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.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 35+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Dotson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Employment Law in Memphis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Dotson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Memphis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Dotson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Health Care Law in Memphis
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
John Dotson is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance Law in Memphis
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 venue, 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose John Dotson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Dotson's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, health care, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Dotson brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, John Dotson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means John Dotson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Dotson Handles in Memphis
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