Lavinia Lawyers

Mr. MacNeill graduated with honors from Nashville School of Law.

The Baker Law Firm is the law firm of attorney Lance K. Baker. People living in the East and Middle Tennessee area come to see Lance for honest, no-nonsense legal advice. Lance is conscientious about his work, and he is dedicated to offering legal services to all who seek his help. He works diligently for people who have been injured in accidents, those who have had their civil rights violated and others who face criminal charges. Lance earned his law degree from the Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law in 2013, where he was a Dean’s List recipient and was...

Jimmy W. Bilbo has been a practicing attorney in Cleveland, Tennessee since 1985. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the TN Commission on CLE and Specialization. He is Dual Board Certified as a Trial Specialist and in Civil Pretrial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a former president of the Tennessee Association for Justice.

Josh Hoeppner is a proud graduate from the College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelors degree at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. Josh currently resides in Kingsport with his family, and he is happy to call the Tri-Cities home.

Josh has been a licensed attorney since 2010. He has the experience and ability to assist you in a wide variety of legal issues, ranging from civil to criminal matters. During his career, he has spent many thousands of hours fighting for his clients' best interests, whether...

Attorney Mark Stapleton has practiced law for more than 25 years and is committed to serving his community as an attorney, father and member of the First United Methodist Church in Morristown, Tennessee. Mark received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Stamford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He also has a Masters' degree in health law and an advanced legal degree (LL.M.) in health law. Mark became certified by the N.B.T.A. and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in 1995. He is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education events for other lawyers. He...

Since 1983, the Law Office of Mark A. Skelton has distinguished itself as a law firm serving consumer bankruptcy (chapter 7 and 13) and social security disability clients in East Tennessee. The law office also handles adoption/divorce/family law and estate planning/probate cases. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm. Mark Albert Skelton is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. Mark Skelton's daughter, Amy Kathleen Skelton, also graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law and joined the law office upon her graduation and admission to the practice of law in...

Our firm's practice is focused upon the effective representation of clients facing criminal charges in both the Tennessee and Federal Court systems. Ms. Sheldon, who herself was previoulsy a State Prosecutor, has handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including pleas and jury trials. Additionally, due to extensive training, she is now Death Penalty qualified in the state of Tennessee. Other firm areas of practice involve Family and Juvenile Law. We welcome you to contact our office for a free consultation to properly evaluate your case. Allow us the opportunity to represent your legal needs during...

Jeffrey Caudill has experience with thousands of criminal cases. Having well over twenty-five (25) years of combined law and law enforcement experience, he has a unique insight into police tactics that he uses to protect the freedom of his clients. Facing criminal charges or injuries from a car wreck is a serious matter. Jeff believes that good people sometimes have a bad day, that everyone deserves a second chance, and thorough preparation and knowledge of the facts is key to preparing a solid defense. Jeff is a retired Captain with the Kentucky State Police. During his career, Jeff investigated...

Alex Smith is a passionate family law attorney specializing in divorce, custody arrangements, and adoptions. Known for her compassionate approach and strong advocacy skills, Alex is committed to guiding clients through challenging legal issues with empathy and expertise. Alex is an active member of the Knoxville Bar Association and continues to expand her knowledge of family law through professional development and continuing legal education.

In 2004, Adam decided to return home to Knoxville and joined the firm of Dunn, McDonald, Coleman and Reynolds. While at the firm, the relationship was formed with attorney Greg Coleman that eventually led to his representation of individuals with serious personal injuries at Greg Coleman Law. His trial experience and diverse background of representing clients ranging from fortune 50 companies to the individual car accident victim have served him well in fighting for the rights of injury victims. His primary practice areas include: automobile, trucking and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect claims, products liability/dangerous products...

Attorney + Creative at Law. Experienced legal counsel with a client-centered approach. Empowering creators, creative professionals, businesses, startups, athletes, entrepreneurs, and more to build and scale successful businesses and protect their passions through custom legal strategies and innovative solutions to fit your unique needs. Services include: business law; entity formation; business and corporate general counsel; legal guidance for creators, brands, business owners, and startups; business mergers, acquisitions, purchases, and sales; contract drafting, contract review, and contract negotiation; intellectual property law and brand protection; copyright registration and trademark registration and enforcement; real estate transactions, real estate matters, and property law; music, art,...

Julia Spannaus works in several areas of law related to families and children. Her goal is to provide you with a variety of options for your particular circumstance and work with you to find the most efficient route to your stated goal. Her experience as an agency attorney in two states and as an attorney for children and parents provides her with a unique background to assist you and your family. Most consultations are free, so call today to find out what she can do for you and your family.

Jerry Long is a Tennessee Business and Estates attorney. Jerry advises clients regarding business law, employment law, estate planning, real estate law, contracts, and intellectual property.

Michael Auffinger chose a career in criminal law so that he could be a fierce advocate for constitutional rights. It does not matter what you did or did not do – justice demands that law enforcement treat you fairly and not obtain evidence through illegal means. Even when criminal acts have taken place, the government often overcharges defendants and deals penalties that are much harsher than what the situation warrants. Attorney Auffinger thoroughly investigates every detail of a case to make sure this does not happen. He knows how stressful this situation is for his clients and guides them through...

John J. Hollins, Jr. is a partner at Thompson Burton. For more than 33 years, John has been a family law attorney. After all that time, John remains just as passionate about his work.

Prior to joining the firm, John was president and managing partner at Hollins, Raybin & Weissman. While there, he resolved countless domestic relations cases.

At Thompson Burton, John’s practice is devoted entirely to family law. John’s experience has taught him that litigation takes a toll on all parties involved. While litigation is a big part of his family law practice, he also prides himself in the ability to...

John David Drake is an experienced trial attorney. John is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Law School. He served 5 years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. There he gained significant general legal and trial practice. Since 1992 he has provided litigation services to the people of Murfreesboro, Rutherford and surrounding counties. His areas of practice include: DUI, Criminal Law, Divorce and Child Custody, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury.

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.

At the Law Office of Michael K. Smith, we assert and protect the legal rights of our clients after accidents caused by others. Legal issues can cause great emotional and financial strain, and Attorney Michael Smith can guide you through and help you accomplish the legal results you need.

Based upon his experience and reputation, Michael K. Smith is also a proven choice for people needing representation in complex insurance disputes and other civil litigation matters. In the past few years he has won settlements and trial verdicts for clients for substantial monetary amounts. Michael Smith has been practicing law and...

Mr. Bragg has been working in the legal field off and on since the age of 16 and exclusively the last four (4) years. Starting off as an office assistant at Bragg, Mansfield, and Stegall, there Mr. Bragg got his first exposure to the legal system. During his employment at BMS he helped mainly in the area of real estate law. Mr. Bragg has also worked for the Honorable J. Mark Rogers during the Summer of 2006. After attending the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduating in 2006, Mr. Bragg enrolled at the Nashville School of...

At the Office of Old Franklin Law, Chip Cathey will be your advocate for your legal matters. Legal matters can be complex and confusing and can be terrifying to face alone. Chip is experienced with helping clients successfully navigate through their issues and helping clients understand their choices in Wills, Trusts, Contract and Business Issues, Real Estate matters, and Family Law. We help our clients in Williamson, Davidson, Maury, Sumner, White, Putnam, Grundy, Cheatham and Marshall counties.