T. Scott Jones

About T. Scott Jones

T. Scott knows the importance of interacting with colleagues to stay abreast of developments and changes in the legal world. T. Scott frequently teaches CLE courses on trial strategy, teaching other lawyers his methods for success in the courtroom, and is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers, and both the Tennessee and American Associations for Justice. Read more about T.Scott Jones
Aug 7, 2019

If I Am Convicted, How Does the Court Decide What My Sentence Is?

By |August 7th, 2019|DUI|0 Comments

 If you're convicted, how does the court decide what your sentence is? There are a lot of factors that come into play, but basically, felonies are graded on a letter system: A being the most serious, E being the least serious. Misdemeanors, likewise, from A being the most serious, to C being the least serious. The court will normally request a pre-sentence report – that is unless the charge requires a mandatory prison term, or [...]

Jul 30, 2019

Do I Need to See a Doctor if I Don’t Feel Any Pain After a Crash?

By |July 30th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

 Do you need to see a doctor if you don't feel any pain after a crash? Sometimes the answer is yes. If you're involved in a serious accident with a serious impact, then you probably want to go and get checked out, even if you don't feel any pain immediately after a crash. If you don't feel any pain immediately, that doesn't mean you're not going to feel pain at some time in the future. [...]

Jul 22, 2019

Play 2 Win, Fight 2 Win: T. Scott Jones is Knoxville’s Trial Lawyer

By |July 22nd, 2019|Firm News|0 Comments

CityView Magazine’s recent issue is titled “Fearless Advocates,” and it honors the Top Attorneys in the Knoxville area. However, only one attorney could be on the cover, so why not choose the most fearless advocate there is? If you want to show people what “fearless” means, you need a lawyer who relishes the quest for justice. You need a lawyer who take cases to trial because that’s what’s best for the client. You need a lawyer [...]

Jul 18, 2019

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room

By |July 18th, 2019|Personal Injury|0 Comments

When you are facing a sudden medical issue, your first inclination may be to call 911 or jump in the car and head straight to the hospital emergency room. However, often an urgent care center is the more feasible and economically viable choice. It is important to know the difference between each of these facilities and the best one to visit whenever you or a loved one requires immediate medical care. Urgent care center capabilities Many [...]

Jul 10, 2019

Can I Move to a New Residence While My Divorce is Pending?

By |July 10th, 2019|Divorce|0 Comments

 When people are starting the divorce process, or maybe the divorce process has been pending for a short period of time, the number one question a lot of times I get is, "Can I move out? Because I don't want to live with my current spouse any longer." A lot of people are concerned that that gives the other spouse a grounds for divorce, or that’s somehow held against them in the divorce process. I [...]

Jul 3, 2019

Can You Be Removed from the Sex Offender Registry in Tennessee?

By |July 3rd, 2019|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

The requirement to register as a sex offender is an ignominious consequence of receiving a conviction on a sex offense in Tennessee. In the eyes of the public, it labels you as an individual not to be trusted, and particularly avoided in many cases. It also inhibits you from obtaining employment and living in certain areas. In addition, as a registered sex offender, your Tennessee driver’s license will also indicate such. The State of Tennessee has [...]

Jun 26, 2019

Common Questions about Uninsured Motorist Protection

By |June 26th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

If you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may need to rely on your own policy for help. Today, T. Scott Jones answers some common questions about uninsured motorist coverage. Do I Need to Have Uninsured Motorist Coverage?  Why you need to have uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is like any other insurance coverage: it's there to protect you, particularly in the event that you're involved in an accident with injuries or [...]

Jun 19, 2019

Tennessee Confirmed as the Worst State for Cell Phone Distracted Driving Fatalities

By |June 19th, 2019|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

The state of Tennessee was recently branded with an unfortunate mark. Among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, it is the worst state for distracted driving deaths involving cell phone use. The study, released by Value Penguin, looked at the statistics on deaths in the state connected to cell phone use and driving from 2015 to 2017. Tennessee fared miserably when compared to all other states. During this time period, more than 1,400 deaths [...]

May 7, 2019

Do My Children Have to Visit with the Other Parent if They Don’t Want to Go?

By |May 7th, 2019|Divorce|0 Comments

 Oftentimes people will ask me if their children have to go visit with the other parent if they do not want to go, and what I normally tell people is if you have court order setting forth co-parenting time with each parent and your children do not want to visit with the other parent, most judges will tell you that the children do not get to make that decision. I also tell people if you [...]

Apr 24, 2019

How Should I Behave in Court?

By |April 24th, 2019|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

 How you should behave in court is now something that we are regularly having to tell our clients. Those cellular devices that you have with you? Any type of mobile electronics need to be turned off. You don't need to be texting in court and you need to be paying attention to the proceedings. You don't want to be a distraction in any way, shape, manner or form – and just as a matter of [...]

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