John B. Bennett
e-mail: jbb@smrw.com
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Emphasis
Medical malpractice defense
Professional liability
Government Relations
Experience
J.B. Bennett has more than 16 years' experience primarily in medical malpractice defense. His clients include physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
Bar Admission
Tennessee, 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Education/Academic Honors
University of Tennessee, School of Law, J.D., 1993
Order of Barristers
Pupil, Hamilton S. Burnett Chapter, American Inn of Court
Vice-Chair, Moot Court Board
Best Oral Advocate and First Place Team, Ray Jenkins Trial Competition, 1992
National Trial Team, 1992-1993
American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Practice
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1989
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Chattanooga Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
American Inns of Court (National Member)
Public Service and Community Activities
Commissioner, Hamilton County Election Commission, 4/08-1/11
Legal Counsel, The Southeast Tennessee Political Awareness Committee
The Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga, Board of Directors, 2006-2008
Friends of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Board of Directors, 2008-Present
Leadership Chattanooga, 2007-2008
Community Advisory Board, Local PBS Affiliate WTCI-TV
Children's Advocacy Center, Board of Directors, 2009-Present
Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association
Personal
Born January 5, 1966, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Practice Areas