Jordan T. Newport
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Jordan T. Newport
Biography
Jordan is an East Tennessean through and through. Not only was Jordan born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, but he also chose to stay home and receive his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he majored in Business Marketing. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Jordan again chose to remain in Knoxville and attend law school at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law, where he graduated in the top five of his class.
Since graduating from law school, Jordan has dedicated his practice to handling all types of cases. Specifically, Jordan has handled cases in the areas of personal injury, criminal law, business law, employment law, family law, and general civil litigation, such as contract and construction disputes. Jordan also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate law.
In his practice, Jordan has adopted a standard of putting his clients first. This means that he will be direct with you about the merits of your case and will not sugar coat your likelihood of success in your matter, regardless of whether it is favorable or not. This also means that he places a great importance on returning your phone calls and emails as promptly as he can. Last, this means that he will do everything in his power to advocate for your desired result, whether than means going to trial or agreeing to a settlement.
If you have a legal problem and want a genuine, hard working attorney, contact Jordan today.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Law Clerk Ritchie, Davies, Johnson & Stovall
Year: 2018 - 2018
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Associate Attorney Taylor & Knight, GP
Year: 2019 - 2022
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Law Clerk Taylor & Knight, GP
Year: 2018 - 2019
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Attorney Hagood Moody Hodge PLC
Year: 2022 - Current
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Intern Tennessee Court of Appeals
Year: 2017 - 2017
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Professional Associations
Knoxville Bar Association (Current)
Tennessee Bar Association (Current)
Knoxville Bar Association Barristers Co-Chair (Current)
State Bar of Tennessee  # 037604 Member (Current)
Publications
Silencing “Sedition”: How Abraham Lincoln and John Adams Desecrated the Constitution to Combat Public Reprimand Lincoln Memorial University Law Review (April, 2019)
Awards
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Excellence for the Future Award
CALI 2016.0
Note: Legal Writing
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Excellence for the Future Award
CALI 2016.0
Note: Legal Research
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Excellence for the Future Award
CALI 2017.0
Note: Business Organizations
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Excellence for the Future Award
CALI 2018.0
Note: Legal Writing
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Excellence for the Future Award
CALI 2018.0
Note: Legal Research
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Excellence for the Future Award
CALI 2018.0
Note: Trial Advocacy
Education
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville B.S. | Business Marketing
Year: 2012 - 2016
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law J.D. (2019)
Year: 2016 - 2019
Honors: Magna Cum Laude Activities: Student Bar Association Vice President, Family Law Society Vice President, Peer Leader
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law
Speaker, Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law
Certifications
- Legal Research Certification: Westlaw 2017
Hagood Moody Hodge PLC
900 S. Gay Street, Suite 2100, Knoxville, TN 37902
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