Atty. William J. Wyatt
William J. Wyatt is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee .
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William J. Wyatt is a medical malpractice, employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Harris Shelton PLLC. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2006) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- William J. Wyatt is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee
- His practice includes Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Will Wyatt devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing municipalities and public entities
- He regularly defends municipalities, their officers, and employees in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, inverse condemnation claims, and matters arising under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act
- In addition to litigation, he advises municipal clients on ordinances, contracts, public records requests, and other issues related to day-to-day government operations
- Beyond his municipal practice, Will represents corporate and individual clients in a range of civil litigation matters, including construction disputes, workers’ compensation liability issues, and medical malpractice defense
- His work often involves evaluating complex claims, developing practical litigation strategies, and guiding clients through each stage of the legal process
Practice Areas Explained
William J. Wyatt's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Wyatt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
William J. Wyatt is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William J. Wyatt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William J. Wyatt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
William J. Wyatt 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 Memphis 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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