John David Haines

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John David Haines

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more

109 S. Northshore Dr Ste-401, Knoxville, TN

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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Appeals 15%

15%
Estate Planning 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 8 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Haines Firm

109 S. Northshore Dr Ste-401, Knoxville, TN, 37919

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John David Haines's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Legal experts that put your mind at ease.

I chose John Haines to prepare a very important document and also for his legal advice. I chose him because during my researching, I found him to have an excellent reputation and ratings. He and his firm lived up to my expectations. Mr. Haines is extremely knowledgeable and he definitely protects t...he best interests of his clients. I felt safe and well represented by this firm. My mind was totally relieved and at ease while John took care of my legal issues. Mitch was also very kind and professional each time I called. And Mr. Haines is very detailed. He truly cares about the best interests of his clients. He's very honest and informative. This is one incredible team! I'm very grateful for their legal services and highly recommend them. A huge thank you to Mr. John Haines and his staff.

Posted by Lisa | October 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best!

Your search is over. Stop reading attorney reviews now and call John. I promise, you won't be sorry. My divorce experience was a long, painful nightmare using two different attorneys. While I recognized the need for extra time due to the pandemic and court closures, my first attorney failed to res...pond to any type of communication. Phone calls were useless and it took me 5 email attempts to get even one response. My second attorney was more responsive to my communication, however, slow to make any moves. We ended up in court in front of a judge which was a stressful and unnecessary ending to an already irritating process. I swear my divorce could've been completed in 30 days had I have had a supportive team behind me. Fast forward to the need to relocate out of state (like across the country out of state) with my two children and I knew I needed to find better representation. Someone who was truly prepared to fight for me as I knew it wouldn't be easy. John was recommended to me in the middle of my divorce by several people, but at that point it was too late in the case. I knew that he would be the person to turn to when it came time for this next fight because of the successful outcomes of the recommending parties. John did not disappoint. His responses were prompt and full of useful information. He kept me informed of the process, deadlines and delays. He had a plan mapped out for me right away and made sure I understood what I needed to do in order to move the process along. He was familiar with the laws, gave me his expert opinion on what to do legally once I had moved out of state and helped me through a surprisingly quick and painless mediation process. I'm writing this after my cross country move that went off without a hitch truly thanks to John's expertise, professionalism and solid work ethic. I would recommend him 1,000,000 times over to anyone who is looking for an attorney. I honestly don't think you can find anyone better.

Posted by Cassandra | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best attorney ever!!

John Haines is very professional he handled my child custody case very well, he definitely knew what he was doing when it came to court. I would highly recommend John Haines to anyone looking for a attorney.

Posted by Brian | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Divorce and Criminal Case

I am extremely pleased with John's representation. He was very knowledgeable and professional. If I need a lawyer in the future I will definitely consider John.

Posted by Mark | July 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Great Attorney!

John was instrumental in ensuring our case was successful. He quickly organized pages and pages of evidence that I submitted to him into a clear and concise case. John is very knowledgeable of the appeal process. In court, he proved he thoroughly understands the legal system, how the laws are writ...ten and implemented, and that he is quick on his feet when surprises are introduced. I highly recommend John and he will be the first person I look for if another legal issue arises.

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John David Haines's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Christmas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Haines is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. His knowledge of the law is more than impressive. Professional, brilliant, and has amazing courtroom presence. I highly recommend Mr. Haines to anyone needing an attorney. He gets the job done."

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Paul Tennison

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I connected with John on Avvo. I have read many of the thoughtful answers he has posted here. I spoke with him about some potential legal matters in his area and ended up referring clients to him. John has excellent communication skills and legal knowledge, I endorse him."

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Jordan Newport

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve had the opportunity to know and work with John for a few years and I endorse him to any person in need of an attorney. John is a brilliant legal mind that will find a way to effectively solve your problem, regardless of the complexity."

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James Carter

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent Attorney who has a passion for his clients and is great to work with. I 100% endorse John."

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Seth Oakes

General practice lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney with an incredible work ethic. He knows the law and is exceptional at applying his knowledge to the case at hand. I would recommend him to any client seeking competent counsel."

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Jesse Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John and I are colleagues, and I have witnessed firsthand the tenacity, creativity, and skill he brings to the table. Never intimidated, John is willing to go toe-to-toe with anyone, yet he approaches each issue rationally and strategically. I have mediated cases for John which has given me a behind-the-scenes look at the compassionate yet candid way he interacts with his clients. I would trust John to represent me in any legal issue."

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Camellia Saunders

Family lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great example of professional courtesy mixed with a commitment to representing his clients' interest."

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David Bledsoe

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve had the opportunity to know and work alongside Mr. Haines for some years and I confidently endorse him to any person in need of legal representation. He is an excellent advocate with an unparalleled knowledge of the law."

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Luke Durham

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Noel

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is an intelligent, thorough, and trustworthy attorney. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a divorce attorney."

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Robert Dziewulski

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Haines is my first call when I have questions about criminal procedure or criminal law. His expertise, however, is not limited to criminal matters. I would recommend Mr. Haines to potential plaintiffs in any matter. He is a diligent and fervent advocate"

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Jedidiah McKeehan

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"John is a fantastic lawyer. He is knowledgeable about many areas of the law. He always provides great advice and representation for clients."

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Donald Christmas

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Paul Tennison

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Laura Metcalf

Mediation lawyer

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Jordan Newport

Family lawyer

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Courtney Walker

Business lawyer

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Benjamin Barnett

Family lawyer

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Sarah Easter

Family lawyer

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Seth Oakes

Business lawyer

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James Carter

Family lawyer

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Camellia Saunders

Child custody lawyer

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David Bledsoe

Business lawyer

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Jesse Nelson

Family lawyer

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Luke Durham

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Noel

Family lawyer

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Robert Dziewulski

Business lawyer

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Kayla Swiney

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

2021 Mid-South Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Associate, Tarpy, Cox, Fleishman & Leveille, PLLC

2008 - 2013

Petty Officer Second Class, United States Navy

Associations

2018 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2018

Lincoln Memorial University – Duncan School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

LMU DSOL Guest Lecturer

East Tennessee Criminal Trial Practice

2019

LMU DSOL Criminal Law Day 2019

Criminal Law

Languages

English

French

Activity

Top Contributor

John earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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