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John Derreck Whitson

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About John

I enjoy representing clients with a downhome approach and personal attention.  I have represented clients from many states and gotten successful results.  I like to get to know my clients so that I can fully serve and help deliver what justice demands.

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English

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311 East Broadway
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Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson

311 East Broadway
P.O. Box 1230
Newport, TN, 37822

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Po Box 1230
Newport, TN, 37822-1230

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive200511/15/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Pro Bono Service AwardTennessee Supreme Court2019
Dean's Award for Distinguished ServiceUniversity of Memphis2005
Dean's Award for Pro Bono ServiceUniversity of Memphis2004
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Office of J. Derreck Whitson2006 - Present
AssociateLaw Office of Rebecca D. Slone2005 - 2006
Law ClerkScruggs, Scruggs and Associates2003 - 2004
Law ClerkRosenblum & Reisman2003 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Newport Bar AssociationActive Member2006 - Present
Newport Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationActive Member2005 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationActive Member2002 - Present
Newport Bar AssociationPresident2010 - 2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of LawJuris Doctor2005
East Tennessee State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2002

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Highly recommend

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I contacted Mr. Whitson after someone hit my car , and injured my neck. Mr. Whitson was extremely helpful to me. He helped me with my injury and collateral damage costs. Mr. Whitson is also friendly and easy to speak with. I would highly recommend him.
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Tara Haun

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Mr. Whitson is very knowledgeable in all areas of law. He goes above and beyond to make sure that his clients are taken care of. He is a wonderful person and anyone would be blessed to be represented by him.
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Helpful and Thorough

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Mr Whitson helped me to prepare legal documents after he asked thorough questions about my situation. He was attentive and prompt.
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Professional service

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He worked overtime to get my case overturned. Very caring and concerned attorney who helped me when I got in trouble.
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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$200-$300/hour
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card