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John R. Colvin is a practicing trial lawyer who uses his legal training and experience to help individuals and families cope with and recover from the hardships brought on by disability, injury, or the loss of a loved one. His practice concentrates primarily in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability
John R. Colvin was born in Calhoun County, Alabama. He attended Auburn University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1991. He then attended Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, receiving his J.D. in 1994. After being admitted to practice in Alabama and Tennessee, he began the general practice of law in Winchester, Tennessee for several years and was a partner in a southern middle Tennessee law firm. In 2001, Mr. Colvin opened his present law office as a solo practitioner in order to concentrate on helping individuals who are injured or have become disabled.
Mr. Colvin is admitted to practice before the Tennessee Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee; United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; Alabama Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
Additionally, Mr. Colvin is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Colvin was named The National Advocates: Top 100 Lawyers for 2014
Personal interests:
I am an avid reader and keep up to date on the latest legal trends and developments. When I am out of the office, I enjoy outdoor activities with my wife and two children.
I am also an avid college football fan.
Law Practice Focus & Philosophy
In the specific areas that I focus my law practice, I have an opportunity to help individuals, who have suffered a tragic loss or have been injured through no fault of their own, navigate the often confusing legal system in order to help my clients recoup some financial independence and quality of life. Being a solo practitioner, allows me to work directly with all of my clients. My office has a dedicated legal assistant who has specific knowledge and experience in assisting our clients with competence, sensitivity and dignity.
My goal is to aggressively pursue a positive outcome for my clients. Being accessible to all my clients allows me to give every client the personal attention their case deserves.
Example cases:
PERSONAL INJURY:
• High school student, avid sportsman, and hunter suffered serious skull, eye, and facial trauma when his rifle improperly fired as the result of a defectively manufactured firearm. Confidential settlement.
• Decorated World War II Veteran failed to receive proper medical treatment from his VA medical care providers. Served as co-counsel in the trial of case wherein United States Federal District Court specifically found that the United States Veterans Administration was negligent and failed to care for its own veteran according to its own motto "to care for him who shall have borne the battle." Ducker v. U.S.A., USDC Case 1:99-cv-082 Eastern District of Tennessee
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
• Construction worker suffered fall from roof that resulted in paraplegia. Lifetime medical benefits obtained by court order included attendant in-home nursing care to be provided by spouse and compensated by insurance carrier. Court order obtained also provided funding for the construction of handicapped modified and accessible home for injured worker.
DISABILITY:
• An individual became disabled from a progressive and debilitating illness that resulted in loss of job and health insurance. The individual was later cut from the state Medicaid rolls as a victim of one of the largest reductions in Medicaid benefits ever by a state government. My office became involved and successfully assisted the client in obtaining disability benefits that allowed the individual to regain access to healthcare and treatment for a serious life altering illness.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English
John R. Colvin, Attorney at Law
205 South High Street
Winchester, TN, 37398-0309
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 1995 | 04/28/2022 |
TN | Active | 1995 | 06/29/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 2 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2016 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2014 |
Alumnus of the year | Alexandria Schools | 2002 |
Member of Who's Who in America | National Registry of Who's Who | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | John R, Colvin Attorney at Law | 2001 - 2015 |
Partner | Swafford, Peters, Priest & Colvin | 1998 - 2001 |
Attorney | Law offices of Floyd Davis | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Member | 2003 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1999 - Present |
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Franklin County Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Alabama State Bar | Member | 1995 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Health Works Collective | The Good, The Bad and The Frustrating: Social Security Benefits in the Digital World | 2016 |
On Top List | Identity Theft Could Jeopardize SSDI Payments | 2016 |
The Trial Lawyer Magazine | Everything known and unknown, The “Rumsfeld Doctrine” and the Social Security Administration’s final rules on the submission of evidence in disability claims | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Auburn University , Auburn AL | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Powell v. Blalock Plumbing & Electric, 78 S.W. 3d 893 (Tenn. 2002) | Trial Court's judgment affirmed |
Bonner v. Henson, 693 So.2d 484 (Ala. Civ. App. 1997) | Alabama Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s dismissal. |
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Joseph Ford, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known John Colvin since he began the practice of law. I have had cases both with him and against him. He is a lawyer's lawyer and represents the highest qualities known in the profession. He is very knowledgeable of the law and his ethical standards are impeccable. Anyone needing an attorney for a personal injury, workers compensation, or social security matter, cannot go wrong by selecting John Colvin.
David Nomberg, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John and I worked together on workers' compensation and personal injury cases. John is a knowledgeable and skilled advocate. He cares for his clients. He can be trusted to handle personal injury, workers' compensation and social security disability claims as well as any lawyer. He is a fierce advocate for his clients. I highly recommend John.
Andrew Sieja, Personal injury Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I absolutely endorse John. He is superb attorney and a professional that treats his clients with respect and attentiveness. I regularly refer clients to John as I know they will be in great hands!!
Abbott Martinson, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 23, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse John Colvin. Our law firm worked with him on several legal matters in Tennessee. He is a very respected and competent lawyer. John works hard to do the best job for his clients, and i would highly recommend him.
Douglas Aaron, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. John is not only an outstanding attorney, he is also a top notch individual. John has a splendid reputation in southern middle Tennessee as one of the "go to guys" for personal injury, social security and worker's compensation cases. John is highly respected by members of the local bar and judges in both the state and federal systems. I whole-heartedly endorse attorney John Colvin.
Ryan Barry, Unknown Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John and I have worked together on a number of cases. In all instances, he has served as a dedicated advocate for his clients and has always shown a sincere concern for thier underlying needs. John has also been a valuable resource to me when I find myself in need of advice pertaining to social security, bankruptcy, and related practice areas. Such areas of the law seem to change constantly, and John always stays current on the most recent issues affecting his clients. Anyone in need of John's services will be well pleased with the effort and care that they will receive should they retain his services.
Douglas Martinson, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with John and known him for several years. He does a great job on the cases we have worked on with him and will do a good job for you.
Ralph Massey, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I gladly endorse John. He has been invaluable in helping me with several worker's compensation cases that he has done a marvelous job in handling.
Benjamin Baker, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeremiah Hodges, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have personally worked with John and he has my utmost respect. He is a lawyer that cares about his clients and he is sharp as a tack. I have no hesitation in recommending this lawyer.
Joe King, Car accident Attorney on May 31, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. John is a first class lawyer. He really cares about his clients, and consistently goes the extra mile. His staff is always on the ball as well.
Eric Burch, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have seen John's skill as an attorney for almost twenty years. He is a skilled advocate for his clients. His character and integrity are second to none
Raymond Fraley, Personal injury Attorney on May 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse John Colvin. He is a skilled lawyer who has achieved tremendous results for his clients.
Russell Hedges, Social Security & Disability Attorney on May 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Ford, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known John Colvin since he began the practice of law. I have had cases both with him and against him. He is a lawyer's lawyer and represents the highest qualities known in the profession. He is very knowledgeable of the law and his ethical standards are impeccable. Anyone needing an attorney for a personal injury, workers compensation, or social security matter, cannot go wrong by selecting John Colvin.
David Nomberg, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John and I worked together on workers' compensation and personal injury cases. John is a knowledgeable and skilled advocate. He cares for his clients. He can be trusted to handle personal injury, workers' compensation and social security disability claims as well as any lawyer. He is a fierce advocate for his clients. I highly recommend John.
Morris Lilienthal, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the opportunity to work with and consult with John on various personal injury matters over the last 7 years. John is an intelligent, hard working and well respected attorney. John knows the law and is willing to fight hard to get the compensation his client deserves. I would recommend John to anyone needing a personal injury attorney.