About John Lyndon Lowery
John Lyndon Lowery
Email: john@jllowery.com
Hometown: Sparta, TN
Current City: Nashville, TN
Education:
• University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee, JurisDoctor (with honors)1993
• Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee, Bachelor of Science, Education, 1989
Professional Activities:
• Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Tennessee Association for Justice
• Member, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
• Member, Christian Legal Society
• Board of Governors, Tennessee Association for Justice
• Chairperson, Consumer Affairs Committee, Tennessee Trial Lawyers’ Association, 2002-2004
• Board of Directors, Tennessee Citizen Action, Member
• Millionaire Advocates Forum, Member
• Diplomate, Ultimate College of Advocacy, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, National College of Advocacy
• Fellow, National College of Advocay
• Advocate, National College of Advocacy
• Diplomate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Trial Skills College, San Diego, California
• Diplomate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Advanced Deposition Advocacy Program, San Diego, California
• Diplomate, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Regional Advocacy Program, Estes Park, Colorado
In his own words:
I was born to practice law and am proud to say I only represent people, never big corporations or insurance companies. I’m a Christian, a parent and youth sports coach who appreciates the joy that comes with giving of oneself to others and to a cause. Community service is important to me and a spirit of giving is something I very much hope to instill in those I influence. Over the years, I have been approached by insurance companies, corporations and law firms that represent them about switching sides. Even though I could probably make more money defending doctors and corporate wrongdoers, there is something about the underdog (and compared to the resources insurance companies have at their disposal, we are indeed underdogs) that makes me want to fight harder and that makes the victory sweeter. Whenever I’m invited to speak to lawyers or community groups about the practice of law, I make sure to stress the fact that I consider stepping into the courtroom on behalf of a client who has many choices for representation a true honor and it should not be taken for granted. I make sure the people who work in my office know this too. Occasionally frustrations are real and even daunting, but the frustrations pale in comparison to satisfaction that comes from winning an important case or helping someone who walked through my door needing guidance through challenging circumstances. Sometimes I get notes from clients in which they share life changes enabled by a verdict or settlement our office obtained. I keep a few of these letters in my desk, and when I feel like going home while work remains to be done, I read about the needed medical care, new houses, educations and more that resulted from our efforts and never fail to get the needed motivation to work a little harder, think a little more creatively, and do whatever else I can to make sure my clients have the best possible representation.