Top Litigation Lawyers in ZIP 37902 | 22 available

Paul Whitt, an associate in the firm’s Knoxville office, practices in the areas of construction law and litigation, including professional liability defense of design professionals, such as engineers, architects and surveyors, as well as professional liability representation of accountants and lawyers. Mr. Whitt also has significant experience representing insurance carriers in first party actions brought by insureds related to coverage matters, claims of bad faith, insurance fraud and other extra-contractual matters, as well as experience in general civil litigation. Mr. Whitt is admitted to practice before all Tennessee state courts, and the United States District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee.

Mr. McCarty provides a wide range of legal services to small/large employers, educational institutions and other professional clients.

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I practice in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, trusts, conservatorships, business law, real estate, employment law and civil litigation.  My priority is my clients – to give them strong advice and timely, effective and efficient legal representation.  If litigation becomes necessary, I will zealously advocate their interests in the state and federal courts of Tennessee.. I am a native and lifelong resident of Knoxville and East Tennessee, except for time spent in college and serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1993-97. While in the Navy, I was privileged to serve aboard the U.S.S. Eisenhower as a squadron intelligence officer.. Outside of the office, I am a husband and father of three, and I enjoy reading (especially history and politics) and camping and hiking with my sons.  I help lead a troop in Trail Life USA, a Christian youth adventure program for boys.  I also participate regularly in the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Veterans Business Association.. Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP is a modern law firm located in Knoxville, Tennessee with a tradition of excellence. Our experienced lawyers provide individuals and businesses with seamless legal representation across a diverse offering of practice areas.

Federico is a Deputy Law Director in Knox County whose practice primarily focuses on Governmental Tort Liability and Civil Rights defense. Federico is a Knoxville native and a graduate of Penn State University where he received a B.A. in Political Science. He earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee. He is also fluent in Spanish.. Outside of the legal profession, Federico enjoys travel and reading history. He and his wife, Kristi, are also avid hikers who enjoy hiking the Great Smoky Mountains.

BRITON S. COLLINS is a litigator who provides strategic counsel to individuals, businesses, and local governmental entities looking to resolve their most challenging problems.. Much of Briton’s practice is devoted to construction and real estate litigation, representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, suppliers, and design professionals in lawsuits and arbitrations involving defect, delay, and scope of work claims, and claims involving nonpayment and the assertion of liens.  Borrowing from his experience litigating these disputes, Briton helps his construction industry clients manage their risk by drafting and negotiating effective contracts.  Briton is an active member of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel and the Tennessee Bar Association’s Construction Law Section, currently serving on the latter’s executive council.  In 2018, Briton was chosen by CityView magazine as a “Top Attorney” in construction law.. In addition to construction and real estate litigation, Briton maintains a general civil litigation practice in which he handles all manner of civil cases.  He has represented clients in cases ranging from simple breach of contract claims to complex multi-million dollar personal injury claims.  In 2017, Briton was selected by Super Lawyers magazine as a Mid-South “Rising Star,” recognizing him as one of Knoxville’s top-rated civil litigators.. Briton also devotes a portion of his practice to representing local governmental entities in a general counsel role.  His work in this area involves advising his clients on a range of matters, such as procurement and compliance with Tennessee’s Sunshine laws, as well as prosecuting and defending cases on their behalf as part of his litigation practice.  Briton serves as general counsel to one of the region’s largest public utilities.. Outside of his law practice, Briton serves as chairman of the Tennessee Board of Court Reporting and serves on the board of directors of The Arc Knox County, which is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities.  Briton is also an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee’s College of Law, teaching pretrial litigation.