Atty. John Lee Williams

Atty. John Lee Williams

John Lee Williams is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business law, corporate counsel and 19 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

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About John Lee Williams at a glance

John Lee Williams is an Attorney & Solicitor based in Waverly, Tennessee, practicing at Porch, Peeler, Williams & Thomason. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (1980). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1967) and Tennessee Technological University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Humphreys County (President, 1978—), Tennessee (Member, House of Delegates, 1972-1978, 1989—) and American Bar Associations American Judicature Society. Serands clients in Waverly, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lee Williams is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business law, corporate counsel and 19 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • John practices at Porch, Peeler, Williams & Thomason in Waverly, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Lee Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lee Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John Lee Williams is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Contracts

John Lee Williams is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

John Lee Williams is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Lee Williams is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Lee Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

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 Waverly 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 Lee Williams

Where is John Lee Williams's law office located?
John Lee Williams's law practice is located in Waverly, Tennessee. The firm is Porch, Peeler, Williams & Thomason. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lee Williams handle?
John Lee Williams focuses on trusts, contracts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Lee Williams practiced law?
John Lee Williams has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John Lee Williams go to law school?
John Lee Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact John Lee Williams for a consultation?
You can contact John Lee Williams 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 Lee Williams received?
John Lee Williams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1967
B.A.
Tennessee Technological University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1980

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