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Norman McKellar came to Knoxville in 1995 after spending the previous twenty years in Louisiana. Mr. McKellar received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University, and he received his doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee School of Law.

While in law school, Mr. McKellar won the award for Best Oralist in the Ray H. Jenkins Trial Competition. He is the founder of The McKellar Law Firm, PLLC. Mr. McKellar is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Knoxville Bar Association.

Mr. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax and white collar crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts. Outside of school, Mr. McKellar is an Eagle Scout, who remains active in an assortment of community activities.

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