Charleston Lawyers

Born and raised in Knoxville, Brent graduated from both the Memphis University School and the University of Memphis. He then went on to attend the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis, where he excelled as a Herff Scholar and served on law review. In 2005, he graduated with honors and began his legal career in Knoxville, specializing in civil insurance defense. Brent later gained experience in Connecticut while working in-house for Chubb insurance before returning to Nashville to continue his insurance defense practice. However, in 2020, Brent and his wife decided to return to their hometown, and he made...

I own and operate the Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly, located on the Murfreesboro Public Square. My practice currently focuses on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury.

Rodney M. “Rod” Scott is an attorney currently engaged in the general practice of law, focusing on estate planning and elder law. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Accounting from West Virginia University in 1979, and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1982. Originally admitted to practice in the states of Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, he has happily chosen Tennessee as his home and the location of his practice. In his 34+ years of experience as an attorney, he has seen the impact of pre-planning and crisis estate planning upon individuals, their...

Robert B. Bragdon was born in Greeneville, TN prior to relocating to Murfreesboro, TN at a young age due to his father’s relocation in the military. After graduating from Oakland High School in 2002, Robert enlisted in the Tennessee Army National Guard, with stations in Smyrna and Jackson, TN, as an Apache Helicopter (AH-64) crew chief, while graduating at the top of his training class. In 2006, Robert obtained his Bachelor’s Degree at Middle Tennessee University and worked for his father’s law office throughout college and until the present day, giving him a major advantage prior to entering law school in...

Michael Green is a personal injury lawyer serving clients throughout East Tennessee. He has experience with a wide range of personal injury cases. Michael is dedicated to helping his clients get the best possible outcome for their cases. Michael was born and raised in Sevierville, Tennessee. Michael learned the value of hard work, fairness, determination, and helping others from a young age. He applies these same core values to his personal injury law practice. Michael has enjoyed great success in helping families secure their financial future after an accident. His practice is focused on helping those injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents,...

Travis McCarter has been a lifelong resident of East Tennessee. He attended Sevier County High School before receiving his undergraduate degree and a law degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. During his academic career, Travis achieved a distinguished record, graduating cum laude from UT and making the Dean’s List while at UT College of Law. Mr. McCarter is one of the most successful trial attorneys in East Tennessee. He has gained invaluable experience handling cases of all types at all levels of state and federal court. In fact, he is one of the few attorneys in the area...

Tennessee personal injury lawyer, John R. Colvin, is a practicing trial lawyer who uses his legal training and experience to help individuals and families throughout the Tennessee Valley region, cope with and recover from the hardships brought on by disability, injury, or the loss of a loved one. His practice concentrates primarily in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, and Social Security Disability.

In the specific areas that I focus my law practice, I have an opportunity to help individuals throughout Southern Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama who have suffered a tragic loss or have been injured through...

Mr. Byars spends most of his time in the courtroom defending citizens accused of a crime and that area of his practice has what has allowed him to spend so much time arguing to juries. He has argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Handled cases before Administrative tribunals including the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Board of Nursing. Mr. Byars is a graduate of the highly regarded Tennessee Criminal Defense College (2017). He is also actively involved in criminal defense issues on both a state and national level. Mr. Byars currently serves on the Board of...

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.

Civil trial attorney in private practice since 1976. Mr. Burkhalter has extensive trial and appellate experience in both State and Federal courts. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Edwin A. Anderson has handled Social Security Disability and SSI claims continuously since 1998. Originally from California, he earned his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago.

Mr. Anderson has been named a “Top Lawyer” by Knoxville’s CityView Magazine seven times. He is a past President of the Rotary Club of Knoxville, the City’s oldest and largest service organization. He is a past-Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International’s Knoxville Alumni Chapter and serves as an alumni advisor for the Sanford Chapter at the University of Tennessee College of...

Scott A. Lanzon was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where his father was serving in the United States Army, 101st Airborne. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Scott graduated from the University of Montana in 1998. After working in New York City , Scott decided to pursue a career in law. He graduated from Vermont Law School in 2004, and immediately joined the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office in Columbus, Ohio. In 2007, Scott joined the law firm of Thomas and Company, where he served as an associate. Scott returned to Montana in 2008, and had a successful career as a prosecutor at...

Tom Kulaga is a patent attorney who worked for 19 years as an electrical and instrumentation engineer before becoming an attorney. Tom focuses on helping inventors and businesses protect their intellectual property through patent protection.

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...

Prior to joining The Lawyers of Brown and Roberto, I practiced law in Nashville where I gained experience in employment discrimination claims, personal injury claims, will contests and breach of contract claims. I served as a judicial law clerk in the Tennessee Supreme Court. While practicing law in the Court, I assisted the Justices of the Court with complex legal research in the drafting of Court opinions. Before I became a lawyer, I served for four years as a policy advisor to Governor Phil Bredesen.

I am a Knoxville native. I graduated from Farragut High School where I...

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...

With more than 25 years of experience in the areas of personal injury claims, property and construction disputes, contract negotiation and preparation, business lawsuits, estate and trust litigation, landlord and tenant matters, homeowners’ association matters, workers’ compensation claims, and various other civil matters, I practice what I enjoy. I am both zealous and professional in my representation of my clients. Our attorneys are active members of the Knoxville, Loudon County, and Tennessee Bar Associations and are also active members of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel. I represent a wide range of clients with interests in Tennessee. I created this...

Mr. Burton is originally from Tennessee. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Burton served as a police officer with the City of Sevierville before becoming a Federal Agent for the Social Security Administration. While working as a Federal Agent, Mr. Burton completed law school at the Nashville School of Law. After returning to East Tennessee, Mr. Burton began his own practice focusing on the representation of disabled individuals and criminal defendants on both the state and federal level. Mr. Burton’s experience as a Federal Agent with the Social Security Administration distinguishes Mr. Burton from other attorneys in his representation of disabled...

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...

Randall Glyn Kirby was born and raised in Hartsville, Tennessee, graduating from Trousdale County High. He graduated magna cum laude from Tennessee Tech and earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Belmont University College of Law. Kirby’s practice includes: family law, divorce, juvenile law, state criminal defense, estates, probate, bankruptcy and real property. In his spare time, Randall enjoys watching football, spending time with family, listening to music, watching movies and playing video games.

Daniel Barnes graduated cum laude with a degree in English from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2009. He attended law school at the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of Moot court board and the black law students association. He also received the "Raptor Award" in first semester torts, and received an award for the highest grade in Criminal Seminar. He graduated and was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 2012 and takes cases in the fields of criminal law, immigration, family law, and wills and estates.

Tim McLaughlin was born in North Dakota and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Tim moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1989 and graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1992. Tim immediately began working for the Knox County Public Defender's Office where he gained extensive trial experience. Shortly thereafter, Tim chose to work with the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, a nationally recognized plaintiff's law firm at the Knoxville, Tennessee branch office. In 2003, Tim and Mike Nassios established the law firm of Nassios & McLaughlin.

Mr. McLaughlin's practice involves representing people...

Alex Winston has handled a variety of matters for the firm, including: Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, etc.); Estate Administration (Probate); Business Transactions; Business Formation (LLC, Corporations, Partnerships, etc.); Debt Collection; Personal Injury; Landlord Tenant Disputes and Detainer Warrants; DUI; Simple Possession Casual Exchange; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Drugs: Manufacture, Sale, Delivery or Possession; Theft (misdemeanor and felony); Speeding; Texting While Driving; Seat Belt Violation; Lane Violation; Aggravated Assault; Domestic Assault; Vandalism; Shoplifting; Driving While Privilege Revoked or Suspended; Public Intoxication; Underage Consumption of Alcohol; Failure to Provide Evidence of Compliance with Financial Responsibility Law (Insurance Violation);...

Katie Lamb was born and raised in the small town of Newport, Tennessee, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. She went on to attend the University of Tennessee, where she graduated cum laude in 2011. During college, she was involved in several extracurricular activities, including Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, Dean’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Council, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and other honors societies.

Katie subsequently attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she served as a Law Student Ambassador, Law Student Advisor, and member of the Class Gift Committee. She received her Doctor of...

Ashlee B. Mathis, J.D. is a Knoxville native who obtained her degree at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2015. Ms. Mathis has worked as an Associate at The Isaacs Law Firm Team since her admission to the bar in zealously advocating for our clients in all areas of criminal defense.

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Mrs. Henderson concentrates her practice in marital and family law in Bedford, Coffee, Cannon, Davidson, Dekalb, Maury, Rutherford, Wilson and Warran Counties. Mrs. Henderson is an esteemed and highly involved member of the local legal community. Mrs. Henderson is committed to protecting her client's rights and serving their children's best interests. Mrs. Henderson has extensive experience handling difficult and complex family law cases in a professional and compassionate manner negotiating when possible and aggressively litigating when necessary.

Mrs. Henderson is a 2001 graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Upon...

Thomas began practicing law in 2003 at the firm of Boston, Holt, Sockwell, and Durham in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee focusing on domestic and civil work such as divorce, child custody and personal injury. He then had the opportunity to begin his extensive criminal law background in 2005 with his move to Murfreesboro to the 16th Judicial District District Attorneys Office. As a former Assistant District Attorney General in Murfreesboro, Smryna, LaVergne and all Rutherford County and Cannon County, Thomas prosecuted cases which ranged from as simple as public intoxication to as complicated as first degree murder and has been fortunate to...

20 Years of Legal Experience in Criminal and Family Law practice

As a native of Dandridge, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, I am honored to serve the legal needs of people of Jefferson County Tennessee, Sevier County Tennessee, Cocke County Tennessee, and the surrounding area with integrity, respect, and professionalism. I have the simple goal of offering unparalleled service and commitment to each and every one of my clients. I will work diligently to offer excellent legal representation to the people of East Tennessee who need to file bankruptcy, create a will or trust, defend their rights in criminal court, or to...

The primary focus of our firm is to provide effective representation and advocacy in the areas of criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy and general civil litigation. Should you have any questions, please contact our office to schedule an immediate appointment.

Highly successful and experienced trial lawyer. Mr. Owen has been defending people in the great State of Tennessee since 1972 . If you are charged with a crime, knowledge, skill and experience are essential for your representation. Instead of waiting and worrying, call Jim right now for a free consultation.

Carin Brio started her practice at one of the largest real estate law firms in the State of Massachusetts as one of a handful of associates who represented clients in over 200 real estate cases every month. Since then, she has added estate planning, probate, family law, and other areas of law to her practice and helped hundreds of clients with the legal matters that are important to them. Now based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Carin and her staff work diligently on their cases - whether it is a contested divorce case, setting up a trust for your family, or...

Melissa is now in private practice after spending seven years with the Knox County Public Defender's Office. During her time as a public defender, she handled criminal cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to felony drug cases and homicides. She is well versed in all areas of practice in Knox County Criminal Courts, from sessions court practice through jury trials. Melissa will bring her zealous representation to your case and will work to achieve the best outcome for your particular situation. She is a client centered lawyer and is ready to fight to defend you and your constitutional rights.

Parks Dance was born in Memphis, Tennessee where he resided with his mother, father, and siblings. Parks graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Throughout undergrad, he interned at The Lanzon Firm and quickly realized that he wanted to pursue a career in criminal law. He attended law school at Loyola University in New Orleans, during which time he worked for the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, participated in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, and completed an externship with Knox County Senior...

Jeremy S. Jennings is the founder of Jennings Immigration Law Office. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jennings Immigration Law Office provides East Tennessee with knowledge, counseling, strategy, and representation in all areas of immigration law. Jennings Immigration Law Office dedicates 100% of its practice to immigration law.

Lauren Biloski is a 2000 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, a 2003 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and obtained her J.D. degree in 2006 from Indiana University. Lauren returned to East Tennessee to practice in East Tennessee and provide assistance to a community that allowed her to flourish. In 2006, Lauren was admitted to practice law in Indiana and Tennessee after successfully taking and passing two bar exams in July. Lauren's passion for the law developed with her internship with Child Advocates, Inc. and the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office. After discovering...

I specialize in all forms of personal and commercial bankruptcy, debtor-creditor law and commercial litigation, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, law related to commercial financial matters, and civil matters where criminal acts have occurred or been alleged.

Blake Andrew Mullins was born in Campbell County, Tennessee and hails from Southeastern Kentucky. An Appalachian, and “mountain kid” at heart, Blake considers his heritage to keep him balanced in his practice and interaction with clients. The proud grandson and son of Baptist preachers, he graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014 with a degree in Political Science, where he earned high honors. Blake attended Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, TN, Blake has his licensure in both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Tennessee. While he is not a native Tennessean, he has made...