Atty. William A. Lockett

Atty. William A. Lockett

William A. Lockett is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, government liability, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Lockett at a glance

William A. Lockett is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Cleary & Lockett, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, civil rights, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1973) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga (Chairman, Membership Committee, 1986-1987), Tennessee and American Bar Associations Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Lockett is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, government liability, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Cleary & Lockett, P.C. in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Lockett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Lockett 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.

William A. Lockett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William A. Lockett is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William A. Lockett is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William A. Lockett 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 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 William A. Lockett

Where is William A. Lockett's law office located?
William A. Lockett's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Cleary & Lockett, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Lockett handle?
William A. Lockett focuses on personal injury, civil rights, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William A. Lockett practiced law?
William A. Lockett has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William A. Lockett go to law school?
William A. Lockett earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact William A. Lockett for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Lockett 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 William A. Lockett received?
William A. Lockett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1973
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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