I had been a high school science teacher and an infantryman in the Army before I went to law school, so I know the value of a hard-earned dollar. I respect that my clients work hard for their money, so I don't waste it or their time. I place a priority on providing cost-effective legal and mediation services. Fighting for what's fair shouldn't be a luxury reserved for a select few or bankrupt someone.
I try to bring a creative perspective to legal problem-solving and dispute resolution, where "we've never done that before" is no excuse. My diverse experiences have broadened my perspective, both as an attorney and as a person, and continues to do so. Practicing law is part of my life, it's not the whole thing, and I think that makes me a better attorney and better able to understand and help my clients.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KY | Suspended | 1998 | 02/05/2021 |
TN | Active | 1995 | 02/16/2021 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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2014-2015 Graduate Writing Award | Belmont Graduate English Dep't | 2015 |
Martindale-Hubbell BV rated | Martindale-Hubbell rating | 2014 |
Peer Award, 2013 graduating class | Cumberland University MPSM program | 2013 |
Martindale-Hubbell BV rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
TN Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator | TN Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission | 2012 |
Martindale-Hubbell BV rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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General Counsel | Malcap Mortgage LLC | 2010 - 2011 |
General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer | Snappy Sales, LLC | 2004 - 2007 |
Associate Attorney | Manier, Herod, Hollabaugh & Smith | 1995 - 1997 |
Judicial clerk | The Honorable Danny J. Boggs, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | 1994 - 1995 |
Military Policeman / Infantryman / Mortarman | Tennessee National Guard | 1991 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Legion | Member | 2012 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Leadership Law Class of 2010 | 2010 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Tennessean | Tennessee Voices: Sports and music fans are losers under proposed TN ticket law | 2012 |
Tort and Insurance Law Journal | Arbitration and the Contract Surety: Inclusion and Preclusion | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Belmont University | MA - Masters | 2017 |
Cumberland University | MS - Master of Science | 2013 |
Vanderbilt University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Duke University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar | "The SCOTUS, Stare Decisis, and Supremely Unpopular Rulings: When Can (And Has!) the SCOTUS Taken A Judicial Mulligan?" | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Brookridge Apts., Ltd. v. Universal Constructors, et al., 01A01-9709-CV-00523 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1998) | Successfully defended architect against appeal seeking to reinstate a dismissed lawsuit. |
Trostel v. American Life & Cas. Ins. Co., 92 F.3d 736 (8th Cir. 1996). | Helped obtain a $2.3M+ judgment for heirs of a building lessor. |
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Mark Puryear, Litigation Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know John for many years and know him to be a very respected litigation attorney.
J. Ross Pepper, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known John Heacock as a lawyer for about 20 years and would recommend him to anyone looking for a divorce/domestic lawyer.
Paul Moser, Mediation Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Professional and realistic family mediator.
Richard Tennent, Litigation Attorney on Apr 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Heacock is a creative, aggressive and thoughtful attorney. I trust him to represent his clients with compassion and skill.
Morgan Smith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 29, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Heacock was forthcoming and worked hard to represent his client's interests. He did not waste the time of the parties or the Court.
Marie Oliver, Litigation Attorney on May 11, 2014
Relationship: Friend
John is a hard-working and committed lawyer. He is an asset to the legal community and it's been my pleasure to know him.
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