$ 250-350 per hour
About John
Biography
Baltimore native John Sholly has built a successful legal career following his graduation from Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus on International Politics in 1988. During his time in Washington, D.C., he met Leslie Hunley, a Knoxville native, and they have called Knoxville home since 1990.
John began his career as a Federal Investigator, which paved his path to the University of Tennessee College of Law. He obtained his J.D. in 1994 and went on to serve as a Regulatory Analyst for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Around this time, John also launched his own legal practice, establishing himself as a solo practitioner by 1996. He continued his public service as a Knox County Judicial Commissioner from 1996 to 1998.
Devoted to his family, John shares his life with Leslie and their five children: Emily, John, Jr., Richard, William, and Lorelei. He is deeply involved in the community, taking an active role in organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, the Optimist Club, and remains a committed member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
60%
Litigation
20%
Criminal Defense
10%
General Practice
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
Location
John T. Sholly, Attorney and Counselor at Law
(865) 329-7017
Mobile
First Horizon Plaza, Suite 700, 800 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37929
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Posted by Elizabeth | June 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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An Attorney with Integrity
I have known John T. Sholly for more than 30 years. An attorney with integrity and a brilliant understanding of the law, he has a strong commitment to justice for his clients. He has representated me some matters and advised on many others. I highly recommend him for legal services!
Posted by Robert | May 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney to call in an emergency
Mr. Sholly helped me obtain emergency custody of my grandson when his parents were no longer taking care of him. He was fast and effective, and also accommodating of my mobility needs. I strongly recommend hiring him.
Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
Mr. Sholly is an excellent attorney who helped me with my divorce and custody of my children. He was very personable from the beginning, and really cared. He got me what I wanted from court, and I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2014
An Attorney Who Cares
Mr. Sholly isn't like most other attorneys. You can tell he really cares about his clients. I appreciated that I didn't have to go downtown to see him. He meets people at their homes or offices! He has handled several cases for me and other members of my family (criminal, debt collections, small ...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
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Family
He does not care about kids. He doesn't talk to his client and when he does you can tell he doesn't care its all about money. I have been dealing with mr sholly for 6 to 7 years now. I would know.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2007
updated on 09/21/2013This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Censured issued in TN, 2007
updated on 09/21/2013When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2007
updated on 06/13/2024This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Education
1994
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD
1988
Georgetown University
BSFS