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.
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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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- 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
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John Steven Collins's Areas of Practice
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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 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 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 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 →
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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