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About John Derreck Whitson

I represent clients in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate. I focus on my clients' individual needs. I always keep my clients informed about the status of their case and current legal issues that will effect them. I am readily available to answer questions and discuss all topics of law.

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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Attorney, Law Office of J. Derreck WhitsonCurrent
Attorney, Law Office of Rebecca D. Slone2004-2006
Law Clerk, Scruggs, Scruggs and Associates2003-2004
Law Clerk, Rosenblum and Reisman, PLLC2002-2003
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
University of MemphisLawJ.D. (2005)2005
Honors: Dean's Award for Distinguished Service; Dean's Award for Pro Bono Service
Activities: U of M Legal Clinic Attorney; Mock Trial
East Tennessee State UniversityPhilosophy and Political ScienceB.S.2002
Honors: Dean's List, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honors Society, Order of Omega Greek Honors Society
Activities: Tennessee Board of Regents, Student Government Association President
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
Board of DirectorsBoys and Girls Club of Newport/Cocke County2008
Mock Trial District CoordinatorTennessee Bar Association2007
Board of DirectorsDandridge Community Trust, Corp.20062008
Tennessee Criminal Defense CollegeTennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 20062006
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
Dean's Award for Pro Bono ServiceCecil C. Humphreys School of LAw2005
Dean's Award for Distinguished ServiceCecil C. Humpreys School of Law2005
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Tennessee State Bar2005-Current
Member, Newport Bar Association 2006-Current
Member, Jefferson County Bar Association2005-Current
Member, Tennessee Bar Association2002-Current

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