Donald Kelly Vowell

Donald Kelly Vowell

also known as The Vowell Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 48 years

Litigation Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Appeals

6718 Albunda Dr, Knoxville, TN

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

Donald K. Vowell has handled more than 40 appeals in the Tennessee and Federal Court systems, with a record of 28 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws since 1988.

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Litigation 50%

Whether you are an attorney or a litigant seeking appellate counsel, Mr. Vowell would be glad to discuss your case with you.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 48 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1978

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The Vowell Law Firm

6718 Albunda Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37919-4803

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Donald Kelly Vowell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Priya | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hurray, Mr. Vowel win my case and protected me from any future case also

I had a very complicated case where some one got a judgement for an unimaginable amount for a personal guarantee case and Mr. Vowell helped me not only dismiss the judgement but also protected me from the plaintiff not going to any court anywhere in the US.

Posted by Larry | April 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Attorney, My Friend

Around thirty years ago I had the privilege of hiring Don Vowell as our attorney involving a case with the company that I owed with my brother. We immediately liked Mr. Vowell, and we both decided that we wanted him as our go to attorney. Over the next twenty years of business, we had more than our... share of opportunities to use Mr Vowell's services. He was always there for us. Always supportive, knowledgeable, and capable of guiding us to make some very tough decisions. Not only did Don Vowell earn our respect and confidence, he would, also, earn the respect of opposing Attorneys. They discovered that Mr Vowell had extensive knowledge of the law, and he was extremely capable in communicating this knowledge both written and verbally. I could write a book about our experiences with Don Vowell, but let me just say this: there is no better feeling when you are experiencing the fear of the unknown than to be able to call on your Champion (knowing that you have the very best). With all that said the most important thing I can say is that I am proud to call Don my friend

Posted by Vance | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A dogged litigator

Don was our attorney in a complicated and long-running suit, and I have never seen anything quite like it. He was a bulldog, and long after I thought we were lost he kept at it, through two appeals, and actually won the case. I had not really thought the suit was winnable, but I do not know if Don ...ever gave winning any thought. I believe he was entirely driven by what he thought was right. He believed in the case and, believing in it, he was relentless.

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Donald Kelly Vowell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Cain

Appeals lawyer | Apr 05

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"Don is the consummate advocate-- passionate, skilled, dedicated, smart, and honest. I would recommend him without hesitation and am proud to call him a friend and colleague. He is a credit to the profession."

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Richard Duncan

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Attorney, The Vowell Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1978 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1978 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ammons v. Longworth, 2019 WL 6034939 (Tenn. App. 2019)

The Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed the trial court in a decision in favor of the plaintiff, represented by Mr. Vowell

Williams v. SWS D/B/A Securewatch, 2019 WL 4740106 (Tenn. 2019)

The trial court was reversed in this win by the plaintiff, represented by Mr. Vowell

Copeland v. Healthsouth/Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, 565 S.W.3d 260 (Tenn. 2018)

Trial court and court of appeals were reversed in a win by the plaintiff represented by Mr. Vowell

Sherwood v. Tennessee Valley Authority, 842 F.3d 400 (6th Cir. 2016)

The district court was reversed in this decision in favor of the plaintiffs, represented by Mr. Vowell

Currence v. Harrogate Energy, LLC, 2015 WL 2257229 (Tenn. App. 2015)

The court of appeals affirmed the trial court in a decision for the plaintiff, represented by Mr. Vowell

Sherwood v. Tennessee Valley Authority, 590 Fed.Appx. 451 (6th Cir. 2014)

The 6th Circuit reversed the district court in this win by the plaintiffs, represented by Mr. Vowell

Smith v. Sprint Communications Co., L.P., et al, 387 F.3d 612 (7th Cir. 2004)

The 7th Circuit reversed the trial court in a win by the representative plaintiffs, represented by Mr. Vowell.

Buhl v. U.S. Sprint Communications Co., 840 S.W.2d 904 (Tenn. 1997)

The trial court was reversed in a win by the representative plaintiffs represented by Mr. Vowell

Sherwood v. TVA

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Education

1978

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Tennessee, Martin

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Nightmare at Volunteer Apartments

Landlord/Tenant law

Publications

2020

The Warrior How to Win a Case by Going to the Mouse's Ear

2020

Tennessee Bar Journal - Volume 56, No. 8 Lessons from the Tennessee Supreme Court from Past Epidemics

2018

Environmental Health, A Section of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Radon in Schools: A Brief Review of State Laws and Regulations in the United States

Languages

English

Spanish

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