Atty. John Derreck Whitson
John Derreck Whitson is a lawyer practicing criminal law - defense, family law, general practice and 12 other areas of law. John received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.
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John Derreck Whitson is a Member based in Newport, Tennessee, practicing at Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2005). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2005) and Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Newport, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Derreck Whitson is a lawyer practicing criminal law - defense, family law, general practice and 12 other areas of law
- John received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 21 years
- John practices at Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson in Newport, TN
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John Derreck Whitson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Derreck Whitson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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John Derreck Whitson is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Tennessee →
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John Derreck Whitson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce 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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