A Johnson City Attorney Has Been Appointed The Next Circuit Court Judge In The First Judicial District. Governor Bill Haslam Made The Announcement Of James Lauderback To The Post. He Will Preside Over The Counties Of Johnson, Carter, Washington And Unicoi. Lauderback Has Been A Partner At Herndon, Coleman, Brading And Mckee Since 1991. The Appointment Comes After Judge Thomas Seeley Jr. Announced His Retirement Effective At The End Of The Month.