John Colvin
Winchester, TN
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
About
John R. Colvin is a practicing trial lawyer who uses his legal training and experience to help individuals and families cope with and recover from the hardships brought on by disability, injury, or the loss of a loved one. His practice concentrates primarily in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability John R. Colvin was born in Calhoun County, Alabama. He attended Auburn University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1991. He then attended Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, receiving his J.D. in 1994. After being admitted to practice in Alabama and Tennessee, he began the general practice of law in Winchester, Tennessee for several years and was a partner in a southern middle Tennessee law firm. In 2001, Mr. Colvin opened his present law office as a solo practitioner in order to concentrate on helping individuals who are injured or have become disabled. Mr. Colvin is admitted to practice before the Tennessee Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee; United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; Alabama Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Additionally, Mr. Colvin is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Colvin was named The National Advocates: Top 100 Lawyers for 2014 Personal interests:I am an avid reader and keep up to date on the latest legal trends and developments. When I am out of the office, I enjoy outdoor activities with my wife and two children.I am also an avid college football fan. In the specific areas that I focus my law practice, I have an opportunity to help individuals, who have suffered a tragic loss or have been injured through no fault of their own, navigate the often confusing legal system in order to help my clients recoup some financial independence and quality of life. Being a solo practitioner, allows me to work directly with all of my clients. My office has a dedicated legal assistant who has specific knowledge and experience in assisting our clients with competence, sensitivity and dignity. My goal is to aggressively pursue a positive outcome for my clients. Being accessible to all my clients allows me to give every client the personal attention their case deserves. Example cases: PERSONAL INJURY: • High school student, avid sportsman, and hunter suffered serious skull, eye, and facial trauma when his rifle improperly fired as the result of a defectively manufactured firearm. Confidential settlement. • Decorated World War II Veteran failed to receive proper medical treatment from his VA medical care providers. Served as co-counsel in the trial of case wherein United States Federal District Court specifically found that the United States Veterans Administration was negligent and failed to care for its own veteran according to its own motto "to care for him who shall have borne the battle." Ducker v. U.S.A., USDC Case 1:99-cv-082 Eastern District of Tennessee WORKERS' COMPENSATION: • Construction worker suffered fall from roof that resulted in paraplegia. Lifetime medical benefits obtained by court order included attendant in-home nursing care to be provided by spouse and compensated by insurance carrier. Court order obtained also provided funding for the construction of handicapped modified and accessible home for injured worker. DISABILITY: • An individual became disabled from a progressive and debilitating illness that resulted in loss of job and health insurance. The individual was later cut from the state Medicaid rolls as a victim of one of the largest reductions in Medicaid benefits ever by a state government. My office became involved and successfully assisted the client in obtaining disability benefits that allowed the individual to regain access to healthcare and treatment for a serious life altering illness.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
John R. Colvin, Attorney at Law205 South High StreetWinchester, TN, 37398-0309 Office (931) 962-1044 Office (866) 293-1752 205 South High StreetWinchester, TN, 37398-0309 Office (931) 962-1044(931) 962-1044 Office (866) 293-1752(866) 293-1752
Office: (931) 361-0177
Website: N/AReviews
Mr. Colvin not only is an excellent attorney he is also a very courageous one in that he had to take on a very large company during my case. He was relentless in his efforts to make sure I was treated fairly. My recovery was a success.
I found him to be one of the most professional and informative attorneys I have ever known. He handled my disability case with caring and concern. I thought I had no chance but he assured me to hang in there, and he won my case for me. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
He was excellent he worked on my case all I had to do was call with the information he needed . Then he would call me and he kept me informed on what was happening with my case . when I went to court he was there at my side advising me what to tell the judge. my case went well thanks to his research into the case. I Would highly recommend him to anyone .He is a honest and fair lawyer who works for his clients to see them get justice.
I was denied for social security Disability.I was referred to John Colvin by different ones.When I went to talk to John about my disability he said I was a good candidate.He instantly took my case and I received a hearing.He guided me thru the process and I was BLESS to receive my disability.I thank God for John Colvin for being the professional and dedicated Lawyer that he is and I will be forever grateful for him.MAY GOD continue to bless him and his staff.
John met with me for a consultation on Social Security Disability benefits . He was very professional and after discussing my case . We both agreed to move forward with my case . Hiring John Colvin as my attorney was the best thing that I could have done. He not only guided me step by step thru the entire process but did so in a way that made me totally comfortable. I recommend John to anyone that needs an attorney.. He is a dedicated , professional that will work hard for you as he did for me. Thank you John and your wonderful staff for winning my case. You are the First call I will make if i ever need an attorney in the future...Alon
I found John thru other lawyer's that did not do social security. This was the best information I have got by anyone. John not only got me approved for my benifits but got it back for me in my cession case. Their is no way to explain his determination, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile for someone. If anyone needs a perfessional to get the job done and keep in contact after the job is done.. JOHN is your man if u live anywhere in Tennessee. His services is well worth the drive and fees. Don't go go for second best, get John R Colvin, I garentee you get what you pay for.
Mr. John Colvin is certainly a God send. After being denied for my disability and not knowing how we were going to make ends meet a friend recommended Mr Colvin. I gave him a call, met with him. I must say from the first conversation we had I knew he was sincere and put his clients need first. Within a few months of allowing Mr. Colvin to handle my case I was approved. He's not just a fly by night lawyer. He is truly concerned and gets the job done with such professionalism, yet with that small town friendly caring manner. I greatly recommend Mr Colvin for any legal needs you may need. Thank you Mr Colvin from the bottom of my heart.
Attorney John R. Colvin assisted me in appealing and obtaining Social Security Benefits for my son who was diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Mr. Colvin was very helpful and courteous throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgeable of disability law and a very compassionate individual. I would highly recommend him to others who need assistance in obtaining disability benefits. His office staff were also professional and courteous.
Mr. Colvin represented me for bankruptcy. He is a very thorough and professional lawyer. I had contacted quite a few lawyers and they all wanted to take several months to complete the bankruptcy. This was not the case with Mr. Colvin. My case was handled quickly and with little frustration on my end. Mr. Colvin also called and checked in with me at several points throughout the case. I could not recommend another lawyer as much as I do Mr. Colvin. He also answers any questions you have and explains the process to you in laymen terms. I would recommend Mr. Colvin to anyone.
john is a fine attorney i highly reccomend him for your social security cases he will listen to everything you say answer any and all questions explaining things in very easy to understand manner a top notch professional i hired a stranger now i have a good friend will help u out anyway he can
Mr. Colvin not only is an excellent attorney he is also a very courageous one in that he had to take on a very large company during my case. He was relentless in his efforts to make sure I was treated fairly. My recovery was a success.
I found him to be one of the most professional and informative attorneys I have ever known. He handled my disability case with caring and concern. I thought I had no chance but he assured me to hang in there, and he won my case for me. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
He was excellent he worked on my case all I had to do was call with the information he needed . Then he would call me and he kept me informed on what was happening with my case . when I went to court he was there at my side advising me what to tell the judge. my case went well thanks to his research into the case. I Would highly recommend him to anyone .He is a honest and fair lawyer who works for his clients to see them get justice.
I was denied for social security Disability.I was referred to John Colvin by different ones.When I went to talk to John about my disability he said I was a good candidate.He instantly took my case and I received a hearing.He guided me thru the process and I was BLESS to receive my disability.I thank God for John Colvin for being the professional and dedicated Lawyer that he is and I will be forever grateful for him.MAY GOD continue to bless him and his staff.
John met with me for a consultation on Social Security Disability benefits . He was very professional and after discussing my case . We both agreed to move forward with my case . Hiring John Colvin as my attorney was the best thing that I could have done. He not only guided me step by step thru the entire process but did so in a way that made me totally comfortable. I recommend John to anyone that needs an attorney.. He is a dedicated , professional that will work hard for you as he did for me. Thank you John and your wonderful staff for winning my case. You are the First call I will make if i ever need an attorney in the future...Alon
I found John thru other lawyer's that did not do social security. This was the best information I have got by anyone. John not only got me approved for my benifits but got it back for me in my cession case. Their is no way to explain his determination, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile for someone. If anyone needs a perfessional to get the job done and keep in contact after the job is done.. JOHN is your man if u live anywhere in Tennessee. His services is well worth the drive and fees. Don't go go for second best, get John R Colvin, I garentee you get what you pay for.
Mr. John Colvin is certainly a God send. After being denied for my disability and not knowing how we were going to make ends meet a friend recommended Mr Colvin. I gave him a call, met with him. I must say from the first conversation we had I knew he was sincere and put his clients need first. Within a few months of allowing Mr. Colvin to handle my case I was approved. He's not just a fly by night lawyer. He is truly concerned and gets the job done with such professionalism, yet with that small town friendly caring manner. I greatly recommend Mr Colvin for any legal needs you may need. Thank you Mr Colvin from the bottom of my heart.
Attorney John R. Colvin assisted me in appealing and obtaining Social Security Benefits for my son who was diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Mr. Colvin was very helpful and courteous throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgeable of disability law and a very compassionate individual. I would highly recommend him to others who need assistance in obtaining disability benefits. His office staff were also professional and courteous.
Mr. Colvin represented me for bankruptcy. He is a very thorough and professional lawyer. I had contacted quite a few lawyers and they all wanted to take several months to complete the bankruptcy. This was not the case with Mr. Colvin. My case was handled quickly and with little frustration on my end. Mr. Colvin also called and checked in with me at several points throughout the case. I could not recommend another lawyer as much as I do Mr. Colvin. He also answers any questions you have and explains the process to you in laymen terms. I would recommend Mr. Colvin to anyone.
john is a fine attorney i highly reccomend him for your social security cases he will listen to everything you say answer any and all questions explaining things in very easy to understand manner a top notch professional i hired a stranger now i have a good friend will help u out anyway he can
Mr. Colvin not only is an excellent attorney he is also a very courageous one in that he had to take on a very large company during my case. He was relentless in his efforts to make sure I was treated fairly. My recovery was a success.
I found him to be one of the most professional and informative attorneys I have ever known. He handled my disability case with caring and concern. I thought I had no chance but he assured me to hang in there, and he won my case for me. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
He was excellent he worked on my case all I had to do was call with the information he needed . Then he would call me and he kept me informed on what was happening with my case . when I went to court he was there at my side advising me what to tell the judge. my case went well thanks to his research into the case. I Would highly recommend him to anyone .He is a honest and fair lawyer who works for his clients to see them get justice.
I was denied for social security Disability.I was referred to John Colvin by different ones.When I went to talk to John about my disability he said I was a good candidate.He instantly took my case and I received a hearing.He guided me thru the process and I was BLESS to receive my disability.I thank God for John Colvin for being the professional and dedicated Lawyer that he is and I will be forever grateful for him.MAY GOD continue to bless him and his staff.
John met with me for a consultation on Social Security Disability benefits . He was very professional and after discussing my case . We both agreed to move forward with my case . Hiring John Colvin as my attorney was the best thing that I could have done. He not only guided me step by step thru the entire process but did so in a way that made me totally comfortable. I recommend John to anyone that needs an attorney.. He is a dedicated , professional that will work hard for you as he did for me. Thank you John and your wonderful staff for winning my case. You are the First call I will make if i ever need an attorney in the future...Alon
I found John thru other lawyer's that did not do social security. This was the best information I have got by anyone. John not only got me approved for my benifits but got it back for me in my cession case. Their is no way to explain his determination, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile for someone. If anyone needs a perfessional to get the job done and keep in contact after the job is done.. JOHN is your man if u live anywhere in Tennessee. His services is well worth the drive and fees. Don't go go for second best, get John R Colvin, I garentee you get what you pay for.
Mr. John Colvin is certainly a God send. After being denied for my disability and not knowing how we were going to make ends meet a friend recommended Mr Colvin. I gave him a call, met with him. I must say from the first conversation we had I knew he was sincere and put his clients need first. Within a few months of allowing Mr. Colvin to handle my case I was approved. He's not just a fly by night lawyer. He is truly concerned and gets the job done with such professionalism, yet with that small town friendly caring manner. I greatly recommend Mr Colvin for any legal needs you may need. Thank you Mr Colvin from the bottom of my heart.
Attorney John R. Colvin assisted me in appealing and obtaining Social Security Benefits for my son who was diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Mr. Colvin was very helpful and courteous throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgeable of disability law and a very compassionate individual. I would highly recommend him to others who need assistance in obtaining disability benefits. His office staff were also professional and courteous.
Mr. Colvin represented me for bankruptcy. He is a very thorough and professional lawyer. I had contacted quite a few lawyers and they all wanted to take several months to complete the bankruptcy. This was not the case with Mr. Colvin. My case was handled quickly and with little frustration on my end. Mr. Colvin also called and checked in with me at several points throughout the case. I could not recommend another lawyer as much as I do Mr. Colvin. He also answers any questions you have and explains the process to you in laymen terms. I would recommend Mr. Colvin to anyone.
john is a fine attorney i highly reccomend him for your social security cases he will listen to everything you say answer any and all questions explaining things in very easy to understand manner a top notch professional i hired a stranger now i have a good friend will help u out anyway he can