John Jay Clark

John Jay Clark

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

501 Union Street, Suite 307, Nashville, TN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

I have handled criminal cases across the sprectrum from murder cases to DUI. I am well versed in Criminal Law in Tennesse and welcome the opportunity to speak with you about any of your criminal law questions.

22 years

45%
Personal Injury 45%

I have handled countless personal injury cases as a Defense attorney and also as a Plaintiff's attorney. I have taken numerous cases to a full jury trial while obtaining settlements on many others.

22 years

45%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Divorce and seperation matters are difficult however the guidance of a skilled attorney will benefit you through the process. I have handled Divorce, custody and seperation matters across Tennessee and welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your case.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2005

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Aubrey Givens & Associates

501 Union Street, Suite 307, Nashville, TN, 37219

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John Jay Clark's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sara | October 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

NO NEED TO LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE! ***READ MY REVIEW***

John was aggressive in getting my desired results, and he did! He spent quite a bit of time with me; he really guided the conversation to make sure he was getting all the details out of me, he gave me instructions of what to do and what not to do to ensure I didn't compromise my case. What really hel...ped me is he did a cross examination before court to help give me an idea what I was up against. I don't know if you have been cross examined but it is intense!! The only way to prepare for it is to go thru it! He is tough, but in the court world that is the ONLY thing that drives results! If you are looking for a dedicated, committed, and knowledgeable attorney then you don't need to look anywhere else! I thank John for not only getting my case thrown out but making the plaintiff look like an idiot! Thank you John!

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2012 | Child Custody

Very DISAPPOINTED

John Clark is not very good with communicating with his clients. I have never had so much stress from someone I had hired or paid to do something. He is not very trustworthy and does not pay attention to detail. Mr. Clark had to redo my parenting plan repeatedly due to errors. I would never send anyo...ne to Mr. Clark.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Disbarment issued in TN, 2016

updated on 02/20/2017

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in TN, 2016

updated on 02/20/2017

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in TN, 2015

updated on 02/20/2017

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in TN, 2014

updated on 02/20/2017

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Censured issued in TN, 2011

updated on 09/21/2013

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2008

Star of the Quarter for Organization of Wills for Heros Program, Tennessee Bar Association

2005

Coopers Inn, Nashville School of Law

1993

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC

2003 - 2009

Attorney, Hardin, Parkes, Kelley & Carter, PLLC

1999 - 2003

Head Bill Clerk, Tennessee General Assembly

Associations

2012 - Present

Federal Eastern District of Tennessee

Member

2005 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

2005 - Present

Federal Middle District of Tennessee

Member

2008 - 2009

Maury County Young Lawyers Division

President

2005 - 2012

Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

2003 - 2005

Nashville School of Law Honor Society

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Dickson County Municipal Court Appeal successful

Overturned-Probation Reinstated

Alleged Sex Offender Charges Dismissed

Dismissed

DUI Davidson County

Case was dismissed No Costs to Defendant

Davidson County DUI

Case Dismissed

Child Custody Case

Father's Parenting Time Suspended

workers compensation claim initially denied ultimatly resolved for employee

settled

Workers Compensation

58,000.00 settlement

Breach of Contract

Settled for $15,000.00

DUI Davidson County

Reduced to Wreckless Driving

Aggravated Assault Case, Davidson County, TN

Case Dismissed

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Education

2005

NASHVILLE

Juris Doctorate

1999

University of Tennessee-Martin

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Nashville City Paper Changes in the Made Whole Doctrine

Languages

English

Activity

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