William Gerald Tidwell Jr.

William Gerald Tidwell Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 43 years

Probate Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Probate, Civil Rights, Construction & Development ... +4 more

1810 McCallie, Chattanooga, TN

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 20%

32 years | 200 cases

20%
Probate 20%

43 years | 500 cases

20%
Construction and Development 15%

32 years | 250 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 15%

43 years | 2,000 cases

15%
Personal Injury 15%

43 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Divorce and Separation 10%

43 years | 300 cases

10%
Estate Planning 5%

43 years | 500 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 5 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2020

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 43 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tidwell and Associates, PC

1810 McCallie, Chattanooga, TN, 37404

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William Gerald Tidwell Jr.'s Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Wes | December 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Goes Above and Beyond.

Mr. Tidwell has represented me on various legal matters for the last 25 years. He has always been professional, available when I need to talk to him and has been very clear and explained things in the legal system I did not understand so I could understand why something had to be done a specific way.... I would recommend Mr. Tidwells services to anyone who needs a competent and understanding lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What you want / expect from an attorney

Mr. Tidwell has represented me more than once unfortunately. Unfortunate that I needed an attorney. Mr. Tidwell has always been prompt in returning any calls wether it be personally or a staff member that’s familiar with my case(s). He keeps me updated on any and all movement / decisions related to ...my case(s) via email and those coorespondences are very thorough and concise, too the point. He makes you feel comfortable in the process while making no false promises about the outcome , he clearly lays out the hurdles and advantages you may have in your case. I would recommend Mr. Tidwell to any close friends / relatives that may have an unfortunate need for representation.

Posted by Susan | December 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Ms

I learned early in life that should I ever need a doctor, an attorney, a real estate agent…ALWAYS hire the best. Jerry Tidwell is in that best category of attorneys in the Chattanooga area. His knowledge of the law, listening, critical thinking, and, ultimately, providing counsel to clients is exa...ctly what he provides. And, his reputation in the Chattanooga community is well known and extremely respected. I highly recommend Jerry Tidwell.

Posted by Karl | December 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr

Mr. Tidwell and his entire staff welcomed my case with enthusiasm and worked through it with precision and dedication. He supported me in a way that made me feel like much more than a client. He was honest and thoughtful with every interaction from the initial consultation through the resolution of t...he case in 2017 and currently. He represented himself and organization with class and professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pedestrian accident

I was struck by a pickup truck in a pedestrian walkway. I hired Mr. Tidwell to take my liability case. He has been professional, and has kept me informed every step of the way. He is in the process of working on a settlement at this time.

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William Gerald Tidwell Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Phillip Noblett

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jerry is a great litigator and willing to spend as much time as needed to properly and zealously defend his clients. I have worked with him and against him in litigation matters and have always been impressed with his work ethics and his personal responsibility."

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Samuel Robinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jerry is a dedicated and thorough attorney who works hard for his clients. He has extensive experience in many areas of the law, one of which is family law. I endorse him fully."

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Stevie Phillips

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You can’t go wrong with Jerry Tidwell!"

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Todd Davis

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W. Izell

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2018

Top 1% of America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry

2017

Best Law Firms, US News and World Report

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Tidwell and Associates, PC

2013 - 2018

Managing Partner, Tidwell and Izell

2011 - 2013

Partner, James, Goins, Carpenter, and Tidwell

1992 - 2011

Owner, W. Gerald Tidwell, P.C.

1991 - 1992

Partner, Orwein and Tidwell, P.C.

1987 - 1991

Managing Partner, Tidwell and Tidwell, P.C.

1982 - 1987

Attorney, Ortwein and Associates, P.C.

Associations

1982 - Present

Chattanooga Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Defense of Sub-Contractor in Construction Suit

Case against my client dismissed

Defense of Sheriff and Sheriff's Department for Civil Rights Violation

Case against my client dismissed

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Education

1982

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

Chattanooga Bar Association

Application of the Rules of Evidence in Federal Court

2003

Chattanooga Bar Association

Tennessee Public Records Act

Publications

2016

LexisNexis publication Brown v. Mercer-Defriese, No. E2015-00755-COA-R3-CV, 2016 Tenn. App. LEXIS 30 (Ct. App. Jan. 25, 2016)

2007

SouthWest Reporter Harrison v. Avalon Props., 246 S.W.3d 587 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2007)

1992

LexisNexis publication State v. Bacon, C.C.A. NO. 1164, 1992 Tenn. Crim. App. LEXIS 642 (Crim. App. Aug. 4, 1992)

Languages

English

Activity

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