Atty. John Edward Owings

Atty. John Edward Owings

John Edward Owings is a lawyer practicing municipal, governmental and public utilities law, personal injury and civil rights law, business and corporate law and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.S. degree from Roane State Community College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edward Owings at a glance

John Edward Owings is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Owings, Wilson & Coleman. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1988) and Roane State Community College (A.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville Bar Association (Chair, Government Lawyers Section 1997-2007) Blount County, Roane County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations Tennessee School Boards Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Edward Owings is a lawyer practicing municipal, governmental and public utilities law, personal injury and civil rights law, business and corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.S. degree from Roane State Community College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Owings, Wilson & Coleman in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Owings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edward Owings 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Edward Owings is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Energy & Utilities Law

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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 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 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 Edward Owings

Where is John Edward Owings's law office located?
John Edward Owings's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Owings, Wilson & Coleman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Owings handle?
John Edward Owings focuses on employment, business, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Edward Owings practiced law?
John Edward Owings has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Edward Owings go to law school?
John Edward Owings earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.S., 1983).
How can I contact John Edward Owings for a consultation?
You can contact John Edward Owings directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Edward Owings received?
John Edward Owings's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1988
A.S.
Roane State Community College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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