Atty. John Ray Wilks

Atty. John Ray Wilks

John Ray Wilks is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, family law, tort & personal injury and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Nashville Nashville 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ray Wilks at a glance

John Ray Wilks is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at MHP&S. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2014). Educated at Nashville School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Tennessee B.A. (—). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Ray Wilks is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, family law, tort & personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • John practices at MHP&S in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Ray Wilks's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Ray Wilks is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 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 Ray Wilks

Where is John Ray Wilks's law office located?
John Ray Wilks's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is MHP&S. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ray Wilks handle?
John Ray Wilks focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Ray Wilks practiced law?
John Ray Wilks has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did John Ray Wilks go to law school?
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Education

Nashville School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Tennessee B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2014

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