William Allen Wooten

William Allen Wooten

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Covington, TN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Corporate & Incorporation ... +3 more

120 Court Square East, Covington, TN

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 25%

William's employment law practice includes representing employees and employers in discrimination, harassment, workers' compensation, wage and hour (overtime) and wrongful termination lawsuits and mediations, preparing employment agreements including covenants not to compete, creating and revising employment handbooks, and representing clients in state and federal courts as well as in front of administrative bodies including the Tennessee Department of Labor and Human Rights Commission.

19 years | 100 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

William has represented plaintiffs and companies in personal injury cases with the following issues: car wrecks/ vehicle accidents, product liability, workplace accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, slip and fall, battery, and dog bites.

19 years | 100 cases

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

William has years of corporate experience and has assisted small businesses, schools, and individuals with many facets of corporate and entrepreneurial law including contract negotiations, incorporation, intellectual property rights (trademarks), sales and marketing agreements, licensing agreements, sponsorship agreements, and preparing business plans.

19 years | 100 cases

20%
Administrative Law 10%

William has successfully represented municipalities, teacher and medical provider licensing issues, assisted clients with their Social Security Disability applications, and performed numerous collections for small businesses and individuals.

19 years | 35 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

William has represented clients in various criminal defense matters including theft, poaching, DUI, assault, juvenile defense, sexual assault, and traffic violations.

19 years | 8 cases

10%
Workers Compensation 10%

Mr. Wooten has represented employees that have suffered severe injuries on the job throughout the workers’ compensation process including filing litigation to maximize the employee’s rights and benefits. Additionally, he has provided defense services and tactics for employers facing workers’ compensation claims or issues.

19 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 18 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Evans Petree, PC

120 Court Square East, Covington, TN, 38019-2525

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Posted by Kyle | August 23, 2016 | Car Accidents

Fantastic Attorney

William handled a small car wreck case for me recently. He was very responsive to all communication that I requested as well as getting me a great settlement for my case. If you are ever in need of an attorney in the Midsouth area then I would highly suggest William Wooten. Thanks again for everythin...g!

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"William was reasonable to work with, but aggressively represented his client. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a potential client to him for representation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Graduate, Tennessee Bar Association

2017

Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys in State of Tennessee, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

TOTAL Leadership Participation, South Tipton County Chamber

Work Experience

2011 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Law Office of J. Houston Gordon

2008 - 2011

Associate, Jackson, Shields, Yeiser, and Holt

Associations

Memphis Bar Association

Memphis Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

Board Member

Tennessee Bar Association

Missouri State Bar Association

Rotary Club

Education

2007

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Washington University in St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Sports and Entertainment Law Society Speaking Engagement Legal Opportunities in Sports and Entertainment Law

2017

Mastering the Deposition: Critical Skills and More- 2017 Defending and Deposing Doctors: Thoughts from both sides of the “v.”

2016

Rotary Club Meeting

Trademarker to the Stars- Trademark Stories of the Rich and Famous

2011

Tipton County Bar CLE Judgment and Debt Collection Tactics

2008

Labor and Employment Law Seminar

HR Issues in Troubled Times (Employment Proceedings Law); Co-Presented with Ted Yeiser, Jr.

Languages

English

Spanish

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