Andre Wharton

Andre Wharton is a Tennessee trial attorney at The Wharton Law Firm, who represents clients in personal injury, civil rights law, criminal defense, and complex litigation. His practice includes wrongful death, police misconduct, catastrophic injury, and other serious civil matters. He represents individuals and families throughout the Southeast and has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His work combines courtroom advocacy with experience handling high-stakes disputes involving constitutional rights, serious injuries, and criminal allegations.

Andre earned his B.S. from Hampton University. He later received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina. During law school, he became a moot court finalist and earned recognition for negotiation advocacy. He participated in the Criminal Law Clinic, where he represented juveniles in delinquency matters and developed early courtroom experience.

Andre began his career in civil defense litigation, handling medical malpractice, nursing home, and general insurance defense matters. He later returned to Memphis and expanded his practice into plaintiff-side injury work, civil rights, and criminal defense. His experience includes civil and criminal litigation, appeals, and complex cases involving wrongful death and police misconduct. His honors include Tennessee Super Lawyers recognition and National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 selections.

Andre Wharton brings broad trial experience to clients facing serious civil and criminal disputes. His practice remains focused on personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, criminal defense, police misconduct, and complex litigation. He has represented clients in matters involving catastrophic harm, constitutional violations, and contested criminal charges. His work reflects a longstanding commitment to courtroom advocacy, strategic case preparation, and representation for individuals and families across Tennessee and the Southeast.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Wharton Law Firm
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, National Trial Lawyers
• Member, National Bar Association (Ben Jones chapter)
• Board of Directors, National Bar Association (Ben Jones chapter)

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Mississippi

Education

• University of North Carolina
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  Bachelor of Science

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