About John
I am a fifty-one year old lawyer who is fascinated by the law of torts. I have studied the field for over twenty-six years, both in an effort to help my clients and help other lawyers do a better job representing their clients. I represent plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases. I also represent people and businesses in business litigation.
I grew up in Spencer, Wisconsin, a village about 140 miles due north of Madison. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville in 1978 with a B.S. degree in Comprehensive Business and Economics.
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In 1992 the Tennessee Supreme Court adopted comparative fault and abolished the doctrine of contributory negligence in McIntyre v. Balentine. This edition updates the first edition with discussion of significant Tennessee appellate decisions regarding comparative fault since McIntyre, as well as relevant statutes. This work also covers unresolved issues and reviews how other states have handled similar questions. It also includes practice tips and advice on procedural issues based on the authors' experience. Key Tennessee appellate court decisions are reprinted in appendix for your easy reference.
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