Steve Erdely, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

As my divorce attorney, Deno provided excellent legal representation on my behalf. Steve Erdely

Margaret Held, Family Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Deno is a rare breed of lawyer. He's honest, smart, professional, and a genuinely good person. I've worked with and against him. It's always a pleasure and the outcomes are always fair and reasonable.

Luke Shipley, Family Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I've watched Deno work from the time I was a judicial clerk to having him as co-counsel to having him as an opposing. Deno gets it. He knows the law, he doesn't play games, and he gets stuff done. If more lawyers were like Deno, the bar would be a better place.

Brian O'Shaughnessy, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Cole represented a client of mine in a previous matter. I contacted his office to further assist our mutual client. Mr. Cole was immediately responsive in providing information to the benefit of our client and very knowledgeable in the subject matter addressed.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$250-$300/hour
    RATES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-50%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check