Atty. John W. Wagster

Atty. John W. Wagster

John W. Wagster is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, commercial.

Nashville Nashville 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Wagster at a glance

John W. Wagster is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1970). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1970) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Wagster is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, commercial
  • John received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1957, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Wagster's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John W. Wagster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

John W. Wagster 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. Wagster 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 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 W. Wagster

Where is John W. Wagster's law office located?
John W. Wagster's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Wagster handle?
John W. Wagster focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John W. Wagster practiced law?
John W. Wagster has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John W. Wagster go to law school?
John W. Wagster earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact John W. Wagster for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John W. Wagster received?
John W. Wagster's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1970
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1970

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