Glenn R. Walter

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Glenn R. Walter: Attorney with Lewis Thomason, P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Glenn R. Walter, a shareholder of Lewis Thomason, has a varied litigation-based practice. Mr. Walter regularly handles matters related to the defense of accountants, accounting firms, and lawyers in professional liability matters. He also has extensive experience as lead counsel in the areas of insurance defense, product liability, insurance coverage, personal injury, healthcare liability, transportation, agri-business liability defense, workers’ compensation, and general tort litigation. Other areas of his practice include premises liability, ERISA, and other commercial litigation matters, including Fair Debt Collection Practices Act defense.

Mr. Walter has handled matters to trial or through settlement involving claims of extensive physical and/or emotional injury as well as complicated commercial litigation. Many of his cases entail complex discovery and pretrial preparation including, mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts. Mr. Walter also provides services as a mediator.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

•Member of the President’s Task Force, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
•Save our Juries Committee, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
•Past-President, Tennessee Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
•Selected as “Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
•Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Lawyers of Distinction
•Named a Cityview Magazine Top Attorney
•Past President, Tennessee Bar Association/Young Lawyers Division
•Executive Counsel, American Bar Association/Young Lawyers Division
•Board of Governors, Tennessee Bar Association

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

A native of South-Central Pennsylvania, Mr. Walter has been active in the Knoxville community since he moved to Tennessee in 1984. He has been involved with numerous civic, church, community, and educational organizations.

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • General Civil
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Transportation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Accounting, 1984
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, Tennessee; 1988, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of TN; 2008, U.S. District Court, Middle District of TN; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit
Memberships:

AFFILIATIONS

•Tennessee Bar Association
•Knoxville Bar Association
•American Bar Association
•American Board of Trial Advocates

Reported Cases:
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE: Successfully represents insurance companies and/or their insureds in personal injury and property damage actions in both State and Federal Courts.; Represented companies in commercial transactions leading to litigation including claims for breach of contract, products liability and ERISA.; Successfully defended employers in workers' compensation disputes with the Department of Labor and through numerous Courts in East Tennessee.; Served as a consultant in the development and implementation of new casualty insurance policy provisions for insurance companies.; Presented various in-house seminars to insurance company representatives involving claims handling, case evaluation, and litigation strategy.
ISLN:
902973044

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 01/30/13 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 01/16/13 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/16/13 in Litigation

    Glenn is one of the best insurance defense lawyers in Knoxville. I have had a lot of experience with him over many years and have found his work to be diligent and excellent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 01/16/13 in Civil Practice

    Glenn Walter is an outstanding trial lawyer. I enjoy having him in my courtroom. I have absolute confidence and trust in him. He is a great credit ti the legal profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 01/16/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/03/13 in Insurance Coverage

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/03/13 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/03/13 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/29/12 in Tort Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/21/12 in Defense Litigation

    Recently I thought I should share with his firm what an asset they have in Glenn. He is smart, professional, competent and very capable lawyer.He always conducts himself in a very respectful and appropriate manner.

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865-523-6529  Fax

www.lewisthomason.com/attorneys/glenn-r-walter

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