Westport Lawyers

Amanda manages a boutique firm which serves clients in Tennessee and Georgia. Amanda focuses primarily on business and estates matters including: contracts, trademarks, business formation, wills & trusts, powers of attorney, and probate.

Attorney E. Michael Brezina, III, practices in the following areas: Small Business/Commercial Disputes, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice/Health Care Liability Actions (“HCLA”), and Construction Disputes/Issues. His wide-ranging practice includes, but is not limited to: Contract Drafting/Negotiation, Breach of Contract, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Torts, Entity Formation, Wrongful Death, Health Care Law, Nursing Home Negligence, Construction Litigation; Trial/Appellate Practice; Sports & Entertainment Law. Over the course of his career, Michael served for years as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee College of Law. In recent years, Michael’s practice has expanded to include Sports & Entertainment Law, where his practice...

Haley Henry was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from the University of Tennessee and her Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. In 2014 Mrs. Henry passed the Tennessee bar and was admitted to practice. Her primary area of focus is Social Security Disability, as well as Personal Injury. As a Knoxville native, she finds the opportunity to assist the underserved population of East Tennessee to be very gratifying. She has successfully represented hundreds of claimants at all levels of the appeals process, including the administrative hearing level,...

I represent families and individuals seeking legal status or citizenship in the United States, entrepreneurs starting or purchasing businesses, and businesses hiring or transferring foreign workers. Our cases include adjustment of status (green cards), citizenship, fiancee visas (K1), business visas (E, L, H-1B, O-1), and people with extraordinary ability (EB-2 with National Interest Waiver).

With over 30 years experience Brooks Law Firm offers representation for: Adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense, Civil Forfeitures and Traffic Tickets.

Martin L. Pierce is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Tennessee Technological University in 1978. He received that institution's Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 1988. Martin received his law degree, with high honors, from the University of Memphis in 1981, where he was a published member of the University of Memphis Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia, as well as before the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Martin works primarily in the areas of: (1) Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law,...

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....

Christopher Eads, a lifelong Tennesseean from Bluff City, has been a licensed attorney since 2015. After graduating from Sullivan East high school, Chris earned a football scholarship to Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He then returned to East Tennessee with the intention of pursuing a career job until friends suggested he apply to law school. Chris graduated in the top 10 of his law school class and started working as an insurance defense attorney in Brentwood, Tennessee, after graduation. He was recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2020 as...

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...

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...

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...

Mary Beth Hagan practices law primarily in the field of construction law. She represents persons in a variety of legal disputes both in residential and commercial construction. Ms. Hagan has represented contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, and homeowners throughout her career. Ms. Hagan assists contractors and subcontractors with their daily legal matters, as well as the disputes that need to be heard by the court or arbitrator.

Jenna M. Nichols is a native Memphian and third generation lawyer. Jenna’s practice covers the areas of family law, divorce and separation, child custody, child support, juvenile law, paternity/parentage, adoption, wills and trusts, and estate planning. Jenna is also specially trained in collaborate divorce and she is a strong advocate for mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods, as she believes these methods enable clients to retain the most control over the resolution of their issues.

Attorney Corey B. Trotz was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During his teenage and college years, he always had jobs to earn extra money, often working with his father, who was a building contractor. Mr. Trotz also worked at a pizza restaurant where he learned not only how to prepare food in a quick-paced environment, but he learned how to relate to people in general. It was also during these early years that Mr. Trotz learned hard work was one of the keys to success. He graduated high school from the McCallie School in Chattanooga, where he played varsity...

J. Jeffrey Lee is one of only five Certified Criminal Trial Specialists in Memphis, Tennessee and and he has recently been rated as one of the Three Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Memphis. He has also been Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has attended the Tennessee Criminal Defense College on numerous occasions, along with the renowned National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia. He was recently inducted into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has also been selected as a 2015 Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers....

After years of working exclusively in the Chattanooga area, Tim has now linked up with this tremendous team of trial attorneys in John Whitfield, Chuck Flynn, and Sarah Bearden to represent clients throughout Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and beyond. However, helping the community we live in is a cornerstone principle for Tim. With the desire to invest and help the people of Hamilton County and the surrounding area Tim has become of counsel with Best and Brock. First and foremost, Tim is a trial attorney. His practice focuses on all matters of personal injury and wrongful death; with...

Nick Rice Partner Attorney Nick Rice Nick, known formally as George Lawrence Rice, IV, is a third generation attorney following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father. Mr. Rice first started studying the law when he began working for Rice Caperton Rice PLLC in seventh grade. He graduated Christian Brothers High School where he served four years on the Honor Council. Mr. Rice graduated from The University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2000. He returned to Memphis to attend law school and continued working at the firm. Mr. Rice received his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C....

Jessica Farmer Ferrante Senior Associate Attorney Jessica Ferrante, of Rossville, Tennessee, was hired by Rice Caperton Rice PLLC as an associate attorney after she graduated from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2012. Mrs. Ferrante excelled in her academic studies. She graduated from Collierville High School in 2005. From there, she attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she graduated with Honors in 2009. Mrs. Ferrante was ranked in the top of her class at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in November 2012 and is a member of the American...

Over the last ten years, I have been fortunate to practice in a variety of areas of civil litigation, including: - Medical Device Litigation, including class III and 510(k) implantable medical devices for persons located in multiple continents and across the United States - Professional negligence (including medical malpractice, dental malpractice and legal malpractice) - False Claims Act cases - including for Medicare Fraud, Government contractor fraud, and IRS Whistleblower - Construction litigation involving the building of roads, bridges, and parking garages, to name a few - Complex business litigation involving millions of dollars of alleged damages in...

Caroline helps small businesses and individuals in personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as other civil matters. During her legal career, Caroline has successfully represented hundreds of clients in personal injury matters, including accidents involving vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and tractor trailers. She also serves as General Counsel for the Sparta Housing Authority and is the City Attorney for Sparta, Tennessee. Caroline has been recognized for her leadership and experience. In 2020, she was selected as a member of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law class, and in 2019, Caroline was selected as one of the...

Layne Gillespie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2007. Layne began her legal career in Virginia as an intern for the Honorable Michael L. Moore, Circuit Court Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. After her internship, Layne worked at ChildLaw Services, Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to the representation of abused and neglected children. Upon relocating to Chattanooga in 2008, Layne joined Clark & Washington, LLC as an associate attorney where she practiced bankruptcy...

My legal career has focused on protecting the rights of individuals against big corporations. My main work in this regard is in three areas: (1) pursuing justice for victims of dangerous corporate products (mainly mesothelioma / asbestos victims); (2) representing labor unions; & (3) advocating for employee's rights.

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...

Alex Gambino is a Registered Patent and Intellectual Property Attorney at Thrive IP®. Alex has successfully applied for and secured numerous patents, trademark registrations, and copyright registrations for his clients. He also has experience in various facets of intellectual property litigation, contract drafting and review, entity formation and governance, and regulatory guidance. Alex earned his Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law and received an undergraduate degree in Marine Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Previously, Alex worked as a Technology Commercialization Analyst for the University of Tennessee Research Foundation...

Darrell Douglas was born and raised in LaFollette, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2010. His Doctor of Jurisprudence was awarded in 2014 from Mississippi College in Jackson, Mississippi. Darrell was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in 2014.

Having grown up in East Tennessee, Darrell knew he wanted to return home to begin practicing law. Darrell’s upbringing gave him a strong desire to assist those who have been injured through no fault of their own; and to help them recover compensation for those injuries.

During his time in practice, Darrell has experience in...

Bruce Fox is a partner and co-founder of Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette. His personal injury practice focuses on automobile accidents, workers’ compensation, products liability, hospital and nursing home injuries, and trucking litigation. In addition, Bruce has significant multi-state lead counsel Class Action litigation experience against a variety of defendants. He is a current Master of the Bench of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court in Knoxville. He is one of approximately 100 Tennessee lawyers selected for membership by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). In 2011 he received the Paladin Award for East Tennessee from the Tennessee Trial...

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...

Litchford is a founding member of Litchford, Pearce & Associates, PLLC. Litchford is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia and concentrates his practice in government law, commercial litigation, personal injury, business transactions, and criminal defense. In 2016, Litchford was named a “2016 Rising Star” by Super Lawyers of Thomson Reuters.

Litchford has extensive trial experience in representing clients in a variety of areas, including governmental regulations, personal injury, criminal defense, federal and state constitutional law, real property disputes, and public records and annexation actions. Litchford also serves as general representation counsel to various companies involved in the following markets:...

Graduated Vanderbilt University in 2002 Graduated from University of TN College of Law in 2005 Former Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph Tipton on TN Court of Criminal Appeals Worked with Summer, Rufolo & Rodgers (formerly known as Summers & Wyatt) in Chattanooga since 2006 Specializes in appellate work and criminal defense, including state and federal cases.

Mr. Weiss concentrates his practice on civil litigation and criminal defense. This defense lawyer represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of legal issues. He has handled an array of civil cases including automobile collisions, malicious prosecution, defamation, bad faith insurance claims, residential construction disputes, and many others.

As a keen negotiator and litigator, this criminal law attorney has resolved numerous cases that achieve results that meet or exceed client expectations. As a strong proponent of zealous advocacy, Mr. Weiss stands up for the rights of his clients. For those accused of a crime, Mr. Weiss is able to effectively...

Melanie Hogg grew up being known for her diplomacy. Most parents know their kids are going to be lawyers because they argue with them. Instead, Melanie’s folks knew she was destined for a law career because she reasoned them to death.

A senior attorney at Held Law Firm, this Knoxville native is returning to her roots in Tennessee after she gained a national perspective on family law issues by practicing family law in Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and in Georgia where she was certified as a Family Law Specialist. A seasoned lawyer with more than 15 years experience in five...

Mike Baisley practices in the areas of business transactions, real estate, commercial law, and business litigation. Typical client engagements include new entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, shareholder disputes, and bankruptcy and creditor’s rights. He also represents both owners and contractors in construction disputes. Mr. Baisley joined Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C. in January 2018. He was previously a partner at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2005, where he was a member of The Tennessee Law Review and served on the...

Christopher Rogers attended Nashville School of Law and passed the board on March 2017. CDR Law was started by Chris and provides services for Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Family Law in Eastern Tennessee.

Mr. Dziewulski brings decades of experience as a company founder, consultant, investor, and executive in businesses as diverse as architecture, software as a service, machining and manufacturing, residential property investment, and construction. Through these experiences, he developed an understanding of the issues businesses face and the effect that proper legal guidance can have on the success of a company. Healthcare Much of Mr. Dziewulski's practice has focused on medical compliance, employment matters, credentialing, premises liability, policy and procedure development, and real estate matters for medical practices. Today his focus is on addressing challenges faced by emerging practice types such...

Elizabeth Luminoso is a dedicated criminal defense attorney in East Tennessee, who prioritizes compassionate, client-centered representation. Elizabeth’s approach goes beyond defense; she is committed to helping clients navigate the court process with minimal disruption to their lives, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term well-being. Clear, consistent communication is a cornerstone of her practice, ensuring that clients are fully informed and engaged throughout every step of their case. Call/Text (615) 652-1182 today to set up a free consultation!

Mr. Doolan is an experienced litigator having worked exclusively in civil litigation for the past 15 years. He has extensive experience in workplace injuries and has tried numerous cases with the Tennessee Bureau of Workers Compensation with favorable results for his clients. He has also litigated numerous employment and personal injury cases throughout East Tennessee.

Patrick L Looper started his private law practice in November 2000, after more than 16 years of experience in serving as a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, police consultant, and police academy instructor. His firsthand experience gives him a unique insight into Tennessee law.

Education
J.D., Nashville School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee, 2000
B.S., magna cum laude, University of Tennessee, 1996

Bar admissions
US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee

Other professional experiences
Police consultant: January 1992 – present
Police academy instructor, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy for the State of Tennessee: March 1989 – November 2000
State trooper, Tennessee Highway Patrol for the State...

Shelley S. Breeding is prominent Knoxville family law, business law and civil litigation attorney with years of experience handling multi-million-dollar divorce and business cases in state and federal courts. She has argued numerous cases in front of the Tennessee Court of Appeals and cases in front of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Shelley represents individuals as well as corporations, handling everything from forming the corporation to drafting contracts to litigation for her business clients. Shelley's family law practice focuses on adoption and complex divorce cases, which often require expert witnesses for business valuations, commercial and residential property appraisals and frequently...

I represent clients in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate. I focus on my clients' individual needs and clients informed about the status of their case and current legal issues. I zealously advocate for clients to resolve thier legal issues. I am always happy to answer questions and discuss your case. Call me at 423-613-0160.

You're charged with a crime and feel like you're seen as guilty until you prove you're innocent. Maybe you've celebrated a bit too much or tried to escape your problems and picked up a charge and don't want to lose your job or have a criminal history. You need out of a bad marriage. You want to rebuild your family or divide your assets between your loved ones for use after you're gone. Don't feel overwhelmed by the process...we can help! When you walk through the doors of our office, you're going through some of if not...