Atty. John E. Winters
John E. Winters, an effective trial lawyer with over 23 years of experience, focuses his practice in the areas of Labor and Employment and Commercial Litigation.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 33+ Years Experience
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About John E. Winters at a Glance
John E. Winters is a Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Kramer Rayson LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee (1994), U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee (1994), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee (1994), and Indiana (2009). Educated at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John E. Winters
- John E. Winters, an effective trial lawyer with over 23 years of experience, focuses his practice in the areas of Labor and Employment and Commercial Litigation
- His vast knowledge and experience coupled with a common sense approach to resolving disputes is vital to helping his clients save not only money but also valuable time away from their businesses
- He takes the time to understand his clients’ needs and legal goals and looks for cost-effective solutions that will get them the results they want
- For those cases that require court action, Mr. Winters has extensive trial experience
- He has served as lead counsel in approximately 50 jury trials throughout Tennessee, and represented clients in cases filed in Ohio, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana and West Virginia
- He has also served as lead counsel in many non-jury, arbitrations and administrative hearings
- The Best Lawyers in America, a highly regarded peer-review publication, first selected Mr. Winters for inclusion to its list in 2011 for Labor and Employment and Insurance Law
- He has received this distinction every year since
- Mid-South Super Lawyers recognized Mr. Winters in the field of Civil Litigation - Defense in 2014 and 2015
- Martindale Hubbell has awarded Mr. Winters an AV Rating
- In his Labor and Employment practice, besides providing litigation assistance, Mr. Winters gives general employment law advice, provides training and represents companies in a wide array of matters before state and federal administrative agencies
- His practice includes the following issues: •Discrimination •Harassment •Non-Competition Agreements •Contract Disputes •Retaliation •Trade Secrets In his Commercial Litigation practice, he represents companies as well as individuals in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings
- Mr. Winters was selected by the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2014 to serve as a member of the Merit Selection Panel for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- In this position, Mr. Winters played a role in the selection of two Bankruptcy Court judges for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- PUBLISHED WORKS •'What are the Rules After Hoffman?' Tennessee Bar Journal, July, 2008 CLASSES & SEMINARS •Anatomy of an Age Discrimination Complaint, Kramer Rayson LLP Sixth Annual Employment Law Conference, Knoxville, 2009 to 2009 •Reducing the Potential for Discrimination and Harassment Liability, National Business Institute, Knoxville, 2009 to 2009 •Managing a Diverse Workforce, Kramer Rayson LLP Fifth Annual Employment Law Conference, Knoxville, 2008 to 2008 •Proposed Amendments to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding Discovery of Electronically-Stored Information, Tennessee Bar Association Seminar on Electronic Evidence, Knoxville, 2008 to 2008 •Preparing the Employment Law Case, National Business Institute Seminar, Knoxville, 2008 to 2008 •Trade Secret Claims and Covenants Not to Complete, Kramer Rayson LLP Fourth Annual Employment Law Conference, Knoxville, 2007 to 2007 •How to Select the Right Jury for Your Case, National Business Institute’s Building Your Civil Trial Skills, Knoxville, 2007 to 2007 •After Burlington Northern: Developments in Retaliation and Whistleblowing, Kramer Rayson LLP Third annual Employment Law Conference, Knoxville, 2006 to 2006 •Principles of Electronic Discovery, Barristers - Trial Practice in Tennessee, Knoxville, 2005 to 2005 •What to Expect When You’ve Been Sued, Principles of Employment Law Discovery, Kramer Rayson LLP Employment Law Conference, Knoxville, 2004 to 2004 HONORS & AWARDS •Martindale Hubbell - AV Rating •Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2011 - 2018 •Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year 2018 for Labor Law - Management •Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers in General Civil Litigation - Defense, 2017 •Listed as one of Knoxville’s Best Employment Lawyers by CityView Magazine 2009-2017 CIVIC & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT •fellow, Knoxville Bar Foundation - 2014 Inductee •fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation - 2015 Inductee
Practice Areas Explained
John E. Winters's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Winters handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Employment Law in Knoxville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John E. Winters is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Knoxville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John E. Winters is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Knoxville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
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 Knoxville 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.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-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 Knoxville Choose John E. Winters
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 E. Winters's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John E. Winters brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee, U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, John E. Winters can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, John E. Winters can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means John E. Winters 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 E. Winters Handles in Knoxville
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