Atty. James C. "Jim" Wright
Jim Wright was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jim’s father was a lawyer so he grew up working in his Dad’s office.
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James C. "Jim" Wright is a environmental attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Butler, Vines and Babb PLLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1981). Educated at The University of Tennessee (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Wright was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Jim’s father was a lawyer so he grew up working in his Dad’s office
- He attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee College of Law, was honored with the Order of the Coif and served on the Tennessee Law Review
- He is admitted to the United Supreme Court Bar as well as all Tennessee State and Federal Courts
- Jim is also admitted before the Sixth Circuit and Fourth Circuit Bar as well as the U.S
- Court of Claims
- His practice is varied covering a broad spectrum of matters
- Mr. Wright has been selected to chair the Tennessee Bar Association Section on Environmental Law as well as the Section on Torts and Insurance Practice.Jim has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer and has been selected and listed in a listing of Knoxville’s best attorneys
- He is AV rated and has been selected as one of the 10 best attorney’s in Tennessee in client satisfaction
- He has also been selected as one of the top 1% of lawyers in America by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- He has also received the Client Distinction Award from Martindale.com and Lawyers.com recognizing excellence, quality of service, overall value, responsiveness and communication
- He has completed the Litigation Management Institute held at Loyola University School of Law and received the CLMP designation.James Wright was honored with the Client Champion Award in 2017
- This award is facilitated by Martindale-Hubbell, one of the world’s most trusted legal resources
- Recipients of the Client Champion award are described as ‘an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients.’
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C. "Jim" Wright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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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