Insurance Law Litigation - Labor and Employment Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
William J. Wyatt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
William J. Wyatt is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. His practice includes Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.
Will Wyatt devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing municipalities and public entities. He regularly defends municipalities, their officers, and employees in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, inverse condemnation claims, and matters arising under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act. In addition to litigation, he advises municipal clients on ordinances, contracts, public records requests, and other issues related to day-to-day government operations.
Beyond his municipal practice, Will represents corporate and individual clients in a range of civil litigation matters, including construction disputes, workers’ compensation liability issues, and medical malpractice defense. His work often involves evaluating complex claims, developing practical litigation strategies, and guiding clients through each stage of the legal process.
Overview
- University of Mississippi, B.B.A., graduated 2003
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 2006
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Mississippi Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Mississippi Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- University of Mississippi, B.B.A., graduated 2003
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- U.S. Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2014-2020
Additional Information
- Civic and Community Involvement
- Ronald McDonald House’s Annual Clays for Kids Fundraising Event, Committee Member
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