There were 21 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Benton County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.
Tennessee experienced one of the largest growths in the number of lawyers in the U.S. since 2014, with the lawyer community increasing by 13.1% during this period.
As of December 2024, the average salary for a lawyer in Tennessee was around $96,154 a year, slightly below the national average.
Lawyers in Benton County With Active Legal Licenses in Q1
| Lawyer Name | Year of License Granted |
|---|---|
| Bronte Ward Wright | 2021 |
| Kaylee Nicole Houston | 2020 |
| Deven Nicole Wilson | 2019 |
| Timothy Douglas Nanney | 2018 |
| James Warren Melton | 2014 |
| Lester Williams Riggins | 2013 |
| Marcus Dwayne Noles | 2012 |
| Randy Stephen Shannon | 2012 |
| Jack Aaron Leonard | 2011 |
| Robert Taswell Gardner | 2008 |
| Jennifer Atkins Hedge | 2002 |
| Vance Walker Dennis | 2001 |
| Anthony Lee Clark | 2000 |
| Paul David Hessing | 2000 |
| Billy Russell Roe Jr. | 1989 |
| Terry Jack Leonard | 1986 |
| Steven G. Gladstone | 1985 |
| William J. Fagan | 1983 |
| John Wyly Whitworth | 1979 |
| Charles Larry Hicks | 1973 |
| Clyde Windell Watson | 1972 |
