James Charles Wright

James Charles Wright

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 45 years

Trucking accident Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Trucking Accident, Brain Injury, Personal Injury ... +4 more

Po Box 2649, Knoxville, TN

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 20%

Mr. Wright has handled numerous Traumatic Brain Injury Claims (TBI) for over 30 years.

38 years

20%
Trucking Accident 20%

Mr. Wright has handled trucking and transportation claims for over 30 years. He works rapid response- being able to be on the scene shortly after an accident occurs in order to preserve and obtain facts.

43 years

20%
Environmental and Natural Resources 15%

Mr. Wright is a founding member and past chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Environmental Law Section. He has practiced in this area since 1983.

43 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

Handled numerous personal injury cases over 30 plus years.

43 years

15%
Business 10%

10 years

10%
Construction and Development 10%

Mr. Wright, before becoming a lawyer worked in construction, later becoming the president of a construction company with a bond in excess of 1 million dollars performing residential and commercial construction. He has handled numerous construction and development matters.

43 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

Mr. Wright has tried products cases in several states. He has acted as a regional and national counsel. Cases have included defective product design as well as claims of defect; drug and medical device and food product claims.

43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 45 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1981

Active

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Location

Butler, Vines and Babb

Po Box 2649, Knoxville, TN, 37901-2649

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James Charles Wright's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeremiah | November 28, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

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

Bad window installation

James Wright seemed the most knowledgeable and helpful out of the 8 different attorneys I spoke with. I only called Mr Wright for advice but he even negotiated down a judgement against me over the phone at No Charge!! I would recommend him to anyone needing legal advice. His phone staff were also ki...nd and professional.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Lien question answered

I had a question about a contractor placing a lien on a residential home. Answered within a couple days and straight to the point. Thank you very much.

Posted by Ted Wampler, Jr. | February 10, 2013

President, Wampler's Farm Sausage Company

James Wright handles everything legal for us. We have him review all of our agreements and contracts. He handles our employee policies, credit applications, purchase orders, etc. That has turned into things like winning in court and actually collecting bad debts. Jimmy handles our workers comp to... product liability. He recently won a case, including legal fees, for a lien placed against us because of the actions of a contractor that did not do the right thing. Jimmy is not only a powerful attorney; he is an honest and wonderful person. He always conducts himself in an ethical and professional manner. Jimmy also handles all of my family’s other business and personal legal issues. I would highly recommend him as the best of the best.

Posted by John Edd Wampler | January 22, 2013

President, Family Brands International, LLC

Jimmy Wright is a knowledgeable professional in every aspect of handling a case and keeping us informed of its status and our options, along with common sense recommendations to achieve amicable resolutions in a timely fashion. We have been satisfied using his services on a regular basis for several... years.

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James Charles Wright's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jarrod Casteel

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Wright is a highly skilled and brilliant lawyer. He has a wealth of knowledge and is a pleasure to work with."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Roger White

Litigation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Other

"Jimmy and I have worked together for several years on a state bar association section leadership council. In that capacity, we have had to review pending and passed legislation. Jimmy's masterly of the process and of the instance of these bills is unparalleled."

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Sarah-Katherine Wright

General practice lawyer

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Jarrod Casteel

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Roger White

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

Knoxville's Best, City View Magazine

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Mid-South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Member, Butler,Vines and Babb

Associations

2010 - Present

CLM

Tennessee Lead State Chair

Tennessee Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Member

Tennessee Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Former Chair

Knoxville Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Co-chair

2012 - 2013

Tennesse Bar Association

Chair Tort and Insurance Practice Section

2011 - 2014

CLM

Education Committee Co-Chair

2003 - 2004

Tennessee Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Anthony v. Felknor & Cunningham

Appeal decision in favor of client

Campbell County v. Brownlee Kesterson

Favorable outcome for client on apeal

Cinncinnati Ins. v. Fred S. Post

Favorable outcome on appeal for client

Davis v. Indian Mountain Clinic

favorable outcome for client on appeal

Deaton v. Sensaboy

Favorable outcome on appeal for client

Joe Chadwell v. Knox County

Favorable outcome on appeal for client.

KMC v. Irving Trust Company

Favorable outcome for client on appeal

Lockett v. Blalock Construction

Favorable outcome for client on appeal

Ward v. Bush Construction

Favorable outcome on appeal for client.

Wilson v. McCann Steel Corp.

Favorable outcome for client on appeal

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Education

1980

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Middle Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

The Show of the South

Ethics Update

Publications

N/A

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Languages

English

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