J.W. previously served as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation under Governor Ned McWherter. He is a member of Butler Snow’s Regulatory and Government group and his practice includes representation in environmental, public utility, and other regulatory matters.
Jones Wilson "J. W." Luna
Awarded Practice Areas
Administrative / Regulatory Law Government Relations Practice Litigation - Environmental
Awarded Practice Areas
Administrative / Regulatory Law Government Relations Practice Litigation - Environmental
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
227 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
227 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1976
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, Nashville (2025)
- Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2022)
- Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2019)
- Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2017)
- Government Relations Practice, Nashville (2016)
- Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Litigation - Environmental
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