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John Derreck Whitson
Derreck Whitson Law Office
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Biography
I represent clients in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate. I focus on my clients' individual needs and clients informed about the status of their case and current legal issues. I zealously advocate for clients to resolve thier legal issues. I am always happy to answer questions and discuss your case. Call me at 423-613-0160.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
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Free Consultation
(Personal Injury/Car Wrecks) - Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- ID Number: 024792
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- U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson
- Current
- Attorney
- Law Office of Rebecca D. Slone
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- Student Attorney
- Memphis Area Legal Services
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- Law Clerk
- Scruggs, Scruggs and Associates
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- Law Clerk
- Rosenblum and Reisman, PLLC
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Education
- University of Memphis
- J.D. (2005) | Law
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- Honors: Dean's Award for Distinguished Service
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- East Tennessee State University
- B.S. | Philosophy and Political Science
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Awards
- Dean's Award for Distinguished Service
- Cecil C. Humpreys School of Law
Professional Associations
- Newport Bar Association
- President
- - Current
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- Boys and Girls Club of Newport/Cocke County
- Board of Directors
- - Current
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- Tennessee Bar Association
- Mock Trial District Coordinator
- - Current
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- Newport Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Tennessee State Bar # 024792
- Member
- - Current
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- Jefferson County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Tennessee Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Dandridge Community Trust, Corp.
- Board of Directors
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- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Tennessee Criminal Defense College
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Publications
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Social Media
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