Hampton Lawyers

Registered patent attorney with experience in the areas of trademark, copyright and patent law. Experience with industries such as consumer packaged goods, sporting goods, aerospace technology, computer and mobile software, medical devices, composite materials, hazardous material handling, environmental remediation, firearms, pesticides, mechanical devices and electro-mechanical devices. Member of the State Bar of Tennessee and U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Lifelong Knoxville resident T. Scott Jones believes in taking risks, but only when they benefit his clients. Active with the Shriners, he emphasizes the importance of community service to each member of the firm. Attorney Jones demonstrates this by undertaking numerous pro bono cases each year. In addition to being a fierce trial attorney, he is also a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Peter Brewer is an intellectual property attorney licensed in Tennesse and in Texas. He holds an engineering degree from Texas A&M University. He is a former Briefing Attorney to the Supreme Court of Texas. Peter has many years of experience drafting patent applications and trademark applications. He also prepares contracts for clients. He serves as a trusted advisor for start-up companies.

Michael D. Watson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, is a graduate of The Ohio State University and earned his Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial Duncan School of Law. After graduation, he founded The Watson Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses exclusively on criminal defense. Over the years, Mr. Watson has defended hundreds of clients, handling a wide range of cases from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. Outside the courtroom, he enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly playing golf and traveling. In 2024, Mr. Watson was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorney. He is a member of the Knoxville...

Chad W. Hampton received his B.A. in History, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee and his Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law. While in law school, he completed a Concentration in Business Transactions in association with the Clayton Center for Entrepreneurial Law and earned honors as the top graduate. He maintains a transactional practice with a focus on general corporate and business matters, real property matters, and estate planning and administration.

I grew up in Bogalusa, Louisiana. After earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi, I attended and received a law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. While attending UT, I worked at night and on weekends at Kern’s Bakery.

For the first half of my career I represented local and national corporations and major insurance companies. During this time I gained extensive trial experience, trying well over 100 jury trials not only in Tennessee but in at least a dozen other states. This work provided me with valuable knowledge of the way and manner...

I started my career in the justice system as a police officer for 16 years. I move to the District Attorney's office after graduating from law school. I was team leader in the vehicular crimes division. In 2000 began my career in private practice. I am now a partner at May & Ryan, PLC we do litigation work mainly in the criminal defense arena with an added emphasis on DUI defense.

Zack England, the founder of England Injury Law, is a native of the Chattanooga area who has dedicated his life to serving the community he holds dear. His journey into the legal field began with a strong academic foundation, earning a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After completing his undergraduate studies, Zack pursued his legal education at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. His decision to become an attorney was deeply rooted in his desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and...

Andrew S. Roskind came to Knoxville from San Diego, California after serving six years in the United States Navy. While on active duty, Andy received several awards including the Navy Achievement Medal, Letters of Commendation, Honorable Discharge, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal for service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After settling in East Tennessee with his wife, Jodi, Andy attended the University of Tennessee where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Jurisprudence Degrees. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Roskind has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law teaching Negotiations...

Jerry H. Summers is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee. Following his graduation from law school, he initially worked for two years as a prosecutor in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office. Entering private practice in 1969, he became the founding member of what is now Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Summers is one of a small number of attorneys who has been included in every yearly volume of "Best Lawyers in America" in both personal injury and criminal law. He is also only one of approximately five attorneys in the State of...

My name is Allen T Christie and my estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. I excel in guiding my clients through the often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. My legal expertise includes services in family protection, wealth preservation, and value-based planning, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals. Whether you are married or single, with a traditional family or a blended one, just starting out or looking...

I am a criminal defense lawyer in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area. I represent clients charged with general misdemeanors, felonies, DUI, drug offenses, seizures and forfeitures, probation violations, orders of protection, and within appeals.

Nashvillian Joseph Kwon graduated from the University of Tennessee with his B.A. degree in Classical Civilizations. Staying true to his alma mater, Joseph attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. At UT Law, he was president of the Asian Law Students Association. Joseph was admitted to practice in Tennessee in 2018, and focuses on family, probate, and bankruptcy law in the Greater Nashville area. Coming from a family of hard-working Korean immigrants, Joseph is passionate about helping clients from all walks of life to attain and protect their...

Jake D. Strawn is an associate attorney in Spicer Rudstrom’s Memphis office. He primarily focuses on insurance defense, premises liability, products liability and workers’ compensation.

Jake earned his J.D. at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where he graduated second in his class. While there, he earned five CALI awards—in Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure II, Secured Transactions and Products Liability—and served in several roles, including as Notes Editor for the University of Memphis Law Review, Vol. 46, and as Associate Chief Justice for the Honor Council. During his first year of law school,...

Personal injury attorney Patrick D. Witherington devotes his legal practice to helping injured individuals in Tennessee secure the compensation they need to move forward, pay medical bills, recoup lost wages and facilitate recovery. We work as a team to coordinate your legal, medical and insurance issues, keeping you in the loop and informing you of the progress of your case every step of the way.

Herbert Thornbury, Esquire and his staff work with clients who have personal injury claims including social security, workers’ compensation and accident injuries in Tennessee.

George Phillips concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, communications law, labor and employment law and commercial and business litigation. He has extensive experience in negotiating and facilitating significant business acquisitions and complicated commercial transactions and agreements, including international contract negotiations. He serves as the general counsel for several companies that do not have an in-house counsel. He is the utility infielder for legal issues for a national pet supply company, regional mortgage company, solar equipment manufacturer and a remediation company, managing their contracts, compliance issues, regulatory issues, liability claims and litigation matters. Practicing in...

For over three decades, I have dedicated my legal career to guiding individuals through some of life's most challenging transitions. Specializing in family law, divorce, and estate planning, I have had the privilege of helping countless clients navigate complex legal landscapes with compassion and expertise. Over the years, I have honed my skills in family law, handling diverse cases ranging from amicable divorces to contentious custody battles. My approach combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of the emotional nuances that accompany these sensitive matters. Additionally, my expertise extends to estate planning, ensuring that my clients' legacies are safeguarded for future...

I am an attorney with extensive experience in meeting clients' needs. I would appreciate an opportunity to listen to your legal issues, help you identify your goals, and help you achieve those goals.

I have been fighting on the behalf of thousands of clients who are disabled and cannot work, or have very serious health problems that make it nearly impossible to simply function without a lot of difficulty for more than twenty years. Often a disability claim is filed as a matter of last resort when a person is out of options. Accordingly, if you can no longer work following a serious workplace injury or due one or more medical conditions, do not waste time because the disability claims process is slow. Get a claim filed and give serious thought to retaining...

At Youngblood & Associates, PLLC, we pride ourselves on being a comprehensive immigration law firm dedicated to offering personalized attention and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's specific needs. I, Kara Youngblood, established our firm driven by a profound passion for helping individuals, families, and businesses understand and manage the intricacies of immigration law. Our team possesses significant experience in immigration issues, as well as related labor and employment matters. We are committed to achieving the most favorable results possible. Our services encompass legal immigration needs for individuals and families, and we also provide labor solutions for green industry employers, focusing...

Annette Kelley uses the past experience she had as an insurance defense lawyer for over a decade to help secure just compensation for her clients in cases involving car wrecks, truck wrecks, workers compensation, premises liability and other serious personal injury cases throughout Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.

Nanette is an attorney with ten years of experience practicing civil rights law in the Nashville area. Having represented students, employees, and employers, Nanette is well acquainted with both sides of virtually all Title IX and employer/employee disputes.

Students accused of Title IX violations on today’s colleges and universities are afforded few, if any, rights. Students who do the accusing are almost always presumed to be telling the truth, but there are some false accusations. If your son, or daughter, is accused of sexual harassment or worse, he needs to know that the very first thing he should do is call...

Exclusively criminal defense.

It's all about the relationship with my clients — meeting their needs and helping to solve their problems.

Working with clients to navigate the ins-and-outs of their legal matters with confidence is where my 18+ years of courtroom and practice experience come into play.

My goal is to empower you to take full control of your case — before the legal system does.

My practice areas are limited to criminal defense, divorce and family law, personal injury, social security disability, and worker's compensation. I also limit the number of clients I work with at any given time, so that I can dedicate my...

As a life long resident of Williamson County, Amy has worked tirelessly in the community, helping to maintain and improve the quality of life for its residents. She is dedicated to servicing her clients by offering sound advice, counseling, attention to detail and prompt service.

Licenses
Tennessee Supreme Court - Tennessee Bar
Education
Nashville School of Law graduated 1993, J.D.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduated 1980 B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, College Scholars with emphasis in Historic preservation

Devoting his practice to the prosecution of insurance claims, Brandon represents policyholders with an unwavering passion. He views each case as an opportunity to help the little guy and seek justice in an otherwise unfair landscape.

Whether you are thinking about applying for disability, or have already applied and have been denied, give me a call right away. In the last 5 to 10 years, Social Security has became more strict in awarding benefits. It is very difficult to go through this process without having an attorney working on your case. YOU DO NOT OWE ANYTHING UNLESS OR UNTIL YOUR CASE IS WON!!!! So, why would you want to risk such an important matter alone without expertise. I have handled many hundreds of successful claims, and yes I am very good at what I do.