Atty. John Watson Wheeler

Atty. John Watson Wheeler

John Watson Wheeler is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, tort law, mediation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1960, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John Watson Wheeler at a glance

John Watson Wheeler is an Of Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1968) and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1968) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville, Tennessee. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Watson Wheeler is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, tort law, mediation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1960, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Watson Wheeler's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

John Watson Wheeler is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

John Watson Wheeler 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 Watson Wheeler 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 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 Watson Wheeler

Where is John Watson Wheeler's law office located?
John Watson Wheeler's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Watson Wheeler handle?
John Watson Wheeler focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Watson Wheeler practiced law?
John Watson Wheeler has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John Watson Wheeler go to law school?
John Watson Wheeler earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1960).
How can I contact John Watson Wheeler for a consultation?
You can contact John Watson Wheeler 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 Watson Wheeler received?
John Watson Wheeler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1968
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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