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Michael R. Stooksbury
Griffin Law Group, PLLC
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Associate Attorney
- Griffin Law Group, PLLC
- - Current
- Associate Attorney
- Davis Law Firm
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Education
- Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law
- J.D. (2022) | Law
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- Tennessee Technological University
- B.S. (2018) | Economics
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Two of Us: Should Contract Law Take a Backseat to Public Health?
- Lincoln Memorial University Law Review
- You Are the Father! An Argument for Court-Ordered Prenatal Paternity Testing and Child Support in Tennessee
- Lincoln Memorial University Law Review
Legal Answers
23 Questions Answered
- Q. Contractor seeks payment for unpaid deck project labor and materials after homeowner hires another contractor.
- A: Construction law is a very nuanced topic that deserves an in-depth review before discussing specifics, so out of the gate, I would suggest speaking to an attorney about this matter.
Your claim here is breach of contract. To be successful, you have to be "blameless," meaning that you have fulfilled every obligation under the contract. Further, the breach has to be material. Here, because the homeowner did not let you finish, you should at least be able to recover your actual damages.
Of course, this is all ultimately dependent on the terms of the contract. Like I said before, you should consult an attorney ASAP.
- Q. What grounds do I have for a civil suit if a dealership hasn't filed the lien release form after car payoff in TN?
- A: Based on the facts here, you may have claims for breach of contract and failure to deliver good and marketable title. As these claims are generally for less than $25,000, this would involve filing a civil summons in your county's General Sessions Court. Given the complex nature of the claim, particularly the argument surrounding good and marketable title, I would consult with an attorney before taking any steps.
- Q. What legal action can I take for a forged signature and breach of contract by Lowe's delivery service?
- A: While you are correct that you may have claims for breach of contract and fraud, the damages here seem low enough that hiring an attorney may cost you more money than it is worth. If you want to hold them accountable, you may file a civil summons in your county's General Session Court. That is basically Tennessee's version of a small claims court, for matters below $25,000.
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