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Dwight E. Tarwater, Partner Attorney
Phone:(865) 525-0880
Web:painetarwater.com
Address: 900 South Gay Street, Suite 2200, Knoxville, TN 37902-1821
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Law Firm:Paine | Tarwater | Bickers, LLP
Lawyer:Dwight E. Tarwater
Phone:(865) 525-0880
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Lawyer Title:Partner
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Bio: Dwight E. Tarwater received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from The University of Tennessee, where he was elected a Torchbearer, the University’s highest honor. He received his law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 1980. He served as law clerk to the Honorable Houston M. Goddard of the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Dwight was one of the founding partners of the firm in 1987. In 2014, Dwight was asked to serve as General Counsel to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. He served in that role through Haslam’s final term. In February 2019, he rejoined the firm he founded in 1987. As Counsel to the Governor, Dwight provided advice on legal, financial, political, and governmental issues, and served as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet. His experience included oversight of a team that reviewed and commented on pending legislation and other policies, and he coordinated the Governor’s judicial appointment process. He served as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for the executive branch, and as the National Criminal Justice Policy Advisor to the National Governors Association for Tennessee. As Chair of the Governor’s Public Safety Subcabinet, Dwight steered implementation of numerous reforms in criminal justice, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and drug treatment. As a litigation attorney, Dwight has extensive and wide-ranging trial and appellate experience in Tennessee and several other states representing Fortune 500 companies and other busine
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Web:painetarwater.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Dwight E. Tarwater, graduated from , is now employed by Paine | Tarwater | Bickers, LLP at 900 South Gay Street, Suite 2200 Knoxville, TN 37902-1821.Dwight E. Tarwater is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Dwight E. Tarwater as your lawyer, you should consider whether Dwight E. Tarwater offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Dwight E. Tarwater has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Dwight E. Tarwater's office is located at Knoxville, TN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Dwight E. Tarwater's college and law school education includes , . Other biographical background includes Dwight E. Tarwater received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from The University of Tennessee, where he was elected a Torchbearer, the University’s highest honor. He received his law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 1980. He served as law clerk to the Honorable Houston M. Goddard of the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Dwight was one of the founding partners of the firm in 1987. In 2014, Dwight was asked to serve as General Counsel to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. He served in that role through Haslam’s final term. In February 2019, he rejoined the firm he founded in 1987. As Counsel to the Governor, Dwight provided advice on legal, financial, political, and governmental issues, and served as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet. His experience included oversight of a team that reviewed and commented on pending legislation and other policies, and he coordinated the Governor’s judicial appointment process. He served as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for the executive branch, and as the National Criminal Justice Policy Advisor to the National Governors Association for Tennessee. As Chair of the Governor’s Public Safety Subcabinet, Dwight steered implementation of numerous reforms in criminal justice, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and drug treatment. As a litigation attorney, Dwight has extensive and wide-ranging trial and appellate experience in Tennessee and several other states representing Fortune 500 companies and other busine. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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