Atty. John R. Wingo

Atty. John R. Wingo

John Wingo is a Member with the Business Litigation Service Group at Stites & Harbison. He provides advice and representation to regional and national clients regarding their business transactions and handles commercial litigation defense work throughout Tennessee in both State and Federal Courts.

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Profile Summary

About John R. Wingo at a glance

John R. Wingo is a business and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1994) and Tulane University (BA, 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Wingo is a Member with the Business Litigation Service Group at Stites & Harbison
  • He provides advice and representation to regional and national clients regarding their business transactions and handles commercial litigation defense work throughout Tennessee in both State and Federal Courts
  • John has more than 16 years of litigation and trial experience, including complex litigation involving financial institutions, insurance companies and manufacturers
  • He has deep experience in business torts, contract disputes and commercial finance matters as well as personal injury, insurance coverage disputes and product liability claims
  • More Than Stites & Harbison Formerly the member-in-charge at Frost Brown Todd, LLC, he also served as associate general counsel at AmSouth Bank

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Wingo's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Nashville 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 R. Wingo

Where is John R. Wingo's law office located?
John R. Wingo's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Wingo handle?
John R. Wingo focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did John R. Wingo go to law school?
John R. Wingo earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (BA, 1991).
How can I contact John R. Wingo for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John R. Wingo received?
John R. Wingo's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America — (2017-19); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1994
BA
Tulane University
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2017-19)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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