Comprehensive Legal Services Rooted in Experience & Principle
Practice Areas
Strategic Legal Support Across Many Service Areas
At the law office of John I. Harris III, clients receive focused, strategic legal support across a range of key practice areas. Whether you’re defending your constitutional rights, protecting your family’s future, or navigating complex legal disputes, each case is met with clarity, commitment, and over three decades of legal insight.
Firearms & Second Amendment Law
Standing up for the constitutional rights of gun owners, dealers, and advocates across Tennessee and beyond.
This practice area combines deep constitutional knowledge with frontline litigation in firearms-related matters.
- Permit denials and licensing appeals
- Use of force and self-defense cases
- Challenges to unconstitutional laws
- Federal preemption vs state authority
- Legal support for FFLs and firearms businesses
Estate & Probate Litigation
Guiding families through complex disputes over wills, guardianships, and fiduciary responsibility with clarity and compassion.
These cases often arise during emotionally charged transitions and demand steady, experienced representation.
- Will contests and probate challenges
- Conservatorships and guardianship disputes
- Executor and trustee misconduct claims
- Fraud, coercion, or undue influence allegations
- Disputes over property or asset distribution
Family & Domestic Relations Law
Providing practical, principled support during divorce, custody conflicts, and other sensitive family law matters.
You deserve calm, capable counsel that understands both the law and the emotional stakes.
- Divorce and separation agreements
- Child custody and visitation
- Support disputes and enforcement
- Orders of protection or restraining orders
- Post-divorce modifications
Civil & Constitutional Litigation
Protecting your freedoms and holding government actors accountable when your civil rights are threatened.
This practice area blends litigation strategy with a deep understanding of constitutional protections.
- Free speech and due process claims
- Abuse of power by public officials
- Civil rights violations and overreach
- Challenges to unlawful regulations
- Declaratory and injunctive relief lawsuits
Business & Nonprofit Representation
Helping businesses and mission-driven organizations thrive while navigating complex legal requirements.
Whether forming a company or managing risk, sound legal advice protects your vision and your assets.
- Entity formation and governance
- Contract negotiation and enforcement
- Nonprofit and 501(c)(3) compliance
- Risk management for advocacy groups
- Operational and regulatory counsel
Personal Injury & Loss Claims
When negligence leads to harm or loss, we fight for justice and fair compensation.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to someone else’s actions, you deserve strong representation.
- Car, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death claims
- Premises liability (slip and fall, unsafe conditions)
- Civil claims for negligence
- Compensation for injury-related losses