Atty. Jackson Hall Tidwell

Atty. Jackson Hall Tidwell

Jackson primarily focuses his practice in the firm’s transportation department, which is comprised of railroad and FELA defense litigation, trucking defense litigation, and standard auto negligence cases. He has assisted in the successful defense of Class 1 railroads, such as CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company, as well as multiple intra and interstate motor carriers.

Knoxville Knoxville 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Jackson Hall Tidwell at a glance

Jackson Hall Tidwell is an Associate based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Arnett Baker Draper & Hagood, LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2016) and United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2017). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 2016) and University of Georgia (B.A., 2012). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jackson primarily focuses his practice in the firm’s transportation department, which is comprised of railroad and FELA defense litigation, trucking defense litigation, and standard auto negligence cases
  • He has assisted in the successful defense of Class 1 railroads, such as CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company, as well as multiple intra and interstate motor carriers
  • Jackson also possesses years of experience representing commercial and individual clients in a variety of different areas of civil litigation more broadly, including with respect to issues related to premises liability, contract disputes, and personal injury
  • Prior to joining the firm in 2016, Jackson graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he served as a member of the Tennessee Journal of Business Transactions
  • In 2012, Jackson graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Management Information Systems
  • When not in the office, Jackson enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their two dogs
  • PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Summer Associate, Hunter, Smith & Davis (2015Summer Associate, PennStuart (2015)Clerk, The Honorable E.G
  • Moody, Sullivan County Chancery Court (2014)PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:National Association of Railroad Trial CounselKnoxville Bar AssociationTennessee Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Jackson Hall Tidwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jackson Hall Tidwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Jackson Hall Tidwell is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jackson Hall Tidwell

Where is Jackson Hall Tidwell's law office located?
Jackson Hall Tidwell's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Arnett Baker Draper & Hagood, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jackson Hall Tidwell handle?
Jackson Hall Tidwell focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Jackson Hall Tidwell practiced law?
Jackson Hall Tidwell has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Jackson Hall Tidwell go to law school?
Jackson Hall Tidwell earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact Jackson Hall Tidwell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 2016
B.A.
University of Georgia
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2016
United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2017

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