Pottinger, John A

Judge overview and comparisons

John A Pottinger serves at the Kingsport Hearing Office in Tennessee. Through July 31, 2026 in FY 2026, John A Pottinger decided 443 cases, including 246 favorable decisions, 153 unfavorable decisions, and 44 dismissals (cases closed without a decision on the merits — typically withdrawals, untimely filings, or abandonment). Their favorable rate was 55.5% and their unfavorable rate was 34.5%.

Year-to-date data: This fiscal year is still in progress, so totals will grow and should not be compared with completed fiscal years.

At Kingsport Hearing Office, the pooled favorable rate is 48.3%. Their favorable rate of 55.5% is 7.3 percentage points above the office average. Their unfavorable rate is 3.5 percentage points lower than the office rate of 38.1%.

Compared with the national pooled favorable rate of 48.1%, their favorable rate is 7.4 percentage points above the national average. The national unfavorable rate is 35.3%.