Atty. John King
John King is a senior shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office. He is a preeminent AV rated lawyer having been AV rated over 30 years.
Business/ Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 61+ Years Experience
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About John King at a Glance
John King is a Senior Shareholder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee United States Supreme Court U.S. Distri (1965). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1965) and University of Memphis (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association •Nashville Bar Association •Knoxville Bar Association •American Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John King
- John King is a senior shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office
- He is a preeminent AV rated lawyer having been AV rated over 30 years
- He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for the past five years
- Mr. King has substantial experience in tort and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts
- Mr. King’s current primary practice areas are in zoning, land use, governmental contracting, business transactions and administrative law
- He represents clients in waste disposal, manufactured housing and residential/commercial development businesses
- Mr. King represents clients on regulatory matters at the state and local levels and also represents clients on legislative issues at the state level
- Mr. King served as Commissioner of Revenue for the State of Tennessee in 1979-1980, with responsibility for the administration of all state tax laws, as well as providing research support for fiscal impact statements on legislative proposals submitted to the legislature
- In 1983, Mr. King served as Governor Lamar Alexander’s liaison to the Legislature
- For the period of 1981-1989 Mr. King served as a member of and as chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Housing Development, by appointment of the Governor
- Mr. King is a mediator for the Federal District Courts, Eastern Division
- In addition, Mr. King serves as mediator on complex litigation matters and on cases involving land use and condemnation issues
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •fellow, Knoxville Bar Foundation •Listed in Business TN Magazine’s Best 100 Lawyers in State, 2004, 2005 •Listed in the Business TN Magazine’s Best 150 Lawyers edition, 2006-2009 •Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Land use and Zoning Law •Former Chairman, Tennessee Ethics Commission
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John King's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John King handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Business & Corporate Law in Knoxville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Government & Administrative Law in Knoxville
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Knoxville
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 King
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 King's practice in the field of business, government, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John King brings 61+ 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 business, government, and adr, John King 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 King 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 King Handles in Knoxville
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