Atty. John T Batson, Jr

Atty. John T Batson, Jr

John T Batson, Jr is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, employment law, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About John T Batson, Jr at a glance

John T Batson, Jr is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Watson, Roach, Batson, Rowell & Lauderback, P.L.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1988). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1982) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John T Batson, Jr is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, employment law, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Watson, Roach, Batson, Rowell & Lauderback, P.L.C. in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John T Batson, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T Batson, Jr 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 T Batson, Jr 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 T Batson, Jr 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 T Batson, Jr is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Land Use & Zoning

John T Batson, Jr is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →

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 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 T Batson, Jr

Where is John T Batson, Jr's law office located?
John T Batson, Jr's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Watson, Roach, Batson, Rowell & Lauderback, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T Batson, Jr handle?
John T Batson, Jr focuses on employment, business, workers comp, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John T Batson, Jr practiced law?
John T Batson, Jr has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John T Batson, Jr go to law school?
John T Batson, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John T Batson, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T Batson, Jr received?
John T Batson, Jr's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Memphis State University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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