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Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall PC

United States 2025

Overview

Ritchie, Davies, Johnson & Stovall, P.C. is engaged in criminal defense and civil trial practice. The firm has an extraordinary record of success for its clients. The firm's lawyers are experienced, accessible, responsive, thoroughly prepared, and present their clients’ position in the most persuasive manner to achieve the best result possible.

The firm defends individuals and corporations under investigation or prosecution by federal or state authorities. The firm's criminal defense practice ranges from complex white collar crime cases (antitrust, business, bankruptcy, environmental, health care, defense, and tax) to prosecutions for personal and property crimes.

The firm's civil practice encompasses business disputes, environmental matters, personal injury cases, worker's compensation claims, civil rights work, estate litigation, domestic disputes, and will contests.

A mark of the firm's distinction is that its members regularly teach other lawyers and law students at seminars and classes throughout the country. The firm’s lawyers speak on constitutional issues in civic, educational, and political settings. Its members also have served and currently serve in leadership positions for local, state, and national bar organizations and civic groups.
Founded:
1966
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Practice Areas:
3
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

Knoxville

Tier
1
Knoxville
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Knoxville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Knoxville
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Knoxville
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Knoxville
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional

Knoxville

Tier
1
Knoxville
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Knoxville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Knoxville
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Knoxville
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Knoxville
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall PC proudly has 2 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.
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Offices & Contacts

Knoxville, TN
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