Atty. John Wade Simmons

Atty. John Wade Simmons

John Wade Simmons is a lawyer practicing administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, business law and 11 other areas of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Memphis Memphis 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wade Simmons at a glance

John Wade Simmons is a Shareholder based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986) and Mississippi (1988). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1986) and Mississippi State University (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Labor and Employment Law Section. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Wade Simmons is a lawyer practicing administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, business law and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Wade Simmons's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Wade Simmons is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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Employment Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Wade Simmons is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Wade Simmons

Where is John Wade Simmons's law office located?
John Wade Simmons's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wade Simmons handle?
John Wade Simmons focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Wade Simmons practiced law?
John Wade Simmons has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Wade Simmons go to law school?
John Wade Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Wade Simmons for a consultation?
You can contact John Wade Simmons 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 Wade Simmons received?
John Wade Simmons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1986
B.B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
Mississippi
Admitted: 1988

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