Goodlettsville Lawyers

Attorney Joy Nguyen provides zealous advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her primary focus is on special education, disability discrimination and Social Security (SSI) cases but she also enjoys family and juvenile law.

Ms. Nguyen graduated cume laude from the University of North Texas and earned her Juris Doctorate from Belmont University College of Law.

During law school, Ms. Nguyen interned at Disability Rights Tennessee, Elder Law of Nashville and the Nashville Public Defender’s Office. At Belmont, she was recognized with a “Best Performance Award” for her work assisting victims of domestic violence obtain Orders of Protection...

Michael A. Pohl is a personal injury lawyer with over 35 years of trial experience. He devotes his practice to represent people who have suffered serious injuries. He also has extensive experience in representing vehicle rollover accident victims. Michael has represented clients throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. He received his J.D. from the University of Houston and is admitted to practice law in both Colorado and Texas.

Ray Berk began practicing as a trial lawyer in 1977 upon graduating with Honors from The University of Texas School of Law. He has successfully represented clients in many practice areas including defective products, complex business litigation, and personal injury.

Joe is a criminal defense attorney with over 5 years experience. He handles cases from misdemeanor offenses to high level felonies. He takes pride in his work and will always fight for the best outcome in your case.

I was born and raised in Nashville, TN, which is somewhat of a rarity these days! I attended Harpeth Hall, an all-girls school for 8 years and graduated in 2016. I followed in my sister’s footsteps for college and attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. I cherished my experience there dearly and still love cheering on the Frogs from afar to this day. I knew I wanted to become a lawyer from a young age, as my mom was an attorney. Originally, I wanted to practice criminal defense, so I chose to major in Criminal Justice. I pursued several...

Phillip Miller runs his firm with the same goal he has in living his life, to make the world a little better and a little more fair for everyone. Practicing exclusively in the field of personal injury law, Mr. Miller has attained success on behalf of his clients that have gained him national recognition. As a result, he has become a sought lecturer at some of the top law schools in the nation, such as Harvard Law School, Nashville School, and Duke Law School, as well as a hired counsel by other firms to help them prepare for their most...

Every day, Roland T. Hairston, II helps individuals and families find resolution to their legal issues so that they can focus on their everyday lives. Literally, hundreds of individuals and families have benefited from Mr. Hairston’s services. Mr. Hairston graduated from the Nashville School of Law, where he finished in the top 1/3 of his class and passed the bar exam on the first attempt. Mr. Hairston graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a 3.75 GPA and a double-major in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. What sets Mr. Hairston apart as a lawyer is his personal attentiveness to each...

Nathan Moore is an accomplished attorney based in Nashville, specializing in business law. With a strong focus on client-centered solutions, Nathan provides comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and professionals, helping them navigate complex legal challenges and achieve sustainable success. Known for his strategic thinking and personalized approach, he has built a trusted reputation within the legal community and among his clients. Nathan's legal expertise is complemented by a deep commitment to personal growth and professional development. His focus on well-being and balance informs how he approaches client relationships, offering empathetic, solution-driven guidance. By understanding the unique needs of each client, Nathan...

Casey Elrod is a 2017 graduate of the Nashville School of Law. Casey graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Sociology from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. He is a native of Carthage, Tennessee and he attended Smith County High School. Casey joined Jeff Roberts & Associates as a case manager in early August 2014 and worked full time with Jeff Roberts as he completed law school at night. In September 2017 Casey was invited to intern at the month long Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming. He graduated with the class and he is a member...

Don is the main lawyer for the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate division. Probate is the legal process which happens after someone has passed, in order to properly and legally distribute assets, according to the will or state law. He drafts wills/trusts, assists clients in developing a comprehensive estate plan, and counsels administrators of both simple and complex estates through the probate process. He has been doing Probate/Estate for the entirety of his legal career. Mr. Byrd graduated top of his class at Belmont University’s College of Law and received both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Theory and Composition...

A rare Nashville native, I graduated from Hume-Fogg High School and went on to earn my B.S. in Political Science from Tennessee State University and my J.D. from the University of Tennessee.

Since beginning my career in the legal profession, my practice has focused on litigation and dispute resolution. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various criminal and civil cases, ranging from personal injury to family law to business litigation. After spending over four years as an attorney at a distinguished civil litigation firm, I founded Manning Carroll Law where I specialize in business law, estate planning, and...

Peter T. Skeie & Associates is a disability benefits law firm helping people in Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas get the Social Security, ERISA disability, and ERISA retirement benefits that they need and deserve. Peter T. Skeie & Associates is dedicated to helping individuals who are disabled by physical or mental health medical problems get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In addition to Social Security disability benefits, our law firm helps workers get the short-term and long-term disability benefits promised to them by their employee benefit plans. Most employee benefit disability claims are subject to...

When I first attended law school, I had dreams of becoming a big law corporate attorney and doing multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions as my career. As I went through law school however, I realized that I could have just as much fun dealing with complex estates as I could doing corporate law, and the best part was that I would not have to work 100-hour weeks. Throughout law school I tailored my education around the taxation aspect of estate planning and have developed an aptitude in dealing with complex estate planning techniques. I have a passionate dislike for taxes and...

Marissa Knight is an Attorney at Freeman & Fuson where she has worked since 2015. She provides advocacy for a wide range of Family, Divorce, and Juvenile Law matters. Marissa is dedicated to providing personal attention and diligent representation to protect her clients' rights and interests.

Marissa is a native of East Tennessee. She received her B.S. from the University of Tennessee, and her J.D. from the Nashville School of Law. Marissa is admitted to practice in the State of Tennessee and Federal Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

I grew up in Nashville, attending Eakin Elementary, Caldwell Middle, and Hillsboro High Schools.

In my life, I have been a stepchild and a stepfather; I endured a divorce, but am now married again with children of my own.

While at Hillsboro, I received the Ed Hessey award (ask me). After spending five great years in college during the Payton Manning years, I graduated from U.T. (Knoxville) in 1997, and went to work in Nashville and Charleston, South Carolina for the U.S. trucking division of one of the world’s largest international shipping companies.

After three years in the real world, I...

M. Katherine "Kathy" Everette was born and raised in Mt. Juliet, TN. She earned her BS with honors from David Lipscomb University, and her law degree from the Nashville School of Law. She spent 15 years in banking with First American Bank and in 2002 Kathy opened her legal practice in Nashville, TN and has handled every style of case there is. She now focuses on divorce and family law cases in all Middle TN Counties and in Circuit, Chancery, Juvenile, and General Sessions Courts. Her finance and legal background make her uniquely qualified to understand the personal, legal...

Logan is a Registered Patent Attorney at Rockridge®, a Certified B Corp and RealLeaders Top 150 global impact company. Logan previously worked at the University of Cincinnati Tech Transfer Office and the IP team at Angiodynamics, a New York-based company specializing in medical devices used to treat cancers and vascular diseases. Prior to law school, Logan spent nearly a decade as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

A graduate of the Nashville School of Law and Middle Tennessee State University, Ryan is committed to helping individuals in Nashville and Middle Tennessee when the going gets tough. No one wants to need a criminal defense, DUI, or divorce attorney. But sometimes good people find themselves in bad situations. In those times, you want someone in your corner who is empathetic, passionate, and can vigorously advocate on your behalf. Ryan embodies these characteristics, and strives not only for favorable outcomes, but also to make the entire legal process as painless as possible.

John graduated number one in his class from the Nashville School of Law in May of 2020. The primary focus of John’s practice is Personal injury litigation and Criminal Defense. In the criminal arena, he handles both misdemeanors (DUI, possession, assault, etc.) and felonies. In personal injury, John has worked on a wide spectrum of cases involving wrongful death caused by semi-trucks (tractor-trailer), wrongful death caused by drunk drivers, severe injuries caused by vicious dog attacks (dog bites), pedestrians riding bicycles that are hit by motor vehicles, slip and fall cases (ranging from cleaning chemicals being left on the...

Rocky McElhaney uses the life experiences of his father Larry to drive him every day. For over 14 years, this inspiration has helped him secure just compensation for injured people throughout the state of Tennessee in cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers compensation, wrongful death cases and much more. The Rocky McElhaney Law Firm law offices are located in Nashville, East Nashville, Hendersonville, and Clarksville. Call to schedule a free consultation. We Fight for You.

Mitchell enjoys bankruptcy law due to its challenges and its constructive effect on the lives of persons seeking relief from their debts under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Everyone's case is unique and attention to detail is of the utmost importance. Hiring Mitchell as your bankruptcy attorney will ensure that your case receives the individual attention it deserves each step in the process toward a fresh financial start.

Cesar Arbelaez is an experienced attorney whose mission is to provide excellent legal representation to underserved and underrepresented individuals. Cesar Arbelaez uses his skills and experiences as a former prosecutor to provide excellent representation to his clients.

Cesar Arbelaez graduated with honors from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. While in law school, Cesar founded the law school’s Hispanic Student Association and was a member of the school’s Diversity Committee.
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In 2016, Cesar became a licensed attorney in Tennessee. Cesar joined the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office that year as an Assistant District Attorney, the first male...