Atty. John J. Britton
John J. Britton is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office.
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John J. Britton is a Shareholder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practforg at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They haand 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1984), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1982) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •Knoxville Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J. Britton is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office
- His practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts in Tennessee, as well as state and local boards and administrative agencies
- He focuses primarily on eminent domain and condemnation, real estate and real estate related litigation, firearms law, contract negotiation and drafting, and business litigation
- In eminent domain matters, Mr. Britton represents both condemning authorities (governments) and landowners whose property is being acquired
- He frequently represents individuals in inverse condemnation matters as well as advises government entities about right-of-way acquisition
- Mr. Britton has been named “Best Lawyers in America,” Eminent Domain and Condemnation, since 2007
- Mr. Britton’s real estate practice includes litigation related to flooding, boundary disputes, contract disputes, lease disputes, and zoning litigation
- Mr. Britton has developed an important niche practice in the area of firearms law
- He advises employers regarding firearms issues related to the workplace, assists with carry permits and Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL), advises on gun safety and liability issues, ownership and transportation of firearms, and the legal purchase of NFA weapons
- Mr. Britton is also a frequent lecturer in CLE seminars on various gun law issues
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Member, U.S
- Supreme Court Historical Society •Named to The Best Lawyers in America , Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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