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TARWATER CONFIRMED AS TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

Attorney Dwight E. Tarwater was officially confirmed by the General Assembly as the newest justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court. Justice-designate Tarwater was nominated by Governor Bill Lee in January after a lengthy application process that included a public hearing. He will take the bench on September 1, 2023, following the retirement of current Justice […]

GOVERNOR BILL LEE APPOINTS DWIGHT TARWATER AS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

Dwight E. Tarwater, founding partner in the Knoxville, Tennessee firm Paine, Tarwater, and Bickers, LLP has been appointed to the position of Justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court by Governor Bill Lee. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session. Read more.