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T. Scott Jones, recently named one of Knoxville’s Top Attorneys, was the cover story for CityView Magazine’s July/August issue on “Fearless Advocates.” Mr. Jones, recognized as one of Knoxville’s leading defenders of the civil and criminal justice systems, was interviewed about the role of a trial attorney, and asked to weigh in on whether or not the justice system can remain strong if attorneys do not take cases to trial.“This court avoidance seems inconsistent with the operating principles by which we as attorneys are trained, and yet it has become part of the legal system reality,” Mr. Jones told his interviewer from CityView. “The opposing counsel has to believe that your lawyer is absolutely willing to split the ring ropes, step into the ring, and actually go 12 rounds. If they don’t think you have the will power or skill to actually try the case, then they are going to pay you substantially less than your case is worth. And, in the situation of representing the criminally accused, your client is likely to take a much longer sentence, or God forbid, one they don’t deserve at all.”
Mr. Jones went on to explain the importance of preparation, telling his interviewer that he makes hundreds of court appearances every year. If trial attorneys are going to be at the top of their game, they need to spend time in courtrooms, making their cases before judges. Without this preparation, he feels, attorneys will be woefully underprepared when they must take a case to trial, which could lead to a negative outcome for their clients. For this reason, attorneys at Banks & Jones prepare their cases as though they will be tried before a jury, even when a settlement or plea is in the best interests of the client. That preparation is a critical component to the mission of the firm, and the force behind the firm’s cheeky slogan: Play 2 Win.
About T. Scott Jones
T. Scott Jones is an award-winning trial lawyer who has been recognized by CityView Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Knoxville multiple times; this year, the magazine also recognized Christopher Beavers and Mandy Hancock, associates at Banks & Jones. A popular CLE lecturer on trial strategy, Mr. Jones has been leading the charge for attorneys to try cases that need to be tried, instead of seeking out alternative methods such as arbitration, when it is in their clients’ best interests. In order to support this mission, Mr. Jones handles numerous pro bono civil and criminal cases each year, and working with multiple fraternal organizations in Knoxville.
Mr. Jones is held in high regard by his peers, who routinely nominate and vote for him in polls and for ratings services, for his trial work. He has handled some of the most high-profile cases in East Tennessee. The same drive that lead him to earning an Eagle Scout distinction at 13, one of the youngest in the country, is what has helped propel both him and the Banks & Jones law firm into the spotlight. He also co-hosts “The Weekly Law Roundup” radio show, live from 6:00 pm-7:00pm on Tuesdays on Praise 96.3. The recording is broadcast several times throughout the week.
Mr. Jones is also a record-holding motorcycle racer.
Banks & Jones is a Knoxville-based law firm serving clients throughout East Tennessee. The firm handles civil and criminal matters, including:
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Wrongful death
• Catastrophic injury
• Products liability
• Sexual assault
• Homicide
• DUI
• Traffic violations
Contact Info:
Name: T. Scott Jones
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Organization: Banks & Jones, Attorneys at Law
Address: 2125 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: (865) 546-2141
Website: https://www.banksjones.com
Release ID: 88899777
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