Seymour Lawyers

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D.) Editor-in-Chief, University of Memphis Law School Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Bernice B. Donald (W.D. Tennessee) Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association (TENNELA) - Former President (2016-2018)/Board Member (2012-2019) President, Memphis-Mid-South Chapter of Federal Bar Association (2018) Western District of Tennessee, Local Rules Committee, Chair (2020-2021)/Recorder (2018-2019) Languages (English/Spanish)

J. W. Vaughan, Jr., also known as "Jay", grew up in North Mississippi and in 1983 graduated from Calhoun City High School, where he was a leader (Class President, Mr. CCHS, Who's Who, Hall of Fame, Mississippi Beta Club President, American Legion Boys State), a scholar (Valedictorian, Star Student, Rotary Scholar, English, Science, and History Awards), and an athlete (football, baseball, tennis, and track letterman).

Mr. Vaughn attended the University of Mississippi, graduating with honors, and in 1988 received his undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Insurance, Risk Management, and Financial Services. While at Ole Miss, he was active in...

Nashville personal injury lawyers at Bill Easterly & Associates work to restore justice on behalf of individuals who were wrongfully injured in Tennessee. Backed by more than 25 years of collective experience, lawyers at the firm have been successful in obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for their clients, and they are prepared to do the same for you. When you work with an attorney at the firm, your case will be handled completely free of any upfront legal fees. You only pay once a favorable settlement or verdict has been obtained on your behalf. Contact the firm...

Before establishing his career as a lawyer, Mr. Cardwell served his country and is a 20-year retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Following his retirement from the Marines, Mr. Cardwell graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2006, and practiced law in Alaska before relocating to the great state of Tennessee. Mr. Cardwell is licensed to practice in all state and appellate courts in Tennessee, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Cardwell concentrates his practice...

During a difficult time of loss for families, you can trust my firm to handle the legalities of preserving your loved one’s legacy with grace and warmth. We are a small boutique firm where you will experience hands on interaction with your experienced Nashville probate attorney.

Hi, my name is Kristen. I’m a Nashville native mother of two and an attorney with my own private practice, but I’m probably not like most lawyers you know.
Before I earned my law degree, I was an officer and detective for 10 years with the Metro Nashville PD. I’ve worked on SWAT teams, search and...

*Licensed in New York and Tennessee **Serving clients in New York and Tennessee Alyssa gained valuable insights while working at a renowned intellectual property management company protecting deceased celebrities’ brands. While pursuing her M.B.A., Alyssa demonstrated her business acumen by creating a commercialization strategy from scratch for innovative healthcare software developed by university researchers. Utilizing her collective experience, Alyssa provides value to clients by analyzing issues from multiple perspectives. Alyssa strives to resolve problems for her clients, from the simplest to the most complex. Her experience allows her to view problems from multiple perspectives and create personalized solutions. Alyssa utilizes her collective knowledge...

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.

Darren Drake is a United States Navy veteran. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science and subsequently attended law school there, earning a Juris Doctor. He moved to Murfreesboro immediately after graduation and began practicing law in 2010. Darren exclusively practices Criminal Defense law. He is an associate with Drake, Drake, Clarke, & Freeze - An Association of Attorneys.

Darren is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee and is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee.

In his spare time, Darren enjoys spending time with his wife and...

My practice areas include drafting contracts and demand letters, criminal defense, family law & prenuptial agreements, personal injury & civil litigation, and wills, including living wills and powers of attorney. My practice is centered around Southern Davidson and Northern Williamson County, but I handle cases in other regions of the state as well. Don't try to handle a complex legal issue on your own, contact me and I will help. Even if you are not sure your issue is within my practice area, feel free to contact me. In the event I cannot help you I will do my best to...

Attorney Thomas Travaglini is Nashville's Personal Injury Attorney; he puts his focus on establishing personal connections with all of his clients. With over 30 years of experience working as an attorney in Madison, Tom knows how to fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve for your injury. Whether you need help with a worker's compensation injury, auto accident, or other personal injury, Tom will consult with you one-on-one and give you the advice you need. He can also quickly and painlessly handle your divorce or Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Contact him at 615-868-2880...

Amanda Moore is the co-founder of the Tennessee Center for Estate and Elder Law, PLLC. Her practice focuses on probate, conservatorships, and elder law. A graduate of Yale Law School, Amanda also serves as an elected member of the Board of Education for Murfreesboro City Schools. Amanda's compassionate approach to her clients comes from her long career in public service. After law school, she clerked for the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She was then awarded a national Equal Justice Works Fellowship to represent clients in need at a civil legal aid firm in...

Practices in the areas of Consumer Law, Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & 13), Foreclosure Prevention, Loan Modification Assistance, Fair Credit Reporting, Fair Debt Collection, and Student Loans.

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...

Wagner & Wagner is one of the longest-established law firms in Chattanooga. With more than seven decades of proven legal experience, our law practice has steadily grown through repeat business, valuable referrals and a tradition of client satisfaction.

Professional Experience:
Private law practice, Cookeville, TN 1982-present
Rural Legal Services of Tennessee, Cookeville, TN 1979-1981
Admissions:
Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1979
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1985
United States District Court – Eastern District of Tennessee, 1981
United States District Court – Middle District of Tennessee, 1981
Supreme Court of the United States, October 11, 2017
Education:
J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1978
B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Psychology, 1973
Positions:
Past Chair, Social Security Section of the Tennessee Bar Association (2016-2017)
Chair-Elect, Disability Section of the American Association for Justice (2018-2019)
Past President, Putnam County Bar Association
Board of Professional Responsibility for the Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1992-1998
Honors:
Fellow,...

Protecting my clients interests since 1982. Injury Actions, Criminal Actions, Business Litigation and Family Law, my Experience sets me apart.

Attorney Rachel Sharp Upshaw has continued to distinguish herself as an associate at Karla C. Miller and Associates, PLLC. With broad experience in nearly every aspect of family law and more than 80 percent of her practice devoted to litigation.

I litigate and give business advice in the areas of trademarks, copyrights, trade secret protection, and data security issues. I am co-chair of Bass, Berry & Sim's Intellectual Property Practice group and have practiced law in Nashville for more than 17 years. I also have experience litigating employment and general commercial disputes.

Former General Sessions Judge Penny Harrington practices family law including Probate, Wills, Conservatorships and Elder Law as well as Divorce and Child Custody. She has been licensed since she graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 1982.

Jim Embrey is a Partner in our office in Nashville, Tennessee, and he focuses his practice on trucking and transportation, general liability, insurance coverage, professional negligence and medical malpractice, as well as professional malpractice and ethics.
Jim has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies and individual professionals as a trial lawyer, and honed his legal craft while working in-house as a Managing Counsel and General Counsel for major insurance corporations. This dual experience gives Jim unprecedented insight and knowledge to anticipate the needs of his clients and provide exceptional and effective service.
Earlier in his career, Jim served as an Airborne Infantryman in...

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...

Jean Byassee has practiced healthcare and elder law for decades. This includes draft and review of all heathcare contracts like physician recruitment agreements, buy-in for physician practices, joint ventures, wills, trusts, conservatorships and estate challenges.

Serving Nashville's entertainment and business communities for two decades. Office located in the beautiful Film House Building near downtown Nashville. Free consultations.

Larry L. Crain is a nationally recognized constitutional lawyer and frequent Lecturer, and commentator. He has litigated, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law and human rights. Crain's concern for First Amendment issues, particularly the rights of individuals to be free of religious discrimination, led him early in his legal career to serve as General Counsel for the Rutherford Institute and later as Senior Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice where he litigated a broad spectrum of constitutional issues on a national level before the United States Supreme Court, the Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh...

Lexi Woods is a Nashville lawyer licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee. Lexi is the current President of Women In Numbers (WIN), a nonpartisan organization established to engage, encourage, and endorse qualified women to be elected to public office. She is chair of the Nashville Bar Association General Sessions Court Practice Section, and she serves as a mentor in the Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court. She is a member of the Lawyers' Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter; Nashville Bar Association (NBA); NBA Young Lawyers Division; Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;...