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Jeffrey Vires

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Jeffrey Vires is a Lawyer and Partner at Burnett Law. Born and raised in Tennessee, Mr. Vires is also a goal-driven attorney who loves to help people. Mr. Vires has been licensed for over 31 years. Mr. Vires began practicing law in Crossville after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law.

Mr. Vires specializes and has well-founded knowledge on the following legal areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Wills & Estates, Personal Injury, VA Disability, and Adoption.
Before bringing his expertise to Burnett Law, Mr. Vires was the Managing Litigation Attorney of a regional labor law center, representing the Air Force in labor-management relations, EEO, and civilian personnel law cases. Mr. Vires defended the Air Force in litigation affecting crucial civilian personnel policies and acted as the Policy Advisor for private security contractors Iraq. He also served as the Staff Judge Advocate Managing Attorney, providing legal services for a variety of criminal/civil matters. Here he worked on complex international legal issues and helped countless deserving men and women.

Attorney Vires then went on to serve as the Deputy Chief of the General Law Division in the United States Air Force Advises ARPC Commander, over the ARPC staff agencies, and the commanders of the Air Force-wide on military justice and administrative actions involving reservists.

Mr. Vires was selected as the 2003 HQ ARPC Staff Officer of the Year. Then, as Chief, Appellate Defense Counsel of the United States Air Force he provided management and represented appellants before the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

All this to say, there is no one more qualified to handle your case. Schedule your free consultation with one of our highly qualified professionals here: https://crossvilleattorney.com/contact-us/.

“I busted a mirror and got seven years bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five.” - Steven Wright

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Education

1985 - 1990

University of Tennessee College of Law, 1987-1990

Doctor of Jurisprudence

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1985-1987

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government

Career

1991 - Now

Attorney, 2019 - Present

Bean, Smith & Burnett · Full-time
Aug 2019 – Present· 4 yrs 6 mos
Crossville, TN, United States

Attorney, 2017 - Present

Patton & Hyder
Dec 2017 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos
645 South Main Street, Suite 104, Crossville, Tennessee 38555

Attorney, 2015 - 2017

Vires Law
Sep 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Crossville, Tennessee

Associate, 2010 - 2015

Bean, Smith & Burnett
Oct 2010 – Sep 2015 · 5 yrs
Crossville, TennesseeCrossville, Tennessee


Criminal Law, Family Law, VA Disability and Wills/Estates (October 2010-September 2015)
-President, Cumberland County Bar Association (April 2013-14)
-Vice-President, Cumberland County Bar Association (May 2012-13)

JAG , 1991 - 2011

United States Air Force
Feb 1991 – Feb 2011 · 20 yrs 1 mo

Skills

What You Need To Know

DUI Attorney

80%

Criminal Law

90%

Veteran’s Benefits

75%

Communication

60%

Awards & Archivments

Fun Fact

Accredited Attorney/Veterans Administration

Veterans Administration
Credential ID Registration No. 21854; POA Code 6C2

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NACDL Website

May 2016 – Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

 TACDL website

May 2016 – Present

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