John Derreck Whitson

Home > Tennessee >

Overview
Publications & Talks
Contact & Map

Derreck Whitson Law Office

Legal Experience: 8 years

Law School: University of Memphis

Jurisdictions: Tennessee, U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee

ADDRESS:
311 East Broadway
P.O. Box 1230
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0160

Contact This AttorneyVisit Lawyer's Website

Fees

Contingent Fees

Free Consultation

Overview

How John Derreck Whitson Works With Animals

I support Noah's Arc Animal Rescue, a no-kill animal rescue center and the Newport Animal Shelter.

About John Derreck Whitson

I represent clients in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate. I focus on my clients' individual needs and clients informed about the status of their case and current legal issues. I zealously advocate for clients to resolve thier legal issues. I am always happy to answer questions and discuss your case. Call me at 423-613-0160.

Practice Areas

Arbitration / Mediation

Broker Fraud

Car Accidents

Civil Rights

Consumer Law

Criminal Law

DUI / DWI

Divorce

Education Law

Elder Law

Employment Law

Estate Planning

Family Law

Injury Law

Insurance Bad Faith

International Law

Juvenile Law

Real Estate Law

Securities Law

Tax Law

Workers' Compensation

Professional Experience

Experience	Years
Attorney, Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson	Current
Attorney, Law Office of Rebecca D. Slone	2004-2006
Law Clerk, Scruggs, Scruggs and Associates	2003-2004
Law Clerk, Rosenblum and Reisman, PLLC	2002-2003

Education

School	Focus	Degree	Year
University of Memphis	Law	J.D. (2005)	2005
Honors: Dean's Award for Distinguished Service
East Tennessee State University	Philosophy and Political Science	B.S.	2002

Fees

Contingent Fees

Free Consultation

Jurisdictions

Location	Years
Tennessee	Since 2005
U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee	Since 2006

Languages

Language	Spoken	Written
English

Professional Activities

Activity	Organization	Start Year	End Year
Board of Directors	Boys and Girls Club of Newport/Cocke County	2008
Mock Trial District Coordinator	Tennessee Bar Association	2007
Board of Directors	Dandridge Community Trust, Corp.	2006	2008
Tennessee Criminal Defense College	Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2006	2006

Awards

Award	Organization	Year
Dean's Award for Distinguished Service	Cecil C. Humpreys School of Law	2005

Professional Affiliations

Position	Years
President, Newport Bar Association	2010-Current
Member, Newport Bar Association	2006-Current
Member, Tennessee State Bar	2005-Current
Member, Jefferson County Bar Association	2005-Current
Member, Tennessee Bar Association	2002-Current

Search Lawyers