Gov. Bill Lee names Knoxville lawyer Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee Supreme Court

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Dwight E. Tarwater is a founding partner at the Knoxville-based law firm Paine, Tarwater, Bickers, LLP. He previously served as Chief Legal Counsel to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. He will replace Sharon G. Lee, who will retire on Aug. 31 after 15 years in the role.

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Gov. Lee appoints Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee Supreme Court

Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he’s selected his predecessor’s one-time lead legal counsel, Dwight Tarwater, to serve on the state’s highest court. Tarwater will replace outgoing Justice Sharon Lee

2 months ago·United States

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The Tennessean

Gov. Bill Lee names Knoxville lawyer Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee Supreme Court

Dwight Tarwater previously served as general counsel for Gov. Bill Haslam and is a current partner at a Knoxville firm.

2 months ago·Nashville, United States

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Fox 17

Gov. Lee appoints Dwight Tarwater to Tennessee Supreme Court

Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday announced that he’s selected his predecessor’s one-time lead legal counsel, Dwight Tarwater, to serve on the state’s highest court.

2 months ago·Nashville, United States

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WATE

Knoxville lawyer named to Tennessee Supreme Court

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday the replacement for a Tennessee Supreme Court judge who will retire later this year. According to Lee, Dwight E. Tarwater will be appointed to the impending vacancy on the court. Over $250,000 of counterfeit clothing seized from Knoxville store Dwight Tarwater in 2014. (Photo: Tennessee Office of the Governor) Tarwater is a founding partner at the Knoxville-based law …

2 months ago·Nashville, United States

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WBIR

Knoxville lawyer Dwight Tarwater picked to be state's next Supreme Court justice

He'll replace Justice Sharon Lee, who is retiring from the five-member court.

2 months ago

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tn.gov

Gov. Lee Names Tennessee Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals Appointees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dwight E. Tarwater to the Tennessee Supreme Court and Matthew Wilson to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Western Section.

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