William A Wooten is an accomplished and well-rounded attorney with a multifaceted practice spanning employment law, business and contract matters, corporate and entrepreneurial law, sports and entertainment law, intellectual property, personal injury, estate planning, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, criminal defense, and collections. He is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Missouri, and Texas, and is admitted to multiple federal courts, including all U.S. District Courts in Tennessee, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eastern District of Missouri, and the Eastern District of Arkansas.
With a legal career rooted in both advocacy and service, Mr. Wooten has earned widespread recognition for his work. He has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Employment Law, a Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorney in Tennessee by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer by the American Society for Legal Advocates. He is also a certified Human Resource Professional and a Tennessee Rule 31 civil and family law mediator, known for resolving disputes through effective alternative dispute resolution strategies.
Mr. Wooten’s client list includes several high-profile individuals and corporate entities in the entertainment and sports industries. He prepares and files trademarks and negotiates contracts for clients such as Mark Cuban, Kenny Smith, Nelly, Meek Mill, Justise Winslow, Jessie Woo, James Lindsay, and Shantell Jackson.
He is an active member of the legal community and a frequent speaker on topics such as intellectual property, employment law, sports and entertainment law, and litigation strategy. His presentations include “Trademarker to the Stars,” “Legal Opportunities in Sports and Entertainment Law,” and “Judgment and Debt Collection Tactics.”
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Wooten is a dedicated community leader. He serves on the boards of the South Tipton Chamber of Commerce, the Hope Promise: Charlie Glass Sarcoma Research Foundation, and Life Options of West Tennessee, Inc. He also contributes his time to the Personnel Committee at Tipton Christian Academy and the Citizen Advisory Committee for the City of Covington Park and Recreation Department. A devoted father of three, he enjoys coaching youth sports in Memphis and Covington and spending time with his children—Hudson, Jones, and Willa.
