Atty. John Sexton Gannon

Atty. John Sexton Gannon

John Sexton Gannon is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor law, social security disability law and 3 other areas of law. John Sexton received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1951, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Nashville Nashville 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About John Sexton Gannon at a glance

John Sexton Gannon is a employment, workers comp, ssd, and adr attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1962), Tennessee (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1977), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1989). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1961) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1951). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Sexton Gannon is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor law, social security disability law and 3 other areas of law
  • John Sexton received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1951, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • John Sexton practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Sexton Gannon's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Sexton Gannon is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John Sexton Gannon is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Sexton Gannon is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Sexton Gannon

Where is John Sexton Gannon's law office located?
John Sexton Gannon's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Sexton Gannon handle?
John Sexton Gannon focuses on employment, workers comp, ssd, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Sexton Gannon practiced law?
John Sexton Gannon has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did John Sexton Gannon go to law school?
John Sexton Gannon earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.A., 1951).
How can I contact John Sexton Gannon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1961
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1951

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1962
Tennessee
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1989

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