Atty. John Steven Collins

Atty. John Steven Collins

John Steven Collins is a lawyer practicing business litigation, divorce, employment law and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Steven Collins at a glance

John Steven Collins is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Burroughs Collins & Newcomb, PLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, employment, business, workers comp, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1986) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Steven Collins is a lawyer practicing business litigation, divorce, employment law and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Burroughs Collins & Newcomb, PLC in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Steven Collins's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John Steven Collins is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

John Steven Collins 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 Steven Collins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Steven Collins is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Steven Collins is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Knoxville 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 Steven Collins

Where is John Steven Collins's law office located?
John Steven Collins's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Burroughs Collins & Newcomb, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Steven Collins handle?
John Steven Collins focuses on divorce, employment, business, workers comp, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Steven Collins practiced law?
John Steven Collins has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Steven Collins go to law school?
John Steven Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John Steven Collins for a consultation?
You can contact John Steven Collins 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 Steven Collins received?
John Steven Collins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1986
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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