Atty. John Wheeler Austin
John Wheeler Austin is a lawyer practicing environmental law, bankruptcy law, defensive litigation. John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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John Wheeler Austin is a Dept. of Interior based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1981). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1981) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Wheeler Austin is a lawyer practicing environmental law, bankruptcy law, defensive litigation
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices in Knoxville, TN
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John Wheeler Austin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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