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also known as John L. Meadows
John graduated with honors from the University of Memphis School of Law. While in law school, he was a justice on the Moot Court Board and received the highest-grade award in jurisprudence, fair employment practices, and administrative law. After receiving his law license, John practiced law in Memphis before returning home to Middle Tennessee. In 2002, John began practicing in Wilson County, Tennessee. He served as Special Assistant Public Defender for approximately two years handling numerous criminal matters. Additionally, he has presided as special judge for Wilson County General Sessions and Juvenile Courts as well as presided over the Wilson County Teen Court. To further his expertise as a trial attorney, John attended the American Trial Lawyers Direct Examination College and successfully completed the prestigious two-week intensive jury trial skills program at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Colorado.
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27 years
27 years
27 years
27 years
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State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1999
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115 East Main Street, Suite A1, Lebanon, TN, 37087-2730
johnmeadowslegal.com/
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Posted by Jacob | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Not one, but TWO
Steadfast, Intelligent, Intimidating, Realistic John turned my life around. Through two contracts, both incredibly complicated, he took what I thought was unsalvageable, and turned it into something that I can use to propel myself forward. He made some serious criminal charges seem like nothing more...
Posted by Penny | April 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
Great divorce lawyer he made sure that everything was covered where my ex could not come back after me for anything made sure the i’s was dotted and the t’s was crossed
Posted by Robert | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Did what other lawyers thought impossible.
I was falsely accused of a felony and arrested. John was able to not only get the case dismissed within two weeks, but it was done with prejudice. Another attorney told me that in his 30 years in practice, he had never seen a criminal case of this nature dismissed with prejudice and all the more un...
Posted by Jerry | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business
what a great professional
the problem with small business is occasionally you need an attorney. In my 8 years I have only needed 2 and both time I chose John. I didn't go outside the county and bring in a high dollar guy because I wanted a local guy that knew the system and likely had seen the judges before. First time was...
Posted by Michael | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney Jedi
John is a wealth of knowledge. He saw things in my divorce case, before they happened and predicted outcomes and results with superior accuracy. John cares about his clients and their outcome. When my divorce was at its worst, John steered us thru with confidence and certainty. He stood by every deci...
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent trial attorney that represents his clients with unmatched aggressiveness and integrity."
"John does a great job for his clients. He is always prepared and very thorough when he goes to trial. He represents his clients best interest at all times. Excellent attorney."
"John is one of the best in the business. Simply put, if I were getting divorced (god forbid), he's one of the first calls I'd make about representing me. You can't go wrong trusting John with your legal representation."
"I strongly endorse John Meadows. He is a very intelligent guy and great lawyer. Mr. Meadows handles divorces, criminal defense, personal injury, and most civil disputes. He has handled partnership disputes, collections, will contests, and much more. He's great whether you have a trial in front of a judge or a jury. Mr. Meadows is probably at his best with messy domestic cases where one side has criminal charges, orders of protection, etc., because he's good at figuring out how to handle multiple matters for a client and getting good results. One thing that separates Mr. Meadows from many other litigators is his skill on the appeals level. Many lawyers practice only on the trial court level. Mr. Meadows has had great success on both the trial level and the appeals level."
"I endorse this lawyer. John Meadows is quick thinking and enterprising to scope out the players and obtain excellent results. We had a great ti.e working on a TN and Iowa complicated case."
"I have had the pleasure of working with John on several matters over the years. He always represents his client aggressively, and with professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Meadows at a CLE in Nashville. He is very passionate about criminal defense, civil litigation, and domestic relations. I would not have any reservation in hiring John if I ever needed an attorney in Middle Tennessee."
"John is a very experienced litigator, who does a great job advocating for his clients without being difficult. He is very knowledgeable of personal injury matters, and handles his cases with care and enthusiasm. John is a pleasure to work with, and clients would certainly be benefited by his skill and experience."
"John is an asset to the local bar. He is helpful and insightful. He practices law the proper way. I have enjoyed my dealings with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am an employment lawyer and have referred several of my clients to John for assistance with domestic, criminal, and injury matters. He has achieved outstanding results for them and/or provided valuable advice and assistance. John works hard, is dedicated to his clients’ causes, and is a zealous advocate and “bulldog” in the courtroom. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an aggressive and highly ethical trial attorney with extensive experience in both the private and public sector, including previously presiding as special judge for Wilson County General Sessions and Juvenile Courts as well as presided over the Wilson County Teen Court."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a tough, experienced attorney who is very skilled and talented in his craft. He will fight for you and treat you like a long time friend. I would not hesitate to hire this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for many years. he is a hard working and very capable lawyer"
"I have known John for well over a decade. He used to work for me before he went to an adjoining county for family reasons. It was clearly our loss. John is an aggressive lawyer that will advocate for his client in the most effective manner."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is very aggressive and thorough."
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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2023
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2022
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2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Jury Trial Skills Program, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
2004
Direct Examination College, American Trial Lawyers
2015 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of John Meadows
2002 - 2015
Attorney, Green & Meadows/Law Office of Hugh Green
2001 - 2002
Associate, Manier & Herod
2000 - 2001
Associate, King & Ballow
1999 - 2000
Associate, Bullock, Fly & Hornsby
2016 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Tennessee Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Nashville Bar FoundationMember
1999 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Tennessee Citizen ActionBoard Member
Affirmed
Affirmed
Affirmed
Affirmed
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
MA - Masters
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Domestic Practice
2015
Tennessee Courts and Judicial Branch
2019
English
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