Wilson C. Von Kessler
An associate with the Law Offices of Morgan Adams, Wilson C. Von Kessler has practiced law for more than a decade. He concentrates his practice in the area of Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Negligence; Premises Liability; Professional Liability; Products Liability and Workers’ Compensation.
He was admitted the Tennessee Bar in 1997 after receiving his Juris Doctorate at the University of Tennessee. He attended Vanderbilt University where he earned is Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989.
Mr. Von Kessler’s professional memberships include the Tennessee State Bar, the Chattanooga and the American Bar Associations. He is a past member of the American Inns of Court, 2000-2001.
Languages German.
Practice Areas
Wilson represents clients in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation, products liability, trucking accidents, and general civil litigation.
Client Work
Wilson handles the majority of the workers’ compensation cases for the firm, which represents approximately one-half of his caseload.
Current Articles and Legal Updates
Lecturer, Workers’ Compensation Law, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association annual update: 2006-2007.
Previous Work
Prior to joining the firm in 2003, Wilson spent 7 years representing the interests of insurance companies and employers throughout Tennessee. He also served as an Assistant District Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee, immediately following his graduation from law school in 1997. Before law school, he served as a legislative aide to Congresswoman Helen Bentley (MD-02) from 1989 to 1994.
Bar and Court Admissions
Tennessee Supreme Court; Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western District; Federal District Court, Western District of Tennessee, Federal District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.
Professional Activities
Secretary, Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association, 2007; Member, American Inns of Court, 2001.
Publications, Presentations and Recognitions
A Civil Practitioner’s Guide to DUI Law, 1 Tenn. J. Prac. & Proc., 1997
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence in Criminal Procedure II
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Argument & Appellate Practice
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution/Negotiations.
Member University of Memphis Law Review
Managing Editor Tennessee Journal of Practice & Procedure
Education (include majors)
Vanderbilt University, B.A. Political Science/German, 1989
University of Memphis, J.D., 1997.
Life Outside the Bar
Wilson has been married to his college sweetheart Caroline since 1992. They have two daughters, Leila and Anna. Caroline works as the Director of Development for the Hunter Museum of American Art.
In his spare time, Wilson enjoys spending time with his family and racing sportscars.
Law Offices of
Morgan Adams
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Chattanooga, TN 37402
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