About Jones
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.
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.
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.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Nashville (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice, Nashville (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Nashville (2013)
- Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Recognized: Government Relations Practice
- Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
