Atty. John D. Burleson
John Burleson is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC in Jackson, Tennessee. He has been associated with the firm since earning his law degree, with honors, from the University of Tennessee in 1983.
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John D. Burleson is a employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Tennessee, practicing at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1983) and Union University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Burleson is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC in Jackson, Tennessee
- He has been associated with the firm since earning his law degree, with honors, from the University of Tennessee in 1983
- His practice includes representing employers and management in Employment Law matters, Labor and Employment Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation Law for employers
- Mr. Burleson is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator, a designation he obtained in 2013
- He is one of a limited number of attorneys in the Jackson, Tennessee area listed in the U.S
- District Court Mediator Directory
- Since becoming listed, he has mediated cases in both state and federal courts throughout Middle and West Tennessee
- His mediation experience includes disputes involving age, gender, and race discrimination, FMLA claims, sexual harassment, civil rights matters, wage and hour issues, ADA claims, noncompete and contract disputes, construction litigation, landowner disputes, premises liability, and automobile accident cases
- In addition to his litigation and management-side employment practice, Mr. Burleson has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN)
- The NADN is a professional association of alternative dispute resolution practitioners whose membership is based on demonstrated experience in civil and commercial mediation
- Members are selected through a peer review and evaluation process conducted by local litigators and the Academy
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John D. Burleson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John D. Burleson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John D. Burleson 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 Jackson 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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