Atty. John Owen Compton

Atty. John Owen Compton

John Owen Compton is a lawyer practicing administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and 13 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 11 years.

Goodlettsville Goodlettsville 11 yrs experience 11 year
Call (615) 562-1184 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Owen Compton at a glance

John Owen Compton is a contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business attorney based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2015). Serands clients in Goodlettsville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Owen Compton is a lawyer practicing administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and 13 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 11 years
  • John practices in Goodlettsville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Owen Compton's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Owen Compton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Owen Compton is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Owen Compton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Goodlettsville 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 Owen Compton

Where is John Owen Compton's law office located?
John Owen Compton's law practice is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Owen Compton handle?
John Owen Compton focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Owen Compton practiced law?
John Owen Compton has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
How can I contact John Owen Compton for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2015

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