Atty. John Dotson

Atty. John Dotson

Mr. Dotson, Of Counsel, has extensive experience in advising and defending clients in the health care industry, including physicians and physician practice groups, in a range of areas such as HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid audit claims and other areas of regulatory compliance.

Memphis Memphis 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Dotson at a glance

John Dotson is an Of Counsel based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1991) and University of Tennessee (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •Memphis Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association •American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Dotson, Of Counsel, has extensive experience in advising and defending clients in the health care industry, including physicians and physician practice groups, in a range of areas such as HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid audit claims and other areas of regulatory compliance
  • He also has extensive experience in defending physicians against medical malpractice claims
  • His other practice areas include premises liability, business litigation and employment law
  • He has tried numerous civil lawsuits to verdict and he has briefed and argued cases before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court
  • Mr. Dotson is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator
  • PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation •Former law clerk to Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge W. Frank Crawford •Holds the highest rating, AV, from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES •Mentor volunteer with Memphis Institute of Leadership Education (MILE) Program

Practice Areas Explained

John Dotson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Dotson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

John Dotson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Dotson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Memphis 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 Dotson

Where is John Dotson's law office located?
John Dotson's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Lewis Thomason, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Dotson handle?
John Dotson focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Dotson practiced law?
John Dotson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Dotson go to law school?
John Dotson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact John Dotson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Dotson received?
John Dotson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1991
B.A. University
University of Tennessee
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1991

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