Mike St. Charles
Legal Aid of East Tennessee recognized Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. Attorney Mike St. Charles with its Chief Justice William M. Barker Equal Access to Justice Award at their Annual Pro Bono Night on Oct. 3. Mr. St. Charles was honored for his "unwavering commitment to providing legal services to those in need."
"We are thrilled to see Mike receive this well-deserved honor, " said President and Managing Shareholder Mark Cunningham. "LAET has acknowledged what we at Chambliss and many in our community have witnessed for decades, Mike's heart of service and tireless work ethic.
He genuinely embodies the values we stand for at Chambliss, both in his actions and in his leadership within our community."
In addition, Mr. St. Charles was inducted into LAET’s Hall of Fame in 2020. Official said, "He has dedicated hundreds of hours to counseling individuals and community organizations through pro bono representation."
Mr. St. Charles followed in the footsteps of previous Chambliss attorneys inducted into the Hall of Fame: Max Bahner, Bruce Bailey, Justice William "Muecke" Barker, Bill Carriger and Glenn C. Stophel.
Officials said, "Mr. St. Charles is a shareholder, trusted advisor and strategic partner for clients, firm personnel and the community, and he is nationally recognized for his work in real estate and business matters. With over 40 years of experience, he has a wealth of knowledge to share with clients seeking general counsel services. From day-to-day operational issues to strategic initiatives, he consistently provides sound advice and works to understand the clients' motivations and goals."