Atty. John Walter Johnson III

Atty. John Walter Johnson III

Mr. John Walter Johnson III is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, litigation and 1 other area of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About John Walter Johnson III at a glance

John Walter Johnson III is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Ross L. Hatcher III Attorney at Law. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1973) and Georgia (1976). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1973) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and Tennessee Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Walter Johnson III is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Ross L. Hatcher III Attorney at Law in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Walter Johnson III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Walter Johnson III 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 Walter Johnson III 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 Walter Johnson III 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 Walter Johnson III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Chattanooga 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 Walter Johnson III

Where is John Walter Johnson III's law office located?
John Walter Johnson III's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Ross L. Hatcher III Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Walter Johnson III handle?
John Walter Johnson III focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Walter Johnson III practiced law?
John Walter Johnson III has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Walter Johnson III go to law school?
John Walter Johnson III earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact John Walter Johnson III for a consultation?
You can contact John Walter Johnson III 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 Walter Johnson III received?
John Walter Johnson III's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1973
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1973
Georgia
Admitted: 1976

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