John Foster focuses his practice on civil disputes and legal matters involving construction, commercial contracts, transportation, products liability, premises liability, property loss, and insurance-related matters. He has experience assisting businesses, insurers, contractors, and other clients through matters from initial investigation through resolution, with an emphasis on practical problem-solving, thoughtful legal analysis, and clear communication.
Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Memberships
- Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
- Knoxville Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, 2024
- Chief Justice, Moot Court Executive Board
- Competed twice in the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
- CALI Award, Legislation and Regulation
- CALI Award, Education Law
- CALI Award, Advanced Government Relations
- B.B.A., magna cum laude, Management, East Tennessee State University, 2020
- Legal Studies Concentration
- Minor, Legal Studies
- Minor, Environmental Studies
Honors
- Best Cross-Examination, Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association Trial School, 2026
- Best Closing Argument, Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association Trial School, 2026