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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.

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.

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.

Shanone  is an attorney serving Middle Tennessee and is highly experienced in criminal law as well as estate planning and probate law. She has represented over 500 cases and strives to make each of her clients a priority.

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.

Neely Baugh-Dash is licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and is admitted to practice before the Middle District of Tennessee federal court. She graduated summa cum laude from Belmont University College of Law in 2020. While in law school, she served on the editorial board of the Belmont Law Review and as the Assistant Executive Director of the Belmont Legal Aid Society. The Tennessee Supreme Court recognized Ms. Baugh-Dash as a “Law Student for Justice” for completing over 300 hours of pro bono work during law school. She has volunteered with immigrant and refugee community organizations in Nashville since 2013.. Before law school, Ms. Baugh-Dash earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from Lipscomb University and graduated summa cum laude. During this time, she studied abroad in Santiago, Chile, to improve her Spanish language skills. Her practice includes both employment and family-based immigration, as well as federal litigation challenging unlawful agency action and unreasonable delays. Ms. Baugh-Dash also has experience in cases involving the intersection of immigration and the criminal legal 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 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.

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).

Joshua Evans is licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee. His practice is exclusively Immigration Law including both family and employment-based adjustment of status, employment-based status types (O-1, P-1, P-3, H-1B, L-1, and TN), and naturalization.. He graduated cum laude from Belmont College of law in 2018. While at Belmont, he served as Notes Editor and Articles Editor for the Law Review and competed in the Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition held annually by Emory Law. He received Best Performance Awards in Property Law and Contract Law.. Before law school, he graduated cum laude from Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with minors in Physics and Mathematics.

J. Thomas Mihalczo III is a Nashville personal injury attorney at The Law Offices of John Day serving injured victims of Nashville auto accidents, work accidents, medical malpractice & products liability. He can also assist injured or sick individuals with their appeal of the denial of long-term disability often litigating for benefits under ERISA.. Thomas previously graduated law school from St. Louis University School of Law where he was a leading member of the St. Louis University trial team. He additionally completed his undergraduate studies at the University of , where he was a collegiate athlete as a member of the men's soccer team.. With a passion for representing injured individuals, his legal memberships include the Missouri Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He is admitted to practice within the state of Missouri and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

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.

I am an “AV” rated attorney, admitted in both Tennessee and Alabama. As of February 2024, I have chosen to continue my 31+ year career with Meridian Law in Brentwood, providing legal services to Tennessee companies and individuals. Over the years, my practice areas have included insurance defense, personal injury, products-liability, labor and employment (L & E) litigation and training (including ERISA disability and other fringe benefits), and complex commercial, business and other general civil litigation (contract and tort).

I am a sixty year old board-certified civil trial lawyer who is fascinated by the law of personal injury and wrongful death, also called the law of torts. I have studied the field for over thirty years. I represent people who have been injured and the families of those who have died as a result of the negligence of others.. I grew up in Spencer, Wisconsin, a village about 140 miles due north of Madison. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville in 1978 with a B.S. degree in Comprehensive Business and Economics.. I then moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where I attended the University of North Carolina. I received my J.D. degree in May 1981, graduating with honors. I was elected to the Order of the Coif and served on the staff of the North Carolina Law Review.. I moved to Nashville in May 1981. I was an associate and later a partner in a Nashville firm from 1981 - 1992, and had the privilege to learn how to be a trial lawyer from the late John T. Conners, Jr. On January 1, 1993, I left a partnership in that firm and started a firm that is now known as the Law Offices of John Day, P.C.  The practice of our four-lawyer firm is limited to complex civil litigation on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, automobile and trucking liability and other tort cases that arise from burns and sexual abuse.. I enjoy bar association activities. I have served as President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, Chair of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America Council of State Presidents, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Nashville Bar Association. I am also a past President of the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a non-profit group that certifies trial lawyers across the Nation.  I was board-certified by that organization as a civil trial lawyer over 20 years ago and have been re-certified every five years.  In 2006 I was elected to the American Law Institute.. I also enjoy working on committees designed to improve the quality of the legal system. The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed me to the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization; I served two terms on that Commission and served as its Chair. I currently serve as a consultant to the Tennessee Judicial Conference's Committee on Pattern Jury (Civil) Instructions; I am one of two non-judges on that Committee. Lt. Governor John Wilder appointed me to the Tennessee Judicial Evaluation Commission, the group that evaluates Tennessee's appellate judges. My service on that Commission ended in June, 2009. I was then appointed to the successor group, the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission by Rep. Williams, the Speaker of Tennessee House of Representatives. On September 15, 2009 I was selected as the Chair of that Commission and was re-elected as Chair for another one-year term in August, 2010.  I finished my service on the Commission in the Fall of 2011.  I have also served on the Tennessee Supreme Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission. On January 1, 2008, the Tennessee Supreme Court  appointed me to its Advisory Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure and I was re-appointed effective January 1, 2014.  My service ended on December 31, 2016.. I have been an active legal writer and speaker.  In 1997 Donald Capparella and I combined forces to write Tennessee Law of Comparative Fault, the only book in Tennessee in the field. John Wood joined us for the Second Edition; the book is published (and updated annually) by Thomson West Publishing Company. The third edition of the book was published in the Fall of 2008.. I have also authored "Day on Torts: A Handbook for Tennessee Tort Lawyers."   The most recent edition of the book, now called "Day on Torts:  Leading Cases for Tennessee Tort Lawyers," was released in 2016.. My most recent book is "Tennessee Law of Civil Trial," which was published in the Summer of 2013.. My book "Compendium of Tort Reform Statues and Related Cases, 2008-2014" is now in its fifth edition.  The book is a collection of  tort reform statues and the cases that interpret those statutes.  A new edition, covering changes in the law through July 1, 2016, was released in November of 2065.. I have also written over fifty articles on personal injury and wrongful death law.  Several of those articles have been cited by the Tennessee Supreme Court in court opinions.. I have been honored to speak at legal seminars across the country. I have given over 250 speeches to lawyers in 19 different states. In 2004 former Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Penny White and former Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Joe Riley and I started "Justice Programs" to offer seminars to Tennessee lawyers.. I was honored to be named in the 1993-94 edition of Best Lawyers in America at the age of 36, and have been included in every edition thereafter. In 2009 I was named the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Nashville by Best Lawyers in America.  That publication honored me with the "Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Nashville" award in 2010 and 2014,  and in  2012 with the award for the "Best Bet-the-Company Lawyer" award .  Other than the opportunity to represent my wonderful clients, my biggest professional honor was election to the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2002 at the age of 45. Less than 140 Tennessee lawyers are Fellows in this organization and less than 20 of those have a substantial practice on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases.  I am currently serving as Chair of the Tennessee Chapter.. On the personal side, my wife Joy (also a lawyer) and I would rather be at our cabin on Tims Ford Lake outside of Lynchburg, Tennessee than any other place in the world. Joined by Sarah (age 25) and Michael (21), my children from a previous marriage, and our 9-year old daughter Kate we enjoy boating and other water sports. We also love to hike.  Joy and I are Tennessee Titans fans, and Joy is an avid University of Tennessee Vols football fan.

I am a detail-oriented attorney that pays close attention to the financial aspects of estate planning, probate administration and litigation.  Given the sensitive nature of estate law matters, and after seeing the first-hand effects that a contested will can have on a family, I attempt to identify the sensitive issues that are often present. Often all family members involved have valid concerns that can be addressed by a focused, sensitive attorney. Through communication and negotiation, I focus on minimizing the adversarial nature of such cases and the negative impact it can have on the family. Where issues are unable to resolved, however, I thoroughly prepare and dedicate myself to ensuring that the best possible outcome is achieved for my clients.

Heather Collins is a skilled attorney who focuses exclusively on employment civil rights litigation. Unlike many attorneys, Ms. Collins is very selective in the cases she takes on. She picks cases based on merit – working with clients who have been mistreated at their workplace and can find justice through the legal system. Early in her career, she spent many years working for a prestigious law firm in Washington D.C. She eventually became a partner and opened the firm’s Nashville office in 2007. Two years later, she would open her private practice whcih evolved to HMC Civil Rights and has a dedicated team of advocates working with her.. Ms. Collins has been named a Rising Star in the Mid-South region in the field of Plaintiff’s employment law litigation for three consecutive years by Super Lawyers magazine. She was then named a “Super Lawyer’ in 2014 and 2021. Ms. Collins has served as lead trial counsel in all cases the firm has taken to trial, most of which have successfully reached a verdict in favor of the firm's clients. Call HMC Civil Rights today to request an initial consultation.