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Upon graduating law school, from 2007 to 2010 I served as an Assistant District Attorney General for the Fourteenth Judicial District of the State of Tennessee where I gained significant trial experience in prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.. In January 2010, I joined The Crain Law Center, LLC, located in Brentwood, Tennessee where I gained significant civil trial litigation experience. In addition, in 2010 I became litigation counsel for the American Center for Law & Justice, a non-profit religious liberties organization, where I fought to defend religious freedom nationwide.. In March 2012, I founded Southerland Law Firm, PLLC. I am admitted to practice before all Tennessee state courts, and the federal courts of the Middle & Eastern Districts of Tennessee and the Eastern & Western Districts of Arkansas. I have also represented clients in several other federal courts across the country, including in Texas, California, Connecticut, and New York.. I reside in Franklin, Tennessee with my wife, Abby Southerland, and my two daughters Emma Grace and Olivia Faith. I am also a member at Fellowship Bible Church – Franklin Campus.. Previous Positions:

Tom Shumate created Meridian Law, PLLC, in response to our changing times and client needs. Meridian Law’s business model is built around providing superior service and sound legal advice at a fair cost to individuals and businesses across Tennessee. Service areas include business, contract, and employment litigation; disputes involving non-competition agreements and theft of trade secrets; insurance defense; personal injury and wrongful death actions; and probate cases.. Tom graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University in 1995 and from Notre Dame Law School in 1998. He returned to and has been practicing law in his hometown of Nashville, TN since.. Tom is actively involved in the Nashville community and various Bar organizations and has been recognized for his contributions to both:. • In 2011 and 2013, he was selected as a “Rising Star” by the Mid-South edition of Super Lawyers Magazine.• Perfect 10 rating from Avvo (www.avvo.com).• Past member of the Editorial Board of Law Practice Today webzine and current member of the Editorial Board of Law Practice magazine, monthly publications of the Law Practice Section of the American Bar Association.• Two-time past Chair of the Law Office Technology and Management Section of the Tennessee Bar Association.• Lectures to attorneys across the state and writes on issues related to covenants not to compete, legal ethics, legal marketing, and technology.• Served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee for many years and has raised more than $140, for the agency over the past ten years through the annual “Lawyers for Littles” Bowl for Kids’ Sake event he co-founded.• Past-Chair of the Father Ryan Alumni Board and the School Board of Christ the King School.. When not resolving his clients' matters as efficiently as possible, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading, running, and supporting Vanderbilt and Notre Dame athletics.

Timothy L. Miles has dedicated his career to representing shareholders in complex class-action litigation and individuals in employment discrimination, Social Security Disability, Car Wrecks, Workers Compensation and ither personal injury cases.. Whether serving as lead, co-lead, or liaison counsel, Mr. Miles has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for defrauded investors, shaped precedent-setting decisions, and delivered real corporate governance reforms. Judges and peers have repeatedly recognized Mr. Miles’ relentless advocacy for shareholders, as well as his unbendable ethical standards.. Mr. Miles focuses his practice on securities fraud class actions, shareholder derivative actions, and corporate mergers and acquisitions class actions, as well as car wrecks, Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation, Mass Tortm, and more.

Timothy J. Gallagher has 35+ years’ experience as a Trial Lawyer. For the last 25+ years Tim has focused his practice on representing people who have suffered injuries from car crashes, medical malpractice and products liability. Tim has also developed a practice of helping people and other lawyers investigate and litigate insurance coverage issues.. Tim began practicing law in St. Louis in 1988, with Amelung, Wulff & Willenbrock an established Insurance Defense firm where he had the opportunity to learn from highly respected personal injury defense lawyers. Early in his career Tim gained valuable trial and appellate experience which included being on the losing side of the largest personal injury verdict in the history of St. Charles County and winning a case in the Missouri Supreme Court.. In 1996 Tim “switched sides” and began representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. That career move happened after a jury trial in 1995 with a well-regarded plaintiffs firm. It was a fair trial without any antics. The opposing lawyer was impressed by Tim’s skills and professionalism, so after that trial that firm recruited Tim to come work for them.. Tim has tried jury cases in the United States District Court in St. Louis and in the Missouri State courts of St. Louis City, and the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Lincoln and Franklin. He has tried and won personal injury jury verdicts of a million dollars or more in three different venues: the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County. He has tried and won jury verdicts for more than the insurance policy limits in the City of St. Louis, and the counties of Jefferson, St. Louis, and St. Charles.. In addition to jury trials, Tim has argued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. He has won some cases and lost some cases. But most importantly, Tim has worked to help hundreds of people through difficult times in their lives.. Tim has earned a reputation as a dedicated, compassionate advocate and a creative thinker. Most clients are referred to Tim by other attorneys. Tim believes that one of the highest compliments he can receive is when a lawyer that has been on the opposite side of a case with him refers an injured friend or family member to him.. Tim shared the top of the list for The Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s “Top Plaintiff Lawyers 2008” for his role in winning the largest personal injury verdict in the State of Missouri that year. In January of 2014 Tim and his partner Matt Davis received the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Award for “Most Plaintiff’s Verdicts or Judgments” for the year of 2013.. In addition to his practice of law, Tim served his community as an elected member of the City Council of Richmond Heights, Missouri from 2002 to 2010. He is an active member of Little Flower Parish in Richmond Heights where he served on the School Board from 1999 to 2002. He was a volunteer CYC coach for his children’s sports teams, when they were in grade school from 1996 to 2011, then a CYC soccer referee. Tim is an avid runner who runs with the Big River Training Team most Sunday mornings.

Thirty-seven years of successful legal practice in personal injury, trucking, banking, business, collection, commercial, construction, contract, employment, insurance, landlord/tenant, lender liability, products liability, real estate, and workers compensation law using my direct, action-oriented approach in identifying and solving problems.

There are several things I want potential criminal clients to know about me. I have more than 40 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer in Tennessee and Florida. I represent clients who are being prosecuted or investigated for federal or state crimes. The majority of my practice is spent defending federal crimes, mostly white collar offenses like money laundering, wire fraud, health care fraud and tax fraud but also racketeering and drug offenses. Over the years I have represented some of the largest drug traffickers in the world. My considerable experience has allowed me to earn the respect of the Federal Judiciary, the U. S. Attorney's Office, the U.S. Marshal's Office, and all of the Federal law enforcement agencies (DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS, Homeland Security, etc.) in Middle Tennessee.. If you are a foreign national I want you to know I am extremely knowledgeable in immigration law and I have represented and currently represent a significant number of foreign clients. I am experienced in post-conviction matters including appeals, habeas writs, and the appeal of prisoner's rights issues. Please check my case results and client reviews at my website or on AVVO to get an idea about the quality of my work.

Thank you for visiting my Avvo page.  I have been a licensed attorney in the great state of Tennessee since 2012.  I am a business and contract lawyer, so if you need a lawyer for your business issues or a detailed lawyer to create a contract for you, call me!  I'm also a personal injury lawyer, so if you've been injured due to someone else's negligence and through no fault of your own, you will want me by your side.  I'm also a capable elder law attorney: it's important to know the ins and outs of growing old.  Call me today for a case evaluation.

Since law is a profession rather than merely a business, the lawyer's duty to the client is paramount but obligation extends to the Court system, to the public at large and to a system of governance that promotes justice and fair treatment for all.. If I couldn't litigate, I don't know what I would (or could) do.  A semi-serious goal is to try a jury trial in every Tennessee county before I die or retire.  I've got about 80 or so of the 95 counties-- the courthouse pictures that appear at random throughout our firm's web site are part of my jurisprudential safari.. Increasingly, I serve as a civil mediator and enjoy using different skill sets and gray hair to assist parties reach monetary and emotional settlement where hopes of resolution were slight.

Shea Hasenauer spent his childhood in Commerce, Michigan, which is about a 45-minute drive from Detroit.  A son from a loving family, Shea's early interests included sports, enjoying a lake near his home, and time with family.  Shea was recruited by the Cornell University wrestling program and graduated from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations.  Towards the end of his time at Cornell, Shea's legal vocation began to be born.. Shea's legal formation took place at the Ave Maria School of Law in beautiful Naples, Florida.  Shea was really thankful for the time he was able to spend in Florida being formed for his ensuing legal career, meeting wonderful people, and visiting extended family.. Shea's life has been full of many surprises, and after his schooling in Ithaca, New York, and Naples, Florida, as well as internships in Alabama and New York City, Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he currently resides.. The gift held most dearly to his heart is Shea's Faith.

Serving clients across the state of Tennessee

Practicing more than 28 years,I have developed an immensely diverse practice.  I have substantial experience in many aspects of civil litigation, including personal injury (plaintiff and defense), probate litigation, and business litigation.  Some of my more significant business clients have included State Industries, Bridgestone and Comdata.  In addition to my litigation experience, I am also a listed as a Rule 31 General Civil mediator. I have mediated hundreds of cases as a neutral, bringing them to resolution for the parties.

Peter Zettersten graduated from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he earned a certificate in law and government. Peter worked in the Washburn Law Clinic and represented clients in criminal and divorce cases while attending school. During law school, Peter interned at Winters & King, Inc. where he worked on a wide range of legal matters. Additionally, Peter interned in Washington, D.C. with Senator Jim DeMint's office working on the Joint Economic Committee. Peter is admitted to the Tennessee Bar and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, the Williamson County Bar Association, as well as the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Peter is a local of the Nashville area and provides services in Williamson, and Davidson Counties. Peter has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and prior to law school, he worked in corrections as a case manager. Peter is dedicated to being an attorney your family can count on. Peter works in many areas of the law and focuses on family law as well as estate planning and criminal law.

Pete joined Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele in 2016 as an associate attorney in the Brentwood office. His current areas of practice include Insurance Defense, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, and Probate & Estates. Pete is a Middle Tennessee native and graduated from White House High School. After high school, Pete served in the United States Marine Corps working in Military Police as a Corrections Specialist. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008, graduating cum laude. Pete attended law school at the University of Tennessee College of Law where he earned his J.D. with a Concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution in 2012. While in law school, Pete participated on the AAJ Mock Trial Team, was the Articles Editor for The Tennessee Journal of Law & Policy, and interned at the United States Department of the Interior, and both the Davidson County and Knox County District Attorney's Offices. Prior to joining Moore, Ingram, Johnson & Steele, Pete worked in a high volume family law and criminal law firm, earning a reputation as an effective negotiator and trial advocate for his clients. Pete lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and daughter in the Inglewood/East Nashville area. When he is not devoting his time to law, Pete enjoys spending his time outdoors camping and hiking. He is also a fan of the Tennessee Titans.

Paul is a Nashville-based attorney with over a decade of experience serving Nashville and the surrounding areas. Always calling Nashville home, Paul received his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis in 2002, and completed his undergrad at Tennessee Technological University in 1996. Excelling at a wide variety of practices including nashville-bankruptcy-attorneys, employment law, small business litigation, representing employers and employees in civil rights cases, collection prosecution, defense and more. Paul has proven results and is passionate about all things Nashville, including our beloved Nashville Predators. He’s excited about how fast the city is growing. Paul lives in Music City with his wife, two boys, and dog.

Our firm provides elite representation with a focus on federal constitutional rights litigation, state criminal defense, and federal criminal defense.  We also have a general civil practice with experience in personal injury, family, and civil litigation.  Many attorneys consider our team the best in middle Tennessee for litigating constitutional rights lawsuits related to police misconduct and the justice system.

My clients describe me as: Empathetic, Knowledgeable, and Professional. My Top Strengths are:. Communication: I consistently demonstrate strong communication skills, ensuring clients are well-informed throughout their cases.Empathy and Client Care: I listen, understand, and support clients through difficult situations, I make sure my clients are heard and cared for.Expertise and Efficiency: I have a comprehensive knowledge of the law. I handle cases efficiently, achieving favorable outcomes for my clients.. Jess Morgan is an experienced and compassionate family law attorney at Digby Family Law. Originally from Ohio, Jess grew up with a strong sense of community and a passion for helping others. She attended Belmont University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Music Business. Her time at Belmont sparked a deep interest in law, leading her to further her education at Belmont University College of Law. There, Jess obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree along with a Certificate in Entertainment and Music Business Law, solidifying her legal expertise and commitment to serving clients with dedication and professionalism.. With a deep understanding of family law and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services, Jess has built a strong reputation for being a dedicated advocate for her clients. Whether handling divorce, custody disputes, adoption, or other family law matters, Jess takes pride in offering personalized, clear, and insightful guidance to help her clients navigate some of life’s most challenging situations.. Known for her empathetic approach, Jess listens carefully to her clients’ needs, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and attention. Her ability to explain complex legal matters in an accessible and understandable way empowers clients to make informed decisions and feel confident throughout the legal process. Clients appreciate her transparency, especially when it comes to costs, timelines, and expectations, as well as her timely communication and unwavering support.. With a proven track record of success, Jess is highly regarded for her strong advocacy and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. Whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, she consistently demonstrates professionalism, expertise, and a deep commitment to securing the best possible results.. Jess’s clients often describe her as not only a knowledgeable and skilled attorney but also a trusted partner who provides invaluable emotional support during some of life’s most difficult moments. Her ability to balance legal expertise with compassion has made her a sought-after family law attorney.. Outside of her legal work, Jess is dedicated to ensuring that her clients feel valued and heard. She works tirelessly to make sure that her clients are always informed and prepared, giving them the confidence they need to move forward with their lives.

Mr. Anklowitz is an associate at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, representing clients in Social Security Disability matters.. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the College of New Jersey in 1994 and his Juris Doctor from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1998 where he was President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society. For his leadership, the club was presented with the Organization of the Year Award.. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, Florida and in the Federal Courts of the Eastern District of New York and the District of New Jersey. As a Social Security Disability Attorney, he is able to represent Social Security Disability claimants in all 50 states as well as all United States territories and protectorates.. Mr. Anklowitz brings 20 years of experience to the firm. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate at other large national disability firms handling hundreds of claims annually. He is also engaged in the general practice of law representing clients in Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Estates, Wills and Trusts, Criminal Defense, Contracts, Personal Injury, and Bankruptcy.. Mr. Anklowitz volunteers regularly to assist Veterans in their legal and personal needs. He regularly attends and organizes events intended to assist veterans, including fund raising, visiting nursing homes, funerals, memorials, and even going to Veterans' homes to provide counsel on personal matters. Mr. Anklowitz is a Past-Commander of the Sons of the American Legion and Past-Judge Advocate for his local American Legion Post.

Mr Robert Todd Jackson is a lifelong Middle Tennessee resident and a 6th consecutive generation Jackson to practice Law in the State of Tennessee going back to approx 1852...Mr Jackson's father Robert L Jackson, the 5th generation attorney, is still engaged in the practice of Law. Two (2) 7th generation Jackson attorneys,  Robert Lee Jackson II and Markham Todd Jackson, Mr Jackson's sons, recently joined their father Todd in the practice of Law In April 2017 and July 2018 respectively.

Michael Smith has been practicing law and advocating for his clients for about 20 years. After graduating law school, he clerked for two State Supreme Court Justices, on the Kentucky Supreme Court - gaining valuable training and understanding of the judicial decision process.  Because of his past experience working with insurance companies, Michael understands what issues and arguments are necessary to focus on when dealing with insurance companies to win the maximum amount for his clients.  Many of Michael Smith's current clients are people who were referred by past clients or lawyers impressed with his legal skills and results.. You will need a strong advocate to win your case. Michael Smith has key experience in negotiations and court trials because of his past employment as an attorney representing insurance companies, learning their procedures, defenses and arguments.  He now represents injured people against many of those same companies.  His specialized knowledge benefits you by negotiating settlements for a monetary recovery.  Michael is your advocate, working only for your best interests.

Madeleine Lamb is an Associate Attorney at Cole Law Group, P.C., where she specializes in Civil Litigation involving matters related to defamation, breach of contract, and employment discrimination. In addition to litigation, Madeleine also practices Education Law and represents clients who are navigating internal school district procedures.

Liz Sitgreaves is one of six attorneys at the Law Offices of John Day, P.C. where she represents clients in appellate work, personal injury law, wrongful death and tort litigation. Liz attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and served on the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy. Liz received her B.A. in political science magna cum laude from the University of Georgia.. Liz served as a Senior Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Frank G. Clement, Jr. of the Tennessee Court of Appeals before transitioning into private practice with the Law Offices of John Day, P.C. She is a self-proclaimed “people person” who enjoys helping others use the law as a conduit. Liz enjoys listening to her clients, understanding what they are going through, and sharing their story with the courts so her client’s story is given a voice.. Professional Honors. Liz has been a long-time Board Member of the Lawyers’ Association for Women (LAW), Marion Griffin Chapter, where she currently serves as the President-Elect. In 2015, she received LAW’s inaugural Rising Star Award for spearheading LAW’s Coalition for Fair Courts, which provided voter education and outreach during the retention elections of Tennessee’s appellate court judges.. Liz is also a member of the Nashville Bar Association, where she co-chairs the Circuit and Chancery Court Committee, and previously co-chaired the Appellate Practice Committee. Liz was named "Best of the Bar" by the Nashville Business Journal in 2017, an award honoring Middle Tennessee's leading lawyers and corporate counsel. Additionally, Liz is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and was selected for the 2016 Class of the Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law program. Liz is a Barrister in the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court and has also served as an Associate Member of the Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court. She is also a member of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.. Community Involvement. Liz has long been dedicated to public service and has been designated an “Attorney for Justice” by the Tennessee Supreme Court in recognition of her pro bono service in 2015 and 2016. She has also been involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee for many years. Liz is a Big Sister, and organizes teams to raise funds for the organization as part of the Lawyers for Littles Bowling Events. Liz co-chaired the 2015 and 2016 Lawyers for Littles event, which collectively raised over $35,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.. In her spare time, Liz enjoys sampling Nashville’s thriving food scene. For seven years, she wrote a monthly culinary column for the LAW newsletter, the Culinary Docket, which spotlighted local restaurants.

Lauren Gilliam founded the Law Office of Lauren M. Gilliam, LLC in 2011.  The Law Office is a St. Louis, Missouri based firm focused on offering the finest concierge legal services to every client.  Ms. Gilliam appreciates that your time is valuable.  She offers evening and weekend appointments and will meet with you in the comfort of your own home.Ms. Gilliam graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 2008 with a concentration in criminal litigation skills.  Before opening her own firm, she worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and a United States Probation Officer.  This unique background allowed Ms. Gilliam to develop skills vital to her practice.  Exceptional knowledge of the law, preparation, and client advocacy are the fundamentals of Estate Planning.  Ms. Gilliam's experience as a prosecutor is invaluable in representing her clients in traffic and misdemeanor criminal matters.A proud graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia, Ms. Gilliam earned her Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration in 2004.

Kent is an experienced attorney with broad and deep experience handling complex commercial disputes and litigation. He has practiced at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts, peer review proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations.. He has an established record of successful outcomes for plaintiff and defendant clients in litigation, and clients with legal issues and disputes outside of litigation.. In addition, Kent is the author of several articles on areas of interest in the legal community, published in the California Lawyer, Los Angeles Lawyer, and Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Report.. Kent is actively involved with Vanderbilt Law School (VLS). He serves as the attorney advisor for the VLS student volunteers at the Shade Tree Clinic (a Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic), where Vanderbilt Medical School students provide free care to uninsured patients, and law students provide legal analysis, needs assessments and referral services. In addition, he has been the Class Agent for VLS Class '81, a guest speaker at VLS, and a judge for VLS' Moot Court and Mock Trial exercises.  In February 2020, the Winter 2020 issue of the Vanderbilt Law magazine published an article, entitled: Judge Thomas Varlan '81, A Profile by Kent Halkett '81, written by Kent.. Kent is licensed to practice in Tennessee and California.

Ken is a leading entertainment and copyright attorney with Day & Blair, PC in Nashville, Tennessee. He has served as lead counsel in numerous state and federal jury trials and as a specially-appointed Judge in state court. Ken also holds an appointment as an adjunct professor of business and law in Middle Tennessee State University's award winning Department of Recording Industry, College of Mass Communication. Ken's teaching and scholarship focuses on copyright law, business relations, music related contracts, and ethics. Ken is a voting member of the Country Music Association (CMA).

I'm a dreamer, creator, and business professional just like you. I love all things creative, yet understand that your property has to be protected. That's where my firm steps in. I help business owners and creatives establish a firm legal foundation to build on their goals and aspirations.. So a little about me. I'm a graduate of the illustrious Women's College at Brenau University where I obtained a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Arts Management. The following year I enrolled at Florida A&M University College of Law where I learned everything from Environmental Law to International Business Law. In 2011, I earned my Juris Doctorate and passed the Florida Bar Exam later that year.. While working with a private law firm, I enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Law for a Master of Laws in Business Transactions where my focus was Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Tax Law. I earned my LL.M. in 2016. Today, I am licensed in Georgia, the Northern District of Georgia, and the U.S. Tax Court, as well as Florida, and a small business owner, just like you.. Before starting my own firm, I worked for law firms with major corporate clients in different fields of law as a litigation attorney. I also worked for a state government entity in the General Counsel's Office. I have experience handling non-jury trials, negotiations and mediations, and successfully conducting motion hearings on behalf of my clients. My knowledge regarding the needs of small business is vast and useful to enterprising women. I hope we can develop a great connection and work together for years to come.