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Mr. Kent Thomas Jones

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones

Jones & Associates, PC, Attorneys at Law
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, Insurance Defense ...
  • Tennessee
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Biography

A graduate from the George Washington University Law School (GW), Kent T. Jones is the Owner and Managing Partner of Jones & Associates PC. Kent's undergraduate work at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville was in English and Honors Political Science. At GW, Kent placed first as an oralist in the Mid-Atlantic Regionals of the Phillip Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and was appointed to be a Member of the GW Moot Court Board. Additionally, he served as President of the GW International Law Society, sponsoring speaker panels on international trade law, international criminal law, international human rights law and other areas, including, but not limited to sponsorship of an International Law Weekend with the Georgetown University Law School with a speaker from the U.S. Department of Commerce. After clerking for a prominent federal securities law firm and international trade law firm, both in Washington, DC, he secured an in-house position with a corporation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, producing contracts for Fortune 500 companies. During the next 13 years, Kent did predominantly insurance and workers' compensation defense work for a regional law firm, where he was a Senior Partner, with the execption of one and one half years with a plaintiff's employment discrimination law firm in Chattanooga. He formed Jones & Associates PC in April of 2012, and the core areas of practice developed into insurance law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury, as well as other assorted assignments involving real estate, commercial creditors bankruptcy, wills, conservatorships, guardian ad litem work and workers' compensation. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees for a local, private Episcopal School and has participated in volunteer activities in the Hamilton County community, mostly involving health and children.

Education
The George Washington University Law School
J.D. (1991) | Law and International Law
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Honors: Member, Moot Court Board
Activities: President of the International Law Society
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.A. | English and Honors Political Science
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Honors: B.A. with Honors
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Professional Experience
Owner and Managing Partner
Jones & Associates, PC
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Associate, Member, Senior Member
Allen, Kopet & Associates, PLLC
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In-house Counsel and Corporate Trainer
Harrison Direct, Inc.
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International Trade Law Clerk
Graham & James
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Conducted research and drafted memoranda on international trade law.
Federal Securities Law Clerk
Routier, Mackey & Johnson, PC
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Divorce in Tennessee - Part 1
Youtube
Divorce in Tennessee - Part 2
Youtube
Divorce in Tennessee - Part 3
Youtube
Where do I begin? I just suffered a personal injury in the State of Tennessee.
Self-published
Speaking Engagements
Handling the Workers' Compensation Case From Start to Finish, NBI / National Business Institute, Chattanooga, Tennessee
NBI
I spoke on both Medical Issues During the Claim and Recovery from Third Parties
Certifications
Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
Tennessee Supreme Court
Admitted to Practice Before the United States Dist. Ct. for the Eastern Dist. of Tenn.
United States District Court
Admitted to Practice Before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Provider
State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Awards
Admitted
AM Best Top Rated Insurance Attorneys
Based on client feedback.
First place oralist, second place overall, Jessup Moot Court Comp.
George Washington University Law School
Moot Court Board Member
George Washington University Law School
Professional Associations
Cleveland, Tennessee Bar Association  # 20158
Member
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Activities: Attend regular informational meetings.
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AM Best Top Rated Insurance Attorneys
Member
- Current
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UTK Alumni Association
Member
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George Washington University Alumni Association
Member
- Current
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St. Peter's Episcopal School Board
Member at Large
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    For billable cases, the first consultation is free.
  • Contingent Fees
    For workers' compensation plaintiff's cases, the fee is 20% of the total indemnity award. For other liability cases, it is 33 1/3 % or 40% if it goes to appeal.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    I graduated from the George Washington University National Law School, where I was a Member of the Moot Court Board.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Insurance Defense
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Workers' Compensation
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Can I seek repair costs from the previous owner for a sinking beam in my newly bought Tennessee home?
A: I had a client who bought a home in Tennessee. As it turned out there were several major defects. A property inspector was originally employed to inspect the home when purchased and mentioned none of this. We sued the owner/realtor and property inspector. We were heading to court, but the case settled.
Q. Can't receive discovery documents after guilty plea in TN case.
A: With respect to your attorney, your file is your property, and you should be able to receive it from him/her upon request. If you are having trouble obtaining your file, you can contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.

As far as receiving your file materials from the court, I can only tell you how it works in our area. If you are in General Sessions Criminal Court, then you can't receive discovery. However, if you are in regular criminal court you can.
Q. Seeking compensation from pipeline company for septic system damage and increased costs.
A: I would get a good local attorney. You are probably sue them for negligence and recklessnes. You may be suing them for an intentional action, depending on whether they saw your sewer and just ignored it. The damages could be extream. Either they need to reconstruct your sewer or put them on the piplie at $150 more a month. That will probably drive some of your tenants away. As far as damages for the ones that stay, I'm not quite sure how long you can be compensated for hooking them up to the line. In addition, you may have an action under the codes that are relevant to their business.
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Jones & Associates, PC website.
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Jones & Associates, PC, Attorneys at Law
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Cleveland, TN 37311
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