John Cleveland Whitfield
About John
Biography
For 33 years, John has been one of Kentucky’s premier trial attorneys. He has represented numerous injured parties in the Paducah, Ohio Valley and Western Kentucky areas. He has concentrated primarily on complex civil litigation cases, and over his career has brought to settlement or judgment over 30 cases in excess of a million dollars each. John is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has represented individuals in all walks of life against negligent workplace practices, reckless physicians, predatory businesses, and inattentive automobile drivers among many others.
John graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky with his undergraduate degree before attending law school at the university. Throughout his career, John has represented scores of patients who have been the victims of medical negligence, obtaining verdicts and settlements in both state and federal courts. He has handled cases for landowners victim to fraudulent mine royalty practices, for homeowners whose homes and business contained defective concrete, and for Kentucky residents who were overcharged for premium insurance taxes.
John is a frequent lecturer of litigation subjects with the Kentucky Justice Association and American Association for Justice, and has been recognized as a Kentucky Super Lawyer multiple times. He is AV rated by the Martindale-Hubbell rating service.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-40%
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Licensed in Tennessee for 11 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 12 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kentucky for 42 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois
State: Illinois
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Cleveland Whitfield
518 Monroe Street, Nashville, TN, 37208
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best Personal Injury Lawyers, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
Contributing Editor of Trial Practice Magazine The Advocate
Contributing Editor of Trial Practice section for The Advocate
Trial Commissioner
Board Member
2000 - 2001
Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber of CommerceChairman
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English