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Jim Wright was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jim's father was a lawyer so he grew up working in his Dad's office. He also worked construction, drove trucks and tractors, sold firewood, cut grass and even sold Bibles for a bit to make money to go to school.
He graduated College Summa Cum Laude and attended the University of Tennessee College of Law. He was honored with the Order of the Coif and served on the Tennessee Law Review.
He is admitted to the United Supreme Court Bar as well as all Tennessee State and Federal Courts. Jim is also admitted before the Sixth Circuit and Fourth Circuit Bar as well as the U.S. Court of Claims. His practice is varied covering a broad spectrum of matters.
Mr. Wright has acted as a National Counsel, Regional Counsel and Local Counsel and has tried cases in a number of states. He has tried cases on both sides where millions of dollars have been at issue.
He has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer and has been selected and listed in a listing of Knoxville's best attorneys. He is AV rated and has been selected as one of the 10 best attorney's in Tennessee in client satisfaction. He has also been selected as one of the top 1% of lawyers in America by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
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Acquired: 1981
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Po Box 2649, Knoxville, TN, 37901-2649
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Posted by Jeremiah | November 28, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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
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...
Posted by John Edd Wampler | January 22, 2013
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...
"Mr. Wright is a highly skilled and brilliant lawyer. He has a wealth of knowledge and is a pleasure to work with."
"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."
General practice lawyer
Commercial real estate lawyer
Insurance lawyer
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
1981 - Present
Member, Butler,Vines and Babb
2010 - Present
CLMTennessee Lead State Chair
Member
Former Chair
Co-chair
2012 - 2013
Tennesse Bar AssociationChair Tort and Insurance Practice Section
2011 - 2014
CLMEducation Committee Co-Chair
2003 - 2004
Tennessee Bar Association, Environmental Law SectionExecutive Committee
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1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BS - Bachelor of Science
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