Palmersville Lawyers

Henry Ambrose zealously represents clients in all Middle Tennessee courts. Having begun his legal career in the Public Defender's office working daily in Circuit and General Sessions courts, Ambrose went on to continue working in the legal fields of criminal defense, consumer protection, construction, automotive sales disputes and automobile dealer finance areas.

Mr. Ambrose continues a practice of maintaining a schedule that allows for maximum attention to each client's particular needs so that each client receives his full involvement. Ambrose listens carefully to his clients to fully understand the details of each individual person's situation.

Henry Ambrose invests significant effort in...

J. Ross Pepper is an AV rated trial attorney with over 27 years of experience with litigation, arbitration and mediation. Mr. Pepper's trial, courtroom and deposition experience is extensive and benefits his clients incalculably. Mr. Pepper is the founding member of Pepper Law, PLC, a boutique litigation law firm which handles litigation matters in Nashville and throughout Tennessee.

Mr. Pepper has acted as lead counsel in a wide range of commercial, employment, probate, insurance, and real estate cases. Notably, Mr. Pepper acted as lead counsel in a nationwide class action involving the sale and marketing...

Buscher Law provides efficient and effective legal advice to clients needing assistance with business law, real estate transaction, asset protection, estate planning, and intellectual property, as well as regulatory compliance in the cannabis, hemp, distributed ledger technology, and Buscher also works with both well known and up-and-coming musicians and athletes to help keep their interests protected. Alex Buscher founded Buscher Law LLC in 2018, initially providing legal advice to hemp companies in Colorado, and quickly realized most lawyers, bankers, and insurance companies were still not willing to take a risk on the legalized industry. This led to an expansion of...

John M. Milazo has been practicing primarily in the area of Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Defense since July of 1999. If you are going through a Divorce, Child Custody or Post Divorce modification; or if you have been charged with a crime John Milazo and his staff can help you through the legal process. Both Contested and Uncontested Divorces are handled professionally and with personal care and attention to detail. Aggressive and Passionate legal representation can be expected from this firm.

I am a Vanderbilt educated lawyer living in Nashville, Tennessee, and primarily practicing in the areas of Family and Employment Law (Plaintiff's side). I have been involved in litigation since 2007, with experience in complex litigation in federal courts. When I am not working, you can find me at a Preds game or watching the University of Louisville and Vanderbilt on tv.

Cathy spent the early years of her life growing up on a farm in the Midwest. Following high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before attending Indiana University at South Bend. Cathy graduated from Indiana University at South Bend with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Administration. After graduation, she worked for several years for a consulting firm before deciding to attend law school. Cathy received her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Cathy worked for several firms, and for the State of Tennessee’s Department of Human Services, before joining Hughes & Coleman in 2006....

Richard is a hometown lawyer, born and raised in Bowling Green. He attended Warren Central High School and continued his education at Western Kentucky University, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He then attended Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2010. At NKU, Richard was an Associate Editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and had his law review article chosen for publication in 2010. After law school, Richard returned home again to begin his career with a defense firm focusing primarily on civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury...

Mariana was born and raised in Brazil until the age of fifteen when her family moved to the United States. During her childhood, Mariana learned her appreciation for hard work and commitment to the safety and well being of others from her father, an engineer, and her mother, a physician. These qualities drove her passion to become an attorney.

Following secondary school, Mariana attended the University of Louisville where she received a full athletic scholarship playing tennis. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. Mariana then proceeded to attend the Louis D. Brandeis School of...

Mr. Coleman is now the Managing Partner and majority owner of Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers, a firm he cofounded in 1985 with J. Marshall Hughes. The firm has grown during its 37 years, and currently has 30 attorneys and 10 offices in Kentucky and Tennessee, and an affiliated firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee is proud that two of his sons, Benjamin and Andrew, are attorneys practicing with H&C. Lee earned his Law Degree from the University of Louisville, graduating in 1981, and earned his undergraduate Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1978. In 1985 Lee...

Martin Sir & Associates is committed to serving families in Nashville, and surrounding counties, and providing them with the comprehensive legal resources they need to protect their best interests. From resolving divorce disputes to recovering alimony payments on behalf of clients, the dedicated legal team Martin Sir & Associates is here to help you secure the justice you deserve.

Don Himmelberg is a criminal defense attorney in Nashville, TN.

Don graduated Middle Tennessee State University before moving on to pursue his J.D. at the Nashville School of Law in 1985. While in law school, Don was employed in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office; he also gained experience as the Law Clerk for Circuit Criminal Court. Upon admittance to the Bar, Don served as an Assistant District Attorney, responsible for prosecuting both misdemeanors and felonies.

After several years as a prosecutor, Don made the decision to enter private practice with his partners, Jim Higgins and Rick Piliponis. Together, the three attorneys opened...

Joe has litigated cases in Ohio to successful conclusion over the past 26 years with amounts in controversy ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars in dispute. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, a recognition given to only 5 percent of the state’s attorneys. Mr. Griffith has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a National Civil Trail Advocacy since 2004. During his career, Mr. Griffith has conducted well over 100 trials and has had many successful jury verdicts for his clients. Joe Griffith is a native of Portsmouth,...

After I graduated from Vanderbilt  Law School, I chose to practice family law due to my genuine concern for those needing representation during what can often be the most stressful and emotional periods of their lives. I now focus my practice on a range of family law matters including: child support, custody, grandparent visitation, alimony, guardianships, adoption, divorce, and father's rights. My undergraduate degree in Psychology, past work in a domestic violence legal clinic, and my internship for the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse division of the Indianapolis Prosecutor's Office have given me a unique insight into some of the...

Amanda Raye Thornton earned a B.S. from Western Kentucky University in 2003, a J.D. from Nashville School of law in 2007 and was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in October, 2007. Ms. Thornton was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Tennessee- Middle District in 2009.

While in law school, Ms. Thornton clerked for Roberts & Associates. After graduating and passing the bar exam, Ms. Thornton joined the office of Roberts & Associates as an associate attorney focusing primarily on family law related issues. In 2013, Ms. Thornton practices at the office of Roberts, Thornton & Pence, an...

A. Parker Trotz joined Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2013 upon graduating from law school. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, he is a fifth generation Memphian.

In 2006, Mr. Trotz graduated from Ridgeway High School in Memphis before attending college at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree from the UGA Terry College of Business, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Following college, Mr. Trotz moved to New Orleans to begin law school at Tulane University Law School. In the classroom, Mr. Trotz was named to the Dean’s List and graduated...

Establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with my clients is what I value the most in practicing family law. I believe I can make a difference in the lives of my clients, providing support and guidance during their time of need. Practicing family law allows me the opportunity to not only advocate for those in typically difficult situations but to also listen to their needs and protect their best interests.

I provide quality representation in a variety of areas of law, including: adoption, divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, grandparent visitation, basic wills, and pre-nuptial agreements

Attorney Yetunde Okunade Aird has been practicing law for almost seven years. She grew up in Memphis, TN. She earned her law degree (J.D.) from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. For her undergraduate degree, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Attorney Aird is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in Indiana. Attorney Aird originally started her law practice in 2014 in Indianapolis under her maiden name of Okunade and it is now known as Aird Law. In addition, Attorney Aird has...

J. Steven (Steve) Anderson has practiced in the area of Family Law and Litigation since 1983. He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. He founded the J. Steven Anderson Law Firm to specialize in family law after having been a partner in two larger general practice law firms. Mr. Anderson’s goal is to protect your interest in premarital, divorce, post-divorce and other situations where specialized experience and expertise in family law is essential. His experience and ability to work closely with other professionals specializing in finance, estate planning, and business transactions offers you the advantage of a broad perspective in...

Nationally-known in legal circles, Timothy L. Takacs is the architect of the Life Care Planning approach to elder law, which features a team of attorneys, nurses, social workers, insurance experts, public benefits specialists, and others who work together to help families deal with the personal, financial and legal challenges created by long life and disability. His innovations have transformed the way elder law is practiced in the United States. Takacs’ insights into the challenges faced by the elderly and their families have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, The Tennessean and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance....

Jeff’s reputation and history of successful litigation spans 9 years as an attorney and 10 more as a paralegal, focused on serious personal injury cases, including auto and truck wrecks, slip-and-falls, dog attacks, and Social Security Disability. He has achieved he highest possible rating for an attorney, attaining the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed Rating of AV Preeminent, in addition to being a SuperLawyers Rising Star for three straight years.

He’s worked for some of the area’s biggest injury firms – and is ready to work for you. Jeff’s practice focuses on quality of representation, not quantity. He efficiently and relentlessly pursues...

I am a family law attorney who graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctor in 2010. I am currently a member of the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Memphis Bar Association. I am also a board member of Junior Achievement in Memphis, Tennessee. My practice today focuses primarily on divorce & mediation, but I am highly qualified and passionate about anything involving the family. Certified in mediation and trained in collaborative law, I understand the value of peace and compromise. As a skilled litigation lawyer, I know when to employ...

Bennett J. Wills is an attorney serving clients all across Tennessee. In 2014 he was awarded the Top 40 Under 40 award by the National Trial Lawyers Association and was awarded Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Rising Star. Bennett's practice areas include, business litigation, business formation/dissolution disputes, various contract matter, construction litigation, consumer defense, and real estate matters.

Erin Nations focuses her practice in the area of family law. She has a solid and lengthy history of skillfully assisting clients through divorces, custody battles, and post-divorce issues of every variety. While based in Williamson County, Erin enjoys working with the courts in surrounding counties as well. In addition to her law practice, Erin serves as a Williamson County Commissioner. She was elected to represent Brentwood's District 6 in 2018 and very much enjoys her work as an elected representative of her friends and neighbors. While in law school, Erin was selected for a full-time clerkship by the...

Rebecca is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Personal Injury Litigation and Business Litigation. She has been listed with Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2009. She was selected to a list of the Top 50 Mid-South Women Lawyers in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. She was selected Top 50 Nashville Lawyers and Top 100 Tennessee Lawyers in 2013, 2014 and 2015. She enjoys an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating in Martindale Hubbell.

Rebecca is the founder of the Blair Law Firm based in her hometown of Franklin, Tennessee. The firm specializes in Personal Injury litigation and...

Curt Masker is a successful Nashville employment attorney who has represented numerous workers in employment matters throughout Tennessee. Curt is a relentless advocate for Tennessee workers and he prides himself on getting the best possible outcome in every case. He keeps his caseload as low as possible to maximize the time he can dedicate to each client. Put simply, Curt has a passion for fighting for workplace fairness. Curt is a graduate of Vanderbilt Law School and he proudly calls East Nashville home. He is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association,...

Michal Durakiewicz has distinguished himself as a relentless advocate for the interests of his clients. He is familiar with courts throughout Tennessee, and represents clients in Criminal Defense, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Business, Education, Professional License Defense, and Family Law matters. With hundreds of hours of courtroom experience, he has established an impressive record of acquittals, dismissals, and reductions of criminal charges. Understanding that the secret to success in the legal field is being willing to outwork one’s opponent, Michal has achieved victories in the courtroom time and time again. No matter what your case involves, Michal is focused on...

Sam Miller's practice primarily focuses on trademark, copyright, and patent litigation. He has served as lead trial counsel in courts throughout the United States for a wide range of clients from celebrities and entrepreneurs to a billion-dollar start-up and one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers. He also is a Rule 31 listed mediator.

Tyler is the owner of the Davis Law Firm. He is based out of Kingston, Tennessee, but also handles cases out of his firm's Crossville office. He handles divorce cases, custody cases, adoption cases, all other family law cases, and criminal cases in Roane County and Cumberland County. If you need legal representation in Kingston, Rockwood, Harriman, Oliver Springs, Crossville, or Crab Orchard, give Tyler a call today!

My name is Matt Gulotta, and I am an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. I concentrate my practice primarily on federal criminal defense and appellate law. I also handle Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) cases, with a colleague.

Mr. Day has been a civil trial attorney for more than 30 years. He is also a certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In addition, Mr. Day is certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys as a legal malpractice specialist and has board certification In Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. Mr. Day graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Tennessee State University in 1980. He earned his Bachelor's degree in just 15 months. His honors and activities included...

Michelle Blaylock-Howser has been involved in the judicial system for over 12 years. She began her legal career with the law firm of Agee, Allen, Godwin, Morris and Laurenzi where she was paralegal to partner Lynn Agee and Susan Bradley. In 1998, she became employed as paralegal with the law office of Wilson and Bradley in the area of employment and personal injury law. In 1999, She accepted employment as a Judicial Assistant for the State of Tennessee under the Honorable Judge Don R. Ash and Honorable Judge J. Mark Rogers for 8 years. She worked full-time...

Alan Crone has over 27 years experience practicing law and representing clients. Alan's firm focuses on providing ongoing advice for his clients in all aspects of their legal lives- both individual and business- including employment law, business and commercial litigation, protecting intellectual property, business formation and succession planning, business operation and compliance. His litigation experience includes complex business, commercial, and employment-related disputes, personal injury, business divorces, minority shareholder disputes, non-competition and intellectual property litigation and more. While he is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Arkansas, he has represented clients in courtrooms all over the United States.

I have been a lawyer for over 25 years representing the injured people in and around Memphis, TN. I have always represented the individual, not the insurance companies. I am here to help you get the proper compensation after your auto accident. I have extensive trial experience in all the Courts and have successfully represented thousands of people in and around Memphis. When you hire me as your lawyer, you will be represented by me, not by an associate or a paralegal. I answer all your questions, not an employee. I come from...

Michael Montesi has practiced law for more than 30 years, helping accident and personal injury victims get the help they deserve. He is managing partner at the well-respected 40 year old law firm of Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi in Memphis, Tennessee, where he gets results for clients in more than 25 areas of practice. Montesi has helped thousands of clients across the states of Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Derek O. Fairchilds is a trial lawyer who is licensed to practice throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi. His areas of expertise are automobile accidents, trucking accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Fairchilds is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He has been named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of personal injury litigation in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The insurance companies often have significant advantages over injured persons who are not represented by counsel, including disparities of knowledge,...

Attorney Michael G. Floyd, born on October 17, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the youngest of eleven children. During his time at Roxborough High School, he was actively involved as the President of the Black Student Union and a member of the chess club. His athletic excellence in football and track earned him a scholarship to Le Moyne-Owen College in Memphis. He later transferred to Tennessee State University, where he became deeply engaged in civil rights activism, notably participating in demonstrations and the landmark case Garner v. Tennessee, which was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also a member...

Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC is a Memphis law firm concentrating on a select few areas of law. Our attorneys have years of experience and can confidently guide you and your legal project to a successful outcome. Our law firm is located inside of Minglewood Plaza (the music hall) on Madison Avenue, in the heart of midtown Memphis. We pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable to all of our clients regardless of whether they’re a corporate client or just have a traffic ticket.

I am a trial and consulting attorney representing individuals and businesses on a variety of matters. Our Firm has successfully protected clients on a variety of matters, including wrongful death cases, traumatic injury, medical malpractice. We have represented numerous clients resolving matters through the trial stage and on the appellate level. While we view all clients as high profile, we have been blessed to successfully represent individuals and businesses on matters that have received media coverage. Our focus for all clients follows the same consistent tradition and philosophy of maintaining our quality and integrity, protecting our clients and preserving justice.

Herbert Hurst is dedicated to helping the people of Memphis and the surrounding mid-south areas with Bankruptcy and Wage Earner relief in order to stop your creditors' harassing phone calls, stop repossessions, stop foreclosures, stop garnishments, stop lawsuits, stop evictions, consolidate your debts, and, above all, help you get a fresh start in life. Our practice is focused primarily on Chapter 7 straight bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Wage Earner bankruptcy.

Kingsport - a small town in East Tennessee - is where I was raised. That's where I attended college, graduating from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) with a history and political science degree. In 1970, I was commissioned as an US Marine Corps officer. I served 4 years, including 13 months in Vietnam. After the Marines, I went to grad school at ETSU and then came to Memphis to earn my law degree at Memphis State University - now the University of Memphis - in 1979. I started his private firm in 1984. And now I'm an...