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