Atty. John J. Britton
John J. Britton is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office.
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About John J. Britton at a glance
John J. Britton is a Shareholder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1984), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1982) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •Knoxville Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J. Britton is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office
- His practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts in Tennessee, as well as state and local boards and administrative agencies
- He focuses primarily on eminent domain and condemnation, real estate and real estate related litigation, firearms law, contract negotiation and drafting, and business litigation
- In eminent domain matters, Mr. Britton represents both condemning authorities (governments) and landowners whose property is being acquired
- He frequently represents individuals in inverse condemnation matters as well as advises government entities about right-of-way acquisition
- Mr. Britton has been named “Best Lawyers in America,” Eminent Domain and Condemnation, since 2007
- Mr. Britton’s real estate practice includes litigation related to flooding, boundary disputes, contract disputes, lease disputes, and zoning litigation
- Mr. Britton has developed an important niche practice in the area of firearms law
- He advises employers regarding firearms issues related to the workplace, assists with carry permits and Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL), advises on gun safety and liability issues, ownership and transportation of firearms, and the legal purchase of NFA weapons
- Mr. Britton is also a frequent lecturer in CLE seminars on various gun law issues
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Member, U.S
- Supreme Court Historical Society •Named to The Best Lawyers in America , Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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John J. Britton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Britton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John J. Britton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John J. Britton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
John J. Britton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John J. Britton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John J. Britton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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