Mr. James Charles Wright
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
Mr. Wright was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He attended Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., summa cum laude, 1977); the University of Tennessee (J.D., 1980). He was honored with the Order of the Coif and served on the Tennessee Law Review. Mr. Wright's father was a lawyer so he grew up working in his Dad's office. He is admitted to the United Supreme Court Bar as well as all Tennessee State and Federal Courts. He is also admitted before the Sixth Circuit and Fourth Circuit Bar as well as the U.S. Court of Claims. His practice is varied covering a broad spectrum of matters. Author credits include: Tennessee Current Legal Summaries. Co-Author: Avoiding Environmental Liability in Tennessee; Hazardous Waste in Tennessee. Mr. Wright was the Distinguished Alumni Speaker - University of Tennessee College of Law 2008 Commencement. He has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer and has been selected and listed in a listing of Knoxville's best attorneys. He is AV rated and has been selected as one of the 10 best attorney's in Tennessee in client satisfaction. He has also been selected as one of the top 1% of lawyers in America by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. The firm as a whole has been noted as a U.S. News Best Law Firms in America and as a top law firm in Fortune Magazine. Mr. Wright is a past Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice Section. He has been on the Executive Committee of the Tennessee Bar Association Section on Environmental Law since the founding of the Section and is a past Chair of the Section. He is the Co-Chair of the Knoxville Bar Association Environmental Law Section. Mr. Wright served as lead State Chair for Tennessee for the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance and as an Education Committee Chair. Mr. Wright is a member of the American Inns of Court - Hamilton Burnett Chapter.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Environmental Law
Insurance Defense
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Fee arrangements are negotiable with the client to meet the client's needs. Work can be done on an hourly basis, by the project or task or on a contingent fee or cost savings basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Butler, Vines and Babb
Year: 1980 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Tennessee State Bar  # 009285 Member (1981 - Current)
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Member (2007 - Current)
Publications
Tennessee Current Legal Summaries Butler, Vines and Babb (1987)
Awards
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Mid-South Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
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Best Lawyers in America listing
U.S. News and World Reports 2017.0
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Top 1% of Lawyers in America
American Institute of Legal Counsel 2014.0
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Top 1% of Lawyers in America
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015.0
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AV Rating
Martindale Hubbell 2017.0
Note: The AV rating is the highest rating awarded. This based upon reviews by lawyers and judges.
Education
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville J.D.
Year: 1978 - 1980
Honors: Order of the Coif Graduate
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville J.D.
Year: 1977 - 1980
Honors: Order of the Coif Graduate
Speaking Engagements
Ethics Update, Show of the South, Chattanooga, May 18, 2017, TBA, Moderated a three hour ethics update.
Ethics Update, Show of the South, Chattanooga, May 18, 2017, TBA, Moderated a three hour ethics update.
Certifications
- CLMP: Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Websites
https://butlervinesbabblaw.com/
Website
Butler, Vines and Babb
Memphis- West Tennessee
41 Diana St., Memphis , TN 38104
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(865) 637-3385
Main Office- East Tennessee/ Smoky Mountains Location
2701 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(865) 637-3385