Atty. Edward John Witherspoon
Edward John Witherspoon is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal law - defense, juvenile law and 3 other areas of law. Edward has been licensed for 28 years.
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Edward John Witherspoon is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, juvenile, and civil rights attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1998). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 1997). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward John Witherspoon is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal law - defense, juvenile law and 3 other areas of law
- Edward has been licensed for 28 years
- Edward practices in Memphis, TN
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Edward John Witherspoon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward John Witherspoon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Edward John Witherspoon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Edward John Witherspoon is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Edward John Witherspoon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Edward John Witherspoon is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Edward John Witherspoon is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Memphis 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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