Atty. John W. Leach

Atty. John W. Leach

Mr. John W.

Memphis Memphis 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (501) 248-1159 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John W. Leach at a glance

John W. Leach is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at John W. Leach. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1974), Massachusetts (1975), and New York (1976). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1973) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee and American (Member: Fidelity and Surety Committee, 1979— Worker's Compensation Committee, 1982—) Bar Associations Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John W. Leach is a lawyer practicing personal injury, professional negligence, insurance defense litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John W. received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John W. practices at John W. Leach in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Leach's Areas of Practice

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

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.

John W. Leach is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 W. Leach is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John W. Leach is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John W. Leach is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Memphis 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 W. Leach

Where is John W. Leach's law office located?
John W. Leach's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is John W. Leach. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Leach handle?
John W. Leach focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John W. Leach practiced law?
John W. Leach has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John W. Leach go to law school?
John W. Leach earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John W. Leach for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Leach 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 W. Leach received?
John W. Leach's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Memphis State University
- 1973
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1974
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1990

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