New Hope Family Lawyers

Whether your needs involve divorce, child support, child visitation, crooked home improvement companies, bill collectors who won’t leave you alone, or a criminal charge hanging over your head, let Midsouth Advocates champion your cause and fight for you in the legal arena. Don’t go it alone!

Able to provide legal assistance in Tennessee & Arkansas

Christopher Rogers attended Nashville School of Law and passed the board on March 2017. CDR Law was started by Chris and provides services for Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Family Law in Eastern Tennessee.

Luis is a seasoned family law attorney who knows the importance of having a skilled negotiator to ensure a client's interests are met. Luis also practices business entity formation, real estate law, including development and disputes. Before joining his current Firm, Luis practiced family law in Texas and Maryland. He represented family law clients and survivors of domestic violence for the majority of his career. Luis has extensive experience handling many types of family law issues for his clients, and he approaches his practice with zeal & empathy. Luis understands that all cases present unique circumstances and every client is...

The attorneys at Jim Williams & Associates are active members of the communities we serve. We value the long-term relationships we have established with our clients who come to us for a full range of ongoing legal services in the following areas of law: Accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, and slip and fall) | Adoption | Appeals (civil and criminal) | Bankruptcy | Child Custody | Child Support | Conservatorship | Contractor or Builder Disputes | Contracts | Criminal Defense | Debt Collection | Divorce | Estate Planning | Estate or Will Contests | Expungements | Family Law | General...

I represent clients in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate. I focus on my clients' individual needs and clients informed about the status of their case and current legal issues. I zealously advocate for clients to resolve thier legal issues. I am always happy to answer questions and discuss your case. Call me at 423-613-0160.

Emily grew up in Springfield, Tennessee. After graduating from Aaron Academy in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Emily attended Vanderbilt University where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Harp and highest honors in music history and literature.

Emily received her Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University Law School where she was awarded the Dean's Scholarship. While in law school, Emily clerked at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services.

After graduating law school, Emily returned home to Springfield, Tennessee, where she practiced with a local firm prior to co-founding...

Shelley S. Breeding is prominent Knoxville family law, business law and civil litigation attorney with years of experience handling multi-million-dollar divorce and business cases in state and federal courts. She has argued numerous cases in front of the Tennessee Court of Appeals and cases in front of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Shelley represents individuals as well as corporations, handling everything from forming the corporation to drafting contracts to litigation for her business clients. Shelley's family law practice focuses on adoption and complex divorce cases, which often require expert witnesses for business valuations, commercial and residential property appraisals and frequently...

Patrick L Looper started his private law practice in November 2000, after more than 16 years of experience in serving as a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, police consultant, and police academy instructor. His firsthand experience gives him a unique insight into Tennessee law.

Education
J.D., Nashville School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee, 2000
B.S., magna cum laude, University of Tennessee, 1996

Bar admissions
US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee

Other professional experiences
Police consultant: January 1992 – present
Police academy instructor, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy for the State of Tennessee: March 1989 – November 2000
State trooper, Tennessee Highway Patrol for the State...

Melanie Hogg grew up being known for her diplomacy. Most parents know their kids are going to be lawyers because they argue with them. Instead, Melanie’s folks knew she was destined for a law career because she reasoned them to death.

A senior attorney at Held Law Firm, this Knoxville native is returning to her roots in Tennessee after she gained a national perspective on family law issues by practicing family law in Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and in Georgia where she was certified as a Family Law Specialist. A seasoned lawyer with more than 15 years experience in five...

Bruce Fox is a partner and co-founder of Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette. His personal injury practice focuses on automobile accidents, workers’ compensation, products liability, hospital and nursing home injuries, and trucking litigation. In addition, Bruce has significant multi-state lead counsel Class Action litigation experience against a variety of defendants. He is a current Master of the Bench of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court in Knoxville. He is one of approximately 100 Tennessee lawyers selected for membership by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). In 2011 he received the Paladin Award for East Tennessee from the Tennessee Trial...

Gregory Patton is a founding partner at Patton & Pittman Attorneys. He passionately advocates on behalf of his clients and makes sure their rights are being observed. His primary practices include mediation and arbitration, personal injury, insurance and business disputes, property claims, and more. He has been awarded an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale- Hubbell® and has earned membership to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Mr. Patton is also a Rule 31 General Civil Mediator and has mediated hundreds of cases.

My practice extends throughout all of West Tennessee where I practice in the areas of Criminal Defense/DUI; Divorce/Child Custody; Family Law; Auto Accidents/Personal Injury and Probate/Estate Matters. We understand that people go through difficult times, and we do our very best to help our client's through these difficult times by assisting in the aforementioned areas of law while providing aggressive representation to protect our client's rights.

In 2011 Brett A. Cole began his legal career working as an Intern with the Tulsa County Public Defender's Office. In 2015 he joined The Bowlin Law Firm of east Tennessee as an Associate Attorney before deciding to start his own practice. Since that time, Mr. Cole has been serving Newport, Maryville and Sevierville as a criminal defense attorney, family law attorney and divorce attorney.

After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from Washington and Lee University, Anthony Kirby returned home to middle Tennessee to study law at Belmont University. Anthony has been practicing in the Montgomery County area since graduating from law school providing quality representation primarily in domestic and family law.

Eric received his license to practice law in 2008 and worked with West Tennessee Legal Services for a year before starting his private practice. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. District (federal) Court in 2010 and to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in 2012, although he no longer practices bankruptcy. The Egbert Law Office moved to Trenton in 2019 and found paralegal, Amy Bynum, who has over 20 years experience in the legal industry. Eric taught adjunct for UT Martin in 2012, served on his HOA board as president and other roles. He serves on the...

Chelsea Knox Associate Attorney Chelsea Knox was hired as an associate attorney by Rice Caperton Rice PLLC after graduating with honors from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2017. Per her high academic and professional achievement, Chelsea was the recipient of the Herbert Herff Presidential Scholarship. Prior to her legal education, Mrs. Knox graduated from Centre College in 2012. While attending law school, Chelsea served as the Research Assistant to Professor Lynda Black and assisted Professor Black in researching, drafting, and editing her co-authored Tennessee Family Law Casebook. She excelled in Civil Procedure II and Elder Law,...

I understand that my clients need more than just legal advice. They need expert guidance as they navigate the most stressful event they are likely to experience during their lifetime, from someone who understands that the outcome affects not just the client but their whole family.
My clients are my partners in achieving the best possible outcome that will affect not just the client, but the client's whole family. I am committed to advocating for my clients as individuals and to supporting them as they make decisions about their case. I strive to work with...

Attorney Stokes is a Managing Partner & Rule 31 Listed Mediator with Stokes & Glass, PLLC in Memphis, TN. Stokes & Glass, PLLC is a "Full Service Law Firm" located in the heart of Memphis in the I-Bank Tower on Poplar Avenue in front of the Malco Paradiso. Attorney Stokes is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and primarily specializes in the areas of family law: to include divorce, child support, visitation, custody and adoption cases, as well as, entertainment law, business law, and personal injury. In 2013, Ms. Stokes was the lead attorney on a child...

Tom Coupé works for the Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County as an Administrator over the Child Welfare Division of the Court and also serves as a Juvenile Magistrate. Tom was involved in the creation and negotiation of the Department of Justice's Memorandum of Agreement with Juvenile Court, and he formerly served as the Community Outreach point of contact created by the Agreement. He has served in several other capacities within the court, including overseeing the Judge's Action Center and Office of Noncustodial Parent, which assist the public with making navigating the court system easier for pro se clients. Tom graduated...

Linsey C. Boatner is an associate attorney at Rice Caperton Rice PLLC practicing in MS and TN. She graduated from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2019. Ms. Boatner attended Mississippi University for Women. She graduated in 2014 with honors, earning a B.S. in Legal Studies with a Minor in Psychology. She was on the Dean’s list from 2010-2014; a member of the Lantern Honor Society and Aristos Honor Society; the proud recipient of the Reneau Scholarship, Hearin Recovery Scholarship, and an Academic Competitiveness Grant; and was awarded the College and Business and Professional...

Snyder, J. I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1987. Upon graduation I clerked for the Honorable Joe D. Duncan, Presiding Judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals until his retirement on September 1, 1990. On September 1, 1990, I joined the District Attorney General's Office for the Fifth Judicial District (Blount County, Tennessee) until I went into private practice on September 1, 1996. Six years later, on September 1, 1996, founded the Law Office of James H. Snyder, Jr., and at the same time was...

Ashley Roberts focuses her practice on domestic relations and juvenile court matters in Knox and the surrounding counties. Ashley is compassionate and attentive to clients. She understands that resolving legal disputes through negotiation or litigation can present unpredictable and emotional obstacles.

Ashley handles both agreed and contested divorces including complex matters relating to child custody, child support, and military divorces where one or both parties is absent from the state. She also handles post-divorce proceedings, such as modification of parenting plans, modification of child support, and enforcement of final judgments through contempt.

Additionally, Ashley advocates for the rights of children as a...

Carolanne R. King was born and raised right here in Middle Tennessee. Carolanne resides in Marshall County, Tennessee (Lewisburg) with her husband and son.

Carolanne studied criminal justice administration and sociology at Middle Tennessee State University. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree Carolanne attended The Nashville School of Law. Carolanne is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Tennessee Young Lawyers Division.

Carolanne has been with Freeman and Fuson since January 2012. Since that time she has worked on many complex and challenging family law cases with both Mark and Joseph....

Attorney Eric Ebbert has been serving the East Tennessee community in different capacities within the legal field for over 25 years. We know the law in Tennessee, we know how it affects you, and we know how to present your case to both judges and juries. The Ebbert Law Firm handles a wide range of legal matters including business law, employment law, elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, probate law, HOA law, social security disability law and helping victims of nursing home neglect and abuse. We fight for our clients’ rights, and we know what it takes to win...

Lisa Millican Ewing is Of Counsel for McCarthy Law PLC in the Nashville, Tennessee office. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated from the Fogelman College of Business at the University of Memphis, magna cum laude, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with an accounting major. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law graduating in the top 10% of her law school class
Prior to pursuing a career in law, Lisa founded the medical practice management and medical billing firm, MedAccounts, Inc. Upon graduation from law school, she established Ewing Law Office LLC and where...

Russell is a lifelong resident of Goodlettsville, Tennessee where he currently serves as the City Attorney. He has over thirty years of experience as a trial attorney litigating and trying numerous jury and bench trials involving a wide range of civil issues in Davidson, Sumner and Robertson County. Russell treats every client as though they are his biggest and maintains a reputation for helping individuals in times of hardship and holding others accountable for their wrongdoing. He has many years of experience representing clients in personal injury accidents, car wrecks, estate planning and probate, and estate litigation. Beyond that, he...

Mark Freeman is a board certified Civil Trial Specialist with almost 20 years of litigation experience located in the heart of Nashville Tennessee. He has tried nearly one hundred jury cases both in State and Federal Court in Middle Tennessee. Mark Freeman is a litigator who concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, domestic and family law matters. Additionally he is a chartered property casualty underwriter which is a designation indicating specialization in the insurance field.

Mark Freeman graduated from Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee School of Law. Client satisfaction is his number...

Byron Pugh is a criminal defense and family law attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. Byron represents individuals who are charged with a crime, the subject of a criminal investigation, seeking a divorce or engaged in a child custody dispute. He serves clients throughout Middle Tennessee including Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford and Sumner counties.

Byron began his legal career in the courtroom as an Assistant District Attorney in Davidson County. He was first assigned to the domestic violence team where he prosecuted domestic assault, stalking and harassment cases. There he earned a reputation as a dedicated and effective advocate for domestic violence victims. Byron...

I am a great advocate of the essential place immigrants have in this country. Not only is immigration the foundation of our history, but it is the cornerstone of our future success. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee World Affairs Council. I have represented dozens of clients before the Immigration Courts, USCIS, the Department of Labor, and U.S. Consulates in many foreign countries before the full range of immigration matters. I approach every client creatively, finding solutions to their problems while making sure that each client and their families understand their options and the consequences...

Shute Law is a boutique law firm that utilizes a client-focused approach to create opportunities and procure sustainable contracts in the sports and entertainment industries. Our practice areas include contracts, litigation, consulting/business development, the cannabis & marijuana industry, as well as estate planning, criminal defense, and family law.

Walker Law provides legal services in Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Traffic Violations in Davidson and surrounding counties in the Middle Tennessee area. We are conveniently located in downtown Nashville, a couple of blocks from both General Sessions and Circuit Court. We give free consultations over the phone. We handle misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, Uncontested, Contested, and Default Divorces, DUI, Traffic Violations, Expungements, Background Checks, Driving While Impaired, Reckless Driving, Theft, Robbery, Burglary, Simple Possession, Felony Drug Offenses, Probation Violations, Prostitution, Vandalism, Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Assault, and many other criminal offenses. Feel free to call our office regarding...

Devin is a Sumner County native and practices law in various areas of civil litigation in the surrounding counties. Devin maintains a personable relationship with her clients and has helped countless individuals in times of hardships as well as tackling issues on the front-end to avoid future conflicts. Devin’s legal practice areas primarily include estate planning and probate, estate litigation, conservatorships, personal injury, car wrecks, and real estate transactions. Beyond that, she handles contested and uncontested divorces, child custody and visitation, and child support cases as well as other family law matters. She also accepts appointments by the court to...

Kimberley has nearly twenty years’ experience as a litigation attorney. She has litigated countless matters before judges in the surrounding Sumner, Davidson and Robertson County areas. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kimberley was a high school theater teacher for sixteen years. She maintains a reputation for not being afraid of the courtroom and fights hard for her clients to ensure they get what they deserve. Kimberley focuses her legal practice on family law matters including, contested and uncontested divorces, including large assets divorces, child custody and visitation actions, spousal support, modifications of parenting plans, parental relocation, and parentage. She has...

Taylor is a native Memphian and graduated with honors from the University of Memphis for both her bachelor’s degree and law degree. Taylor has focused her work on family-related matters since 2015. Taylor concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce, alimony, child custody and support, dependency and neglect, termination of parental rights, adoption, paternity/parentage, international custody and property disputes, high asset divorces, orders of protection, prenuptial agreements, and post-divorce matters. Taylor has experience at the trial and appellate level and also handles a wide range of other civil matters in Tennessee, including, contractual, probate and trust, and other general...

At the Becker Law Offices, we help individuals, couples and families find workable solutions that avoid costly, drawn-out and bitter legal fights. Our goal is to help you find a fair and practical agreement that allows you to move on from this difficult time. Misty D. Becker is an experienced family law attorney serving clients in the Memphis area and the communities of Shelby, Fayette and Tipton Counties. Arrange a consultation at 901.881.6205 to discuss your situation and legal options:

Miles Mason, Sr., JD, CPA, founded Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC with offices in Germantown, Tennessee. An active member of the ABA Family Law Section, Miles is past Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association’s Family Law Section, and served on the Editorial Board of the Tennessee Bar Journal. Miles is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and American Bar Association and their respective Family Law Sections, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Tennessee Society of CPA’s (TSCPA). He has also authored four books on divorce available on Amazon.com. Miles...

East Tennessee General Practitioner with experience in Criminal Law, Family Law, Collections, and Juvenile Law. Has practiced in various Courts of Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, and Knox Counties. Admitted to U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee.