Atty. Sidney W. Gilreath
Being a pilot made me a better lawyer. Flying requires discipline, organization, and the ability to plan ahead.
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About Sidney W. Gilreath at a glance
Sidney W. Gilreath is a Principal based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Gilreath & Associates, PLLC. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1962), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1962), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits (1966), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (LL.B. Phi, 1962) and Maryville College (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Being a pilot made me a better lawyer
- Flying requires discipline, organization, and the ability to plan ahead
- I obtained my pilots instruction from Evelyn Johnson of Morristown, TN and later was approved for my flying certificate from her since she is an FAA flight examiner
- I hold a private pilots license, land with an instrument and multi engine rating, I have logged more than 4000 hours as pilot in command of an aircraft
- Being a pilot has allowed me to fly across the southeast, not only to meet with clients but to attend hearings and trials, since most small towns now have airports
Born
Kodak, Tennessee Education • Instructor, National College of Advocacy, 1979-1980 Member • Knoxville Junior (President, 1965), Tennessee and American Bar Associations • Tennessee Association for Justice (Vice President, 1969-1970; President, 1971-1972; Life Member, 1983) • The American Association for Justice (State Committeeman, 1969; Member, Board of Governors, 1976-1984, 1992; Parliamentarian, 1984-1986; Treasurer, 1987-1988; Vice President 1988-1989) • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Associate Member) • West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Associate Member) • New York State Association of Trial Lawyers, Inc. (Associate Member) • American Judicature Society • Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association • American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Tennessee Chapter, 1995-1996) • Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys
Fellow
- International Society of Barristers • American College of Trial Lawyers • International Academy of Trial Lawyers • American College of Legal Medicine (Associate Member)
- Founding Fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation
- Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, the University of Tennessee College of Law, 1999 • Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy • Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
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Sidney W. Gilreath's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sidney W. Gilreath handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Sidney W. Gilreath is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sidney W. Gilreath is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Sidney W. Gilreath is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Sidney W. Gilreath is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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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