Jim K. Petty
888-463-8117 (Toll Free)
Mr. Petty's general litigation practice includes representation of clients in professional negligence claims (including but not limited to healthcare providers, attorneys, and engineers), automobile accident claims, workers' compensation claims, premises liability claims and insurance coverage disputes. In his domestic relations practice, Mr.Petty represents clients relative to divorce, separate maintenance, marital agreements, child custody and support, paternity and adoption matters. Additionally, Mr. Petty frequently serves as guardian ad litem in child custody, dependency and neglect and mental health disputes. Mr. Petty's practice also involves estate administration and representing clients who have been charged with criminal conduct in state and juvenile courts. Mr. Petty is a member of the Chattanooga, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations.
Areas of Practice
- Financial Services & Transactions
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Health Law
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights
- Labor & Employment
- Family Law
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
Education
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee
- J.D. - 1989
- Rhodes College
- B.A. - 1984
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association, Member
- Tennessee Bar Association, Member
- Chattanooga Bar Association, Member

