Kingsport, Tennessee 37664
Telephone: 888.747.3952
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About our Personal Injury Law Firm
Founded by attorney William W. Hawkins in 1957, Hawkins, Bingham & Miller personal injury law firm is a deeply rooted and respected part of the Northeast Tennessee community. Until his death in 1997, Mr. Hawkins remained an active and highly respected member of our firm. An AV Peer-Review Rated firm listed on the Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers, the Tennessee law firm of Hawkins, Bingham & Miller continues to provide exceptional legal representation and personalized attention and to uphold the values, integrity, and high competency upon which it was founded. Our lawyers are Kingsport natives who live and work in the community. Our Chief Investigator served as Chief of the Kingsport Police Department for 14 years.
John S. Bingham
A Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, attorney John S. Bingham has practiced law in Tennessee for more than 31 years. Born in Kingsport in 1952, his experience includes four years as an assistant district attorney in Sullivan County, TN.
In 1984, attorney Bingham left the district attorney’s office to enter private practice. For over 25 years, he has represented clients throughout all stages of personal injury cases in state and federal courts. Additionally, he has lectured to the Tennessee Trial Lawyers regarding developments in wrongful death damages law.
John is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. 
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Certifications
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Bar admissions and memberships
- Tennessee, 1978
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1986
- U.S. Claims Court, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1994
- Tennessee and American Bar Associations
- American Association for Justice
- Tennessee Association for Justice
Education
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville, J.D., 1978
- East Tennessee State University, B.S., 1974
J. David Miller
Born in Kingsport in 1959, Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist J. David Miller handles auto and truck accident cases involving serious injury or death. He also focuses on workers compensation cases that our personal injury law firm works on. Attorney Miller represents clients during the negotiation, mediation, trial, and appeal of accident and injury cases in federal and state courts.
Practice areas
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Certifications
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Bar admissions and memberships
- Tennessee, 1985
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 1986
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1993
- U.S. Claims Court, 1994
- Tennessee Bar Association
- American Bar Associations
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Governors, 1995–1998
- Tennessee Association for Justice
- Board of Governors, 1995–1999
- American Association for Justice
Education
- Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, J.D., 1985
- East Tennessee State University, B.B.A., 1981
Community involvement
David has served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Kingsport Lifesaving Crew.
James F. Keesling
After nearly 50 years in law enforcement, our Chief Investigator gives new meaning to the word experience. An invaluable member of the Tennessee law firm Hawkins, Bingham & Miller team, James F. Keesling plays a vital role in the investigation and development of cases by interviewing and interrogating witnesses and other individuals associated with the case. He works with law enforcement to obtain and preserve evidence in accident cases and provides valuable insight to our attorneys regarding the investigative aspects of the case.
Credentials
- 14 years as Chief of Police, Kingsport, TN (1986-2000)
- 18 years with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (Assistant Director)
- Past president of the FBI National Academy of Associates
Additionally, Jim has worked with the following police departments:
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Memberships
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers Association
- Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police
- Burgess Mills Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (current Vice President)
Community involvement
Active in community affairs, attorney Keesling is a current member of the Kingsport Rotary Club. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Alumni of East Tennessee State University and named to the Hall of Fame of Walters State Community College.
At the Tennessee Law Firm of Hawkins, Bingham & Miller we believe in helping every injury and accident victim get the exceptional help and representation you need. If you have been injured in an accident, contact us today for a free consultation by calling 888.747.3952, or using our quick contact form.
