Atty. John Alton Bell

Atty. John Alton Bell

John Alton Bell is a lawyer practicing title-estates, personal injury law, litigation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Carson-Newman College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Newport Newport 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Alton Bell at a glance

John Alton Bell is a probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Newport, Tennessee. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1983), U.S. Army Court of Military Review (1984), and U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1987). Educated at Memphis State Law School (J.D., 1982) and Carson-Newman College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Newport, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Alton Bell is a lawyer practicing title-estates, personal injury law, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Carson-Newman College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in Newport, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Alton Bell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Alton Bell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John Alton Bell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

John Alton Bell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Alton Bell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Alton Bell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

John Alton Bell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Newport 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 John Alton Bell

Where is John Alton Bell's law office located?
John Alton Bell's law practice is located in Newport, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Alton Bell handle?
John Alton Bell focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Alton Bell practiced law?
John Alton Bell has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Alton Bell go to law school?
John Alton Bell earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Alton Bell for a consultation?
You can contact John Alton Bell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Alton Bell received?
John Alton Bell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Memphis State Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Carson-Newman College
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Army Court of Military Review
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1987

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