T. Scott Jones

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T. Scott Jones: Attorney with Banks & Jones
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  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

A life-long Knoxville resident, Jones graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Law in 1990. Active with the Shriners, Jones emphasizes the importance of community service to each member of the firm. He demonstrates this by undertaking several pro bono cases each year. Although he may provide services to many. Jones understands that each client's case is the most important one to them. For that very reason, in accepting each Jones makes a pledge to the client that the office will strive to answer any questions they may have along the legal road, with honesty and timeliness.Well-regarded in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, T. Scott has received numerous accolades and awards. Multiple times, his peers in the legal field have voted him one of Knoxville’s Top Attorneys in polls conducted by CityView magazine. The American Institute of Criminal Attorneys named him one of Tennessee’s 10 Best Attorneys, and the American Society of Legal Advocates named him one of Tennessee’s Top 100 Litigation Lawyers. He has also been nationally recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by the National Trial Lawyers. T. Scott’s successful litigations of his clients have also qualified him for the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.Outside of the courtroom, you can find T. Scott on the weekends attending services at Concord United Methodist Church or hunting (he is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association).T. Scott is also a skydiver, scuba diver, airplane pilot, and motorcycle racer, piloting high-performance motorcycles at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. T. Scott holds verified records from the following racetracks:200 MPH Club – Motorcycle Racing World Record ClubsT. Scott is also a Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Squire and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He also enjoys traveling throughout the world with Victoria, his wife of 28 years, and their 2 children, Abby (daughter, 20) and Spenser (son, 16).

American Society for Legal Advocates; American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys; American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys; National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys – Life Member; Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys; National College for DUI Defense
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Areas of Practice (21)

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI
  • Drug Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Federal Criminal
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Auto Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Work Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Slip and Fall
  • Product Liability
  • Criminal Law - Defense
  • Litigation - General Civil Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Emory University, B.A., Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, 1988
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Law, J.D., International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, 1990
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Tennessee
Memberships:
Criminal Justice Section; Litigation Section; Tort and Insurance Law Section;Anderson County Bar Association
Loudon County Bar Association
Birth Information:
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, October 23, 1966
Certifications:
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator
ISLN:
906092383

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (37 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/23/17 in Torts

    Mr. Jones is a truly exceptional lawyer in many respects, but particularly in identifying rapidly the client's needs and developing a plan of action to achieve the client's objectives. He is a gifted trial lawyer, and the same personal qualities that... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Counsel on 08/23/17 in Personal Injury

    I have had the pleasure of working opposite Scott on a number of cases over the years. Scott is always prepared, pleasant and, above all else, professional. In fact, my opinion of Scott is such that I have recommended friends to Scott for their per... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/30/20 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/21/17 in Personal Injury

    Have had innumerable dealings with Mr. Jones. He is a talented lawyer and extremely professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/20/17 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 09/20/17 in Personal Injury

    I have had numerous cases against Mr. Jones over the past 25 years and I have found him to be an incredibly ethical and competent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/11/17 in Criminal Law

    One will not find a trial attorney who is more experienced, more familiar with the law, or is more competent in the courtroom than T. Scott Jones. He pays personal attention to each and every case that he handles and anyone who entrusts their legal m... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/11/17 in Personal Injury

    One will not find a trial attorney who is more experienced, more familiar with the law, or is more competent in the courtroom than T. Scott Jones. He pays personal attention to each and every case that he handles and anyone who entrusts their legal m... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/07/17 in Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/07/17 in Personal Injury

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Silver Client Champion

Had the best experience! He helped me with my accident case and got me a great settlement. These guys are fighters!

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