About Shelly

Practice Areas

Family Law includes: laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping.

30%

Criminal Defense 20%

From capital case needs to less serious charges, defending clients against state actions include, but are not limited to, violent crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes, Federal crimes, driving offenses, DUI / DWI, and Expungement issues.

20%

Government 20%

Ranging from administration, contract, and employment law, to code enforcement, budgeting and expenditures, litigation, pension plan management, and environmental issues, we are uniquely positioned to guide you through very complex issues.

20%

Antitrust and Trade Law 10%

Through Cityview Magazine, chosen by area attorneys for six straight years as a Top Attorney in Antitrust Law where we have both defended and pursued antitrust claims on behalf of our clients.

10%

Employment and Labor 10%

Employment & Labor Law focuses on the many laws concerning the relationship between employers and employees; whether as an employee you feel you have been wronged by your employer or, as an employer you need to deal with employee-related issues.

10%

Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

Broadly, this covers General Litigation, Class Actions and Appeals.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 27 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of Shelly Louise H. Wilson

900 S Gay St Ste 800, Riverview Tower, Knoxville, TN, 37902-1800

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Shelly Louise H. Wilson's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business

Posted by Rhea | July 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Extremely Pleased

I have had a working relationship with Shelly for over 2 years. During that time I couldn't be more pleased. Her advice and counsel have been invaluable in the success of my business and in our relationship. Her proactive approach has helped me to avoid costly mistakes and kept my company moving f...orward. Always up to date, she has never let me down or failed to get the job done. She is, truly, one-of-a-kind!

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Experience

Rating: 9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Knoxville Bar Association President's Award, Knoxville Bar Association

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Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Owings Wilson & Coleman

1999 - 2019

Partner, Owings Wilson & Coleman

1987 - 1998

Assistant Public Defender, State Of Florida

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Associations

2018 - Present

American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Legal Education

Co-chair

2009 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association’s Committee on Continuing Legal Education, Ethics Bowl CLE Program Planning Team

Chair

Tennessee Bar Association Local Government Section

Former Chair

Tennessee Bar Association’s Board of Governors

Tennessee Bar Association’s House of Delegates

Former Speaker of the House

Knoxville Bar Association’s Board of Governors.

Past Member

American Bar Association and Antitrust Division

Member

Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Association

Member

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

Blount County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

East Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women

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Education

1987

Stetson University - College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Florida Southern College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

English

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