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I was born in Chicago Illinois, and had a great childhood in Chicago in a large family.  When I graduated high school I worked three years in a steel mill while attending college part-time.  I eventually joined the military to finish my schooling on the GI bill.  In the Army, I worked as an operating room technician (handing the surgical instruments to the surgeon) for 3 and 1/2 years in a military hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii (a wonderful assignment as you might expect).  As planned, I finished schooling after I left the military, and the GI bill funded my tuition all the way through law school at Southern Illinois University.  I am forever grateful that I was afforded that luxury that so many others are not.  Upon my graduation from law school in 1986, I returned to the U.S. Army as a JAGC attorney, where I practiced as a criminal defense attorney at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky for three years.  Upon my discharge in 1990, I entered private practice first in Nashville, Tennesseee for three years, then in Chattanooga, where I have remained for the past 20 years.  I love Chattanooga, and I am very impressed with the legal history and traditions of our town, and the first rate judiciary our town seems to consistently produce.  Having worked in so many other jurisdictions, I am keenly aware how lucky Chattanooga is to have such a friendly, competent bar, and fair, concerned judges.  My staff and I try our best to honor and uphold the high standards of the Hamilton County courts, and we will do our best to help every client that puts their faith in us.

I truly enjoy using the law to help people through difficult times in their lives.  Whether you've been accused of a crime, need a divorce, have an issue involving the custody or care of your children, or you've been injured as the result of another person's negligence, I can help you get the result you want.  I chose to focus my practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury because those are the areas in which people in my community need the most help.. There's nothing more satisfying than helping people regain or maintain their freedom.  Just because you're accused of a crime, doesn't mean you should have to go to jail.. Helping people get to the other side of their divorce—to a place where they can move on, and raise their children as they wish—is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.. You probably already know how difficult it is to get an insurance company to pay you when they should, which is why I thoroughly enjoy forcing them to do so when a client of mine has been injured.

I regularly volunteer by conducting training sessions on professionalism, interviewing and resumes for students at local universities in the Chattanooga area.

I recently joined Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel law firm as an associate in its business section. I focus my practice in the areas of commercial and business transactions, environmental and regulatory law, and general business law.

I provide tenacious, vigorous representation and I fight to protect my clients’ rights and interests in the courtroom. I cannot guarantee a particular result in any case, but I can promise you that I will do everything I can to give you the best possible chance at achieving your legal goals.. The legal system is complex, and entering into it without the right lawyer by your side is likely to lead you to failure. To reach your legal goals, you need a lawyer with the experience and tactical knowledge to present persuasive arguments in court and provide you with effective advice and legal guidance. I have successfully represented numerous clients over the course of my career.. I am a lawyer with integrity. I will always be straightforward and honest with you, and I will work with you to tailor my strategy to meet your particular needs. My advice to you will always be based on resolving your case in an efficient, expedient manner. I also make sure that my clients are always well-informed about their case and that they can contact me with any questions or concerns.. I genuinely care about my clients and I am passionate about helping them achieve their legal goals. Contact me today to learn more about my legal services and what I can do to help you.

I practice in the areas of corporate and business organizations, partnerships and limited liability companies; corporate and business planning, with a concentration on private and family owned business; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate governance and non-profit organizations.

I practice focuses primarily on tax exempt organizations, estate planning and administration, bankruptcy, and tax matters.. I serve on the Boards of Directors of three private foundations and of Bryan College of Dayton, Tennessee.. I also served one term as a member of the House of Delegates of the Tennessee Bar Association and was appointed by President Gerald Ford as a member of the first Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation in 1974.

I offer a customizable range of legal services to help you protect your legal rights and interests without destroying your budget.No matter what your legal needs are, I always place my clients first. I will take the time to explain to you exactly what is happening in your case, how different legal issues might affect you, and what might happen next. I will work closely with you to understand your needs and goals in order to help you make an informed decision about the steps you should take.. I hold myself to the highest standards when working on each case. I prepare every case as if it were going to trial while working to get the best settlement for you. I also maintain strict legal ethics in dealing with clients, judges, and opposing attorneys.I use technology to streamline my practice to complete work more efficiently and keep your costs down. Technology also allows me to offer more responsive service including clients being able to view their case status online at any time.Contact my office today to schedule a consultation.

I love helping my clients battle big corporations or massive bureaucracies to get the benefits they deserve, which is why I love working at Eric Buchanan and Associates, where fighting for my clients is what I get to do every single day.. Before joining this firm, I spent my first four years as an attorney in civil litigation, and enjoyed significant success in jury, bench and Claims Commission trials for both claimants and defendants.  I also was privileged to act as lead brief-writer for many appeals, including a successful appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court, which ultimately led to major changes to Tennessee’s insurance law (Allstate Ins. Co. v. Tarrant, 363 S.W.3d 508 (Tenn. 2011)).  I also was heavily involved in several high profile cases involving intricate legal and factual issues and many millions of dollars.. At Eric Buchanan & Associates, I am able to use my litigation background and experience to effectively battle behemoths and win benefits for my clients.  I love the personal character of my disability practice, which lets me watch my work turn directly into immediate and incredibly positive changes for my clients.  I have always known that I am a "crusader" by nature, which is why I like nothing better than battling giants for my clients for my clients every day.. I also enjoy technology (i.e. I have strong nerd tendencies), and I recently learned computer code in order to develop Job Sleuth, an iPhone app for Social Security Disability Practitioners that gives instant and complete access to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles whenever and wherever they have their phone at hand.. In addition to my job, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two girls,  playing hockey, reading, and playing practically any game that involves strategy.  I love my alma mater Bryan College, in Dayton, Tennessee, and while studying there enjoyed playing as a scholarship  pitcher and third baseman.

I have practiced Social Security disability law for the past 21 years and I love what I do.  My practice is a small practice, but it allows me the opportunity to get to know my clients and the specific facts of their case.  I enjoy the one-on-one contact that I am able to have with my clients.  I am certified as a Social Security Disability Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  I have represented thousands of individuals in disability claims at all levels of the appeal process.  My paralegal has worked with me for the past 17 years and is a great asset to me and my clients.  I strive to give my clients the personal attention that they deserve.

I have practiced law for over two decades in federal and state courts across the Southeast and beyond.  I am blessed to love my clients and my work.  Outside of the office and courtroom, I like to be on my boat with my girls (wife, two daughters and Dolly the cavapoo) aboard.

I have over 20 years of practice experience in Tennessee and Georgia.  I am a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Family, Civil and Domestic Violence Mediator.  I am a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) securities arbitrator, U.S. Department of Justice/Key Bridge Foundation mediator in matters arising under the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act, and admitted to all courts serving East Tennessee and Northwest Georgia including the U.S. Supreme Court.  I am trained in collaborative law and practice as well as in military divorce and Veterans Administration benefits claims.  Before becoming a lawyer, I was in hospital and medical staff administration.  I bring a practical approach to the practice of law and work hard as a team with my clients, seeking to attentively listen to their concerns, goals and desired outcomes.  To the fullest extent of the law and considering my clients' facts, I work hard to achieve their goals and desired outcomes.

I have learned over the time I have been a lawyer that good people fall on hard times and make mistakes.  When they do, they need someone who will be there for them to help them out.  I have also learned that law enforcement and the district attorney do not necessarily fill the role most of us were taught they filled when we were growing up.  Abuse of power is rampant, and many in our system have forgotten their role is to seek justice, not exact vengeance.. My education and background has led me to want to help people that make mistakes and protect them from those who want vengeance, not justice.  I enjoy fighting for my clients and making sure I do whatever it takes to legally and ethically protect them and advance thier interests.

I have dedicated my practice to assisting Hamilton County and Bradley County residents (and surrounding areas) through the very difficult process of becoming divorced. I pride myself on being available to my clients for all of their needs, providing excellent representation, and being affordable.

I have been representing people in court since 1986. I have successfully represented clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the country and I regularly try cases before state and federal court juries.My career has been varied as I began as a private defense attorney in Boston and then worked for a number of years as a prosecutor when I moved to Tennessee in the early 1990's. Since 1998 I have been in private practice at Davis & Hoss, PC.Representative cases have included such varied subjects as federal fraud and white-collar cases to innovative homicide cases. I was the first attorney in the United States to introduce mitochondrial DNA as evidence in State vs. Ware. I have been lead counsel in more than 150 jury trials and I have been lead counsel in six death penalty cases. As as Assistant District Attorney, I prosecuted serious felony cases including cold case homicide investigations and more than twenty first degree murder cases. I ocassionaly serve as Special Prosecutor or as a Special Judge in criminal proceedings in Tennessee.In civil actions I have represented clients in age discrimination, retaliatory discharge, negligence, accidents, child injury, real estate, and complex personal injury cases.I have taught Criminal and Constitutional Law at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and previously taught trial practice as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee School of Law in Knoxville.Outside of work I serve on the Allied Arts board as treasure and Chattanooga Boys Choir board as president. My wife, Heather, and I put on the Chattanooga Bike Camp each June teaching kids with disabilities how to ride a bike. I serve on the board of the camp's parent organization--Lose the Training Wheels. I am an active member of the Chattanooga Track Club and a race director of the Signal Mountain Pie Run 10k.

I have been an attorney since 1989 with a strong emphasis on Fathers' Rights and Family Law.  I was a victim parent of parental kidnapping, with my child taken to a foreign country.  With a background also in law enforcement (State Trooper & Drug Enforcement Agent), serving my clients well is my highet priority.. My law enforcement career included Wisconsin State Patrol, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Hampden (ME) PD, and Collegedale (TN) PD.. My law practice began with the firm of Paty, Rymer, & Ulin, P.C. in downtown Chattanooga.  From there, I opened my own firm with the name "Kenneth R. Lawson & Associates", and then "Lawson & Newkirk".. Today my firm name is "Ken Lawson Law" and we bring to our clients an expertise in family law, representing both men and women in divorce, custody, child support, both in filing cases and defending them.. I have a burning desire to help people solve problems they are unable to solve themselves.  This is especially so with Fathers' Rights, which have been traditionally minimized in the past.  Although conditions for fathers have changed, Fathers' Rights still often are not protected as they should be.   This burning desire to protect people's rights is at the heart of our motivation to be of help to our clients.   Although I have a hearing impairment, my hearing dog (service dog), Olive, and I are well-recognized in all of the courts.. We have a spanish-speaking staff, so we provide a wide range of services to the Spanish-speaking cultures.

I have been a litigator for 10 years in courtrooms throughout Georgia and Tennessee. When I take your case, my team and I give you the attention and treatment you deserve as our client. Our investigators, paralegals, and lawyers have the experience and drive to obtain the best result possible for your particular situation. I use a goal based approach from the outset of our relationship so we can define what your goals are, and how we can help you obtain them.. My work for you is both my profession and my passion, and I look forward to serving you.

I focus on serious personal injury cases primarily involving commercial motor vehicles (truck wrecks).  I also handle wrongful death claims, car wrecks, industrial accidents, premises liability, and insurance claims.

I focus on civil and criminal litigation, including trial practice and appeals, for businesses, individuals, government entities, and utilities. I represent clients in state and federal courts and in administrative courts. The majority of my practice has been devoted to business, commercial, and construction litigation, criminal defense, divorce and other domestic litigation, government and internal investigations, personal injury, trust and estate litigation, and trust and will contests. I have tried a number of jury and bench trials to verdict and prepared briefs for and presented oral argument to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Tennessee Court of Appeals on many occasions.

I focus my practice on business organizations, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate acquisitions and financing. I regularly represent clients in matters related to commercial leases for offices, malls, strip centers, and big box retailers.

I concentrate my practice on business and commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, estate and trust administration, non-profit organizations, and taxation.. For more than nineteen years, I have represented both small and large companies with their business transactions. My experience ranges from general representation of the closely held corporation, limited liability company or partnership to structuring tax free reorganizations.. In addition, I have represented personal representatives and beneficiaries in complex estate litigation, and handled estate planning and administration for both small and large estates involving sophisticated and simple estate plans.. My practice has also included tax planning and compliance with respect to individuals, business entities, and estates and trusts, including the preparation of individual income tax returns, federal non-profit information returns, federal gift tax returns, federal estate tax returns, and Tennessee inheritance tax returns.. Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison, P.C. is a full service law firm with 28 attorneys so if you need an experienced attorney who practices in another area of the law please don't hesitate to contact me.

I concentrate my practice in the areas of labor and employment law and litigation. I regularly advise and represent management in all areas of employment law, including Title VII of  the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, affirmative action, retaliatory discharge, and individual employee rights issues.

I chair the firm's Litigation Practice Group and focus my practice on the trial of complex business cases, with particular emphasis on product liability defense, patent and trademark infringement, unfair competition and trade practices, commercial and consumer finance claims, and manufacturers' risk prevention. I have been the lead counsel on cases in 35 states and have been involved in the handling of other cases in Canada, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, and Australia.. I have attended the National College of Advocacy, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's Advanced Advocacy Program.

I chair the firm’s Taxation and Estate Preservation Group and concentrate my practice in estate planning, probate and estate administration, and estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxation.

I chair the firm's Business Section and am a member of the firm's Health Care Section. I focus on working as a long term "partner" with business and health care clients addressing a wide range of issues. Over my 25 plus years of practice, I have developed a keen sense for the practical approach that stresses collaborative and tailored results.. I have advised a wide array of business clients ranging from those that furnish products and/or services on a commercial basis to those that on a charitable basis provide grants or public benefit services. I also have advised many healthcare related clients ranging from institutional providers such as mental health, hospice, and hospital providers to physician groups.. Among my many accomplishments, I have successfully guided clients in the resolution of complex governance issues, response to compliance concerns (including self-disclosure when appropriate), development of effective compliance plans and programs, implementation of effective privacy and security policies and procedures, re-structuring of organizations, the sale or purchase of assets, and development and negotiation of effective contracts.