Overview
Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams, LLP was founded in 1987. Located in Knoxville, TN, the firm is regularly retained in all types of litigation matters including mass tort, product liability, commercial, construction, employment, environmental, and estate cases. Known as a national litigation boutique, the lawyers of Paine Bickers regularly serve as trial counsel for large multi-national corporations. The firm has a strong regional presence representing clients in courtrooms throughout Tennessee – from Memphis to Kingsport.
Rankings
Regional
Knoxville
Tier
1
Knoxville
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Knoxville
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
1
Knoxville
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsRankings
Regional
Knoxville
Tier
1
Knoxville
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Knoxville
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
1
Knoxville
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsPractice Areas
Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams LLP proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Awards
Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Legal Aid of East Tennessee's Pro Bono Firm of the Year
Legal Aid of East Tennessee's Pro Bono Partner Award - John Elder
Legal Aid of East Tennessee's Pro Bono Firm of the Year
Knoxville Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Lawyer of the Year - Dwight Tarwater
2011 Greater Knoxville Business Journal 40 under 40 Award - John Elder
Tennessee Bar Association 2015 Leadership Law Class - Taylor Williams
Tennessee Bar Association 2016 Leadership Law Class - Catherine Anglin
Knoxville Best Lawyers Mass Tort/Class Actions - Defendants, Lawyer of the Year - Tom Bickers
2014 Knoxville Bar Foundation Fellows - Tom Bickers
Offices & Contacts
Knoxville, TN
900 South Gay Street, Suite 2200
Knoxville, TN 37902-1821
United States