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I am a trial lawyer with over 33 years of experience representing clients in Tennessee and Georgia state and federal courts. My practice focuses on personal injury litigation and business and commercial litigation. I am a member of the Tennessee and Chattanooga Bar Associations, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel. I have lectured on construction law issues at construction industry forums, continuing education seminars, and at Georgia Tech. I have taught business law at Chattanooga State Community College and trial advocacy at Emory University School of Law.. Recent Cases. Education. Emory University School of Law (LL.M. in Litigation, 1988). University of Memphis School of Law (J.D., 1984). University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., Bus. Admin., 1976). Professional Licensure and Bar Admissions. Licensed in:. Bar Admissions:. Military Service. U.S. Army/TN Nat'l Guard (1975-81). Highest Rank/Branch:  Captain, Field Artillery. Key Assignments:. Awards:

I am a trial lawyer in the firm's litigation and intellectual property sections.  My practice is focused on intellectual property litigation, business litigation, products liability and insurance defense.  As lead trial counsel and as a part of CB&S's litigation team, I have litigated a number of trademark, copyright, patent, product liability, and business litigation cases in courts throughout the United States.. I volunteer my time as a pro bono attorney, including through Legal Aid of East Tennessee.

I am a shareholder with the law firm of Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. in Chattanooga, Tennessee. My practice includes litigation and trial work involving issues of complex business and commercial transactions; claims under consumer protection statutes; antitrust compliance; discrimination and employment law; and intellectual property disputes. I also practice in the areas of federal and state white-collar criminal defense. My recent civil experience includes trial and litigation work in the areas of complex accounts receivable and accountings; prosecution and defense of consumer protection claims; partnership dissolution; prosecution and defense of breach of commercial lease agreements; prosecution of trade name infringement; defense of banking practices under the Uniform Commercial Code; prosecution and defense of breach of commercial lease agreements; prosecution of trade secret misappropriation; and defense of franchise termination issues. I also have recent experience in the successful defense of employers against claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliatory discharge.

I am a partner with Hudson Cook, LLP, one of the nation's most highly regarded law firms practicing in the area of consumer financial services and maintains a robust practice in the areas of privacy, data security, and marketing compliance. Led by Tom Hudson and Robert Cook, both Fellows of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, we offer a full range of legal services to local, national and international clients.

I am a member of the firm’s Health Care and Business Practice Sections. As part of my health care practice, I work regularly with health care clients on HIPAA, fraud and abuse, regulatory compliance, certificates of need, employment arrangements, billing issues, as well as other health care-related matters. I have also represented a number of health care providers in various business transactions, including asset and stock purchase transactions and joint venture arrangements.. In addition to health care matters, I have advised corporate clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, real estate ventures and other corporate matters.. A native of Massachusetts, I moved to the Chattanooga area in 2005.

I am a member of the firm's Litigation Group and concentrate my practice in the areas of bankruptcy, general contract and commercial litigation, as well as family law.

I am a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Law Group.  My practice focuses on employment-related matters, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, employment agreements, employee handbooks and contracts.

I am a member of the firm's Consumer Finance Group, focusing my practice on general corporate law, including consumer finance, regulatory compliance, business organizations and planning, commercial transactions and conflicts of laws.I regularly advises loan companies, deferred presentment companies, financial institutions and banks regarding electronic payments (ACH transactions) under NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association, federal consumer finance laws and regulations, including the Federal Arbitration Act, Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B), Electronic Fund Transfer Act (Regulation E), Truth-in-Lending Act (Regulation M and Z), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Regulation P), Fair Credit Reporting Act (Regulation V), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

I am a Chattanooga trial lawyer representing clients in personal injury and insurance disputes throughout Tennessee and Georgia. Although I've had great success obtaining millions of dollars in settlements for my clients, I am not afraid to go to trial, where I have won multi-million-dollar jury verdicts, including one in excess of $10 million.. I know that each client expects and deserves my full effort and attention, and I therefore will remain available and personally accessible to each of my clients.. I do not employ junior lawyers, paralegals, or secretaries.  I handle every aspect of your case myself.  If you are my client, you will have my cell phone number, and I will be happy to take your call--days, nights, or weekends.. Professional Experience. Education. Licenses and Memberships

I am a Chattanooga attorney who enjoys helping clients who have been injured at work, discriminated against, or wrongfully fired from their jobs.

I am a bankruptcy and commercial law attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with over 10 years of experience.  I have helped more than 5,000 families save their homes, cars and sanity by guiding them to a fresh start through the bankruptcy process.  Call me today for a free consultation at.

Hi. Welcome to my Avvo page.  I am Carmen Y. Ware.  I was born and raised here in Chattanooga, TN where I attended Riverside High School.  I am married to Gerald Ware, Sr. and have two sons, Gerald, Jr. and Germaine Ware. Prior to attending law school, I practiced as a registered nurse; mostly in the areas of adult critical care and case management/utilization review.  My medical background places me in an unique position to better serve clients seeking disability benefits or have sustained personal injury or disability regardless of the cause.  This extensive healthcare knowledge assists me to achieve maximum awards based on your damages and injuries.  I look forward to speaking with you about any potential claims you believe you may have, whether the result of medical malpractice or negligence, a work related injury, car or other motor vehicle accident, social security disability, or premise liability.

Hi, I’m Autumn.  I’m an experienced lawyer who helps high-achieving and ambitious entrepreneurs reach their big goals, faster and smarter.. Ready to make a meaningful impact with your business?  We work with the leaders of the most dynamic businesses in the new economy, including, to name just a few:. • Being Boss• Boss Mom• Mary Beth Storjohann of Workable Wealth• Reina Pomeroy of Reina + Co.• Braid Creative & Consulting• Indie Shopography• Stacy Tuschl of She’s Building Her Empire• Jenni Waldrop of Fuzzy & Birch and Etsy Academy• Shawn Fink of Abundant Mama• Biddy Tarot. The Law Office of Autumn Witt Boyd is the go-to law firm for creative and online business owners.. We love helping businesses as their general counsel, meeting regularly to give guidance and focused decisionmaking, proactively, as a key advisor for the executive team.. We have special expertise in protecting brands, by registering trademarks and copyrights, and advising clients on intellectual property matters.. We also work with businesses to get started on the right foot, create airtight contracts, and understand their legal issues in plain English.. YOUR LEGAL PARTNER. If you’re looking for the best law firm in the online space, you’re in the right place.  My support team and I are ready to give you strategic legal advice, so you can stop worrying and focus on building the business of your dreams.. We’re not the lowest-priced law firm serving online entrepreneurs, although we do think we provide the best value.. Any lawyer can set up an LLC or draft a contract, and you can hire LegalZoom to file a trademark registration application.  But we’re not just order takers.. Where we stand out is providing high-level counsel to business owners.  We ask a lot of questions and really take the time to get to know you, your business, and the mark you want to make on the world.. When you come to us for a new contract, for example, we don’t just create the contract you think you need.  We help you figure out what kind of contract you really need to accomplish your end goal (if you actually need one at all), how to use it, navigate any negotiations, learn when you might need to change it, and tell you potential problems to watch out for.  We’ll also help you decide what to do when an issue you never could have predicted comes up.  And, of course, we’ll also write a great contract for you.. This is our approach for every client and every legal issue.

Helping people when they need help the most is the best part of what I do for a living. It can be hard to face the Social Security system, and it is best to do it with a partner who has been through it with other people thousands of times. Please make sure who ever you hire to help you is a lawyer, is the person who will handle your case, and is not going to hand off your file at the most critical time (when you go to court). I am a lawyer, and if we agree to work together I will handle your case, and I don't hand files off to others to handle when it comes time to go to court.

Hanna assists clients with residential and commercial real estate matters, business formation and operations, and contract drafting and review. Her practice areas also include estate planning, landlord/tenant law, and employment, in addition to general business and transactional law and civil litigation.. Hanna received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and graduated summa cum laude with her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Before co-founding Meyer & Burnett, she practiced at Baker Donelson and Hurst & Meyer and is admitted to practice in Tennessee and before the United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.

For over 30 years, people faced with a DUI or criminal charges have relied upon me to make sure that one mistake did not ruin their family, career and/or livelihood.. The lawyers at my firm have over six decades of experience handling criminal matters from virtually every perspective.  I am not ony a lawyer, but I have been judge for the City of Red Bank handling criminal matters for over 15 years.  My partner, Bret Alexander, is a former DUI prosecutor as well as an assistant U.S. Attorney.. No other firm in town offers the criminal defense, judicial and prosecution experience that we do. All of these things contribute to getting the best result possible for our clients. We are not allowed to say we are the best attorneys in Chattanooga, but most of our clients think so.

For 50 years, Marvin B. Berke has dedicated his career to achieving results for his clients. Marvin has gained the respect of his clients and is also revered by colleagues. He was elected to serve as president of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association and has served as a board member of the Tennessee Association for Justice. Marvin has been designated as a Mid-South Super Lawyer and is a member of the Inns of Court. He is also a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Marvin received both his undergraduate degree and J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He is admitted to practice at all levels of the Courts of Tennessee, the 6th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Devoting all of his time to litigation, Marvin has been involved in extensive products liability and medical malpractice litigation and has been involved in multi-district litigation. His trial practice focuses on personal injury, class action, business litigation and wrongful death actions.

Eric Buchanan represents disabled people and other policyholders across the United States in both ERISA and non-ERISA disputes, focusing primarily in the areas of disability, life, and health insurance. Eric has been peer-review rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2007. He regularly teaches other attorneys about ERISA, disability law, social security law, and similar types of insurance law. Eric has spoken dozens of times at national conferences, including the national American Association for Justice convention, (AAJ, formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, or ATLA), the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR) National Disability Conference, the AAJ national Social Security Disability Conference, and the American Conference Institute (ACI) annual disability insurance seminar.. Eric is a leader in the disability and insurance trial bar. He served as President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers (also known as the Tennessee Association for Justice) 2015-6. To learn more about Eric's time serving as President of the TTLA, click here. He formerly chaired the AAJ Social Security Disability Section and the AAJ ERISA Health and Disability Litigation Group. He also served as chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Disability Section and as president of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers.. In 2007, he was Certified as a Social Security Disability Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He represented approximately 1,150 disabled people in hearings before the Social Security Administration. He has also represented hundreds of people in federal court lawsuits involving social security and ERISA disputes.. Eric graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law Magna Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. Before law school, he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1994 where he served as a naval aviator, pilot-in-command, and mission commander of P-3C Orion sub-hunting aircraft. Among other positions, Eric served as his squadron’s legal officer, for which he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal.

During my 40 years as an attorney, I have tried over 100 civil cases to verdict in State and Federal Courts throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, as well as a few other states.  I have obtained several jury verdicts and settlements of $1 million dollars or more.  I have spent the last 10 years primarily focused on litigating tractor-trailer wreck cases.

During his 46 years as a trial lawyer, Hubert E. Hamilton, now retired from the practice of law, obtained millions and millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for severely injured clients and their families.  The Hamilton Firm's mission is to provide high quality, effective legal representation to accident victims in cases involving catastrophic or serious injury, disability and wrongful death, including truck wrecks, bus wrecks and other crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, car wrecks, construction site accidents, industrial accidents and other serious workplace injuries, as well as injuries arising from defective products and unsafe premises, emphasizing personal attention and service to our clients and their families.. Hubert Hamilton was a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist (certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy), licensed in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, representing clients throughout the country.. Hubert Hamilton was recognized as one of the top Plaintiff's Personal Injury lawyers in Tennessee by Mid-South Super Lawyers, and is also recognized as one of the top Plaintiff's Personal Injury lawyers in Georgia by Georgia Super Lawyers.. Hubert Hamilton was "AV Preeminent Peer Review 5.0 out of 5" rated by Martindale-Hubble, the leading peer based lawyer rating service:. "AV® Preeminent ™ and BV® Distinguished™ are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies."

Drew, a native of Chattanooga, graduated from Lee University with honors in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, Drew worked briefly in the transportation industry meeting the needs of truck drivers. He received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law in 2019 with high honors. Ranking fourth in his class, Drew was admitted into the school’s honor society, Cooper’s Inn, and earned top performance awards in several courses including, Wills, Remedies, Conflict of Laws, and Domestic Relations. After working briefly for a medical malpractice defense firm in Nashville while in school, Drew returned home to Chattanooga to focus on a general litigation practice.. Drew mainly helps clients in divorce, probate and estate planning, and bankruptcy. However, Drew also aids clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, business planning, and landlord/tenant issues. His goal in your legal representation is to work diligently and cost-efficiently, knowing that you are facing a period of overwhelming change. Some cases call for collaboration, while others require a firm hand in dealing with litigants. Drew is licensed in both Tennessee state and federal courts surrounding the Chattanooga area where he is ready to make your legal experience as smooth as possible. When he’s not in the office, Drew enjoys golfing, kayaking, hiking, and good food with his wife and family.

David Elliott utilizes his background in mathematics to solve problems in business and financial transactions, and to provide strategic counsel and representation. He represents lenders and borrowers in multimillion-dollar transactions. He represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, and counsels clients financing businesses and real estate, including healthcare facilities. Many of his clients are doctors and other professionals. The financial aspect of his practice includes estate planning and administration as well.. David also chairs GKH's immigration practice, and represents businesses and individuals in the U.S. and around the world with regard to immigration, business and tax issues. Through this practice and his representation of several government contractors, Mr. Elliott has a wealth of experience dealing with various governmental agencies.. David served as GKH’s Managing Partner from 2003 to 2004. He is a former member of the Chattanooga Bar Association’s Board of Governors, and a 2008 graduate of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law program.. He is, and has been, involved in the Chattanooga community as the President of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga Hamilton Place 2011-2012, Treasurer and Director of Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc., a member of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce and Education Committee, a member of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of La Paz Chattanooga, a Hispanic outreach nonprofit organization, and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and its music committee.. David was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. He and his wife, Kelley, reside in North Chattanooga with their son and two daughters. His hobbies include golf, tennis, basketball, guitar and chess.

Chris Markel has grown up in the Chattanooga area, and lived here with his family for most of his life. He started the Injured Worker's Justice Center to focus his law pracitce on the rights of injured workers. He has over 20 years of experience representing clients in worker's compensation cases, and prides himself on his effective representation on behalf of injured workers across Tennessee. He also has extensive practice experience representing clients in personal injury cases and other litigation matters.. Mr. Markel received his Juris Doctorate degree from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis in the year 2000, and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a Bachelor of Arts. He is a major in the United States Army Reserve, and is a member of the Chattanooga Bar Association. He is "AV" rated by the Martindale Hubble lawyer's directory.

Charles "Chuck" Flynn, born Indianapolis, Indiana, April 26, 1985; admitted to bar, 2012, Tennessee; 2021, Indiana; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Federal Claims; U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennessee, and Southern District of Indiana. Preparatory education, Dartmouth College (B.A., Government/American Voting Behavior, 2008); legal education, Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2011). Member: Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Flynn’s impressive educational background and extensive bar admissions showcase the breadth and depth of his legal expertise. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College, he went on to earn his law degree from the esteemed Notre Dame Law School. Since then, he has practiced law across the Midwest with bar admissions in multiple states, including Indiana and Tennessee. Furthermore, his practice extends to federal courts, including the Court of Federal Claims.. Mr. Flynn’s legal career speaks volumes about his dedication to justice and his ability to navigate the complex world of law. His accolades are numerous, but the recognition he received as an Attorney for Justice from the Tennessee Supreme Court truly stands out as a testament to his unwavering commitment to upholding the law and fighting for what is right.

Brittany Faith is head of Abbott, Weiss’ Immigration Practice Group. Ms. Faith has extensive experience serving clients throughout the world with their immigration needs, including family-based immigration petitions, employment-based petitions, and humanitarian relief. She is committed to providing personalized, cost-effective immigration services for her clients around the world and across the U.S.. Ms. Faith is a regular contributor and speaker on immigration for organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), as well as numerous local bar associations, non-profits, and media outlets.. In addition to her role at Abbott, Weiss, Ms. Faith serves her community as a leader through her involvement in bar associations. She currently serves as one of the twenty-one nationally elected Elected Directors on the AILA Board of Governors and as East Tennessee Governor for the TBA. Ms. Faith also has served in many leadership roles as part of the ABA and TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD). She is especially proud that she was part of the reinvigoration of the Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women (SETLAW) and served as President in 2015. She was also honored to be selected to serve on the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts Immigration Task Force. At the local, state, and national level, Ms. Faith improves her community and profession through consistent leadership and service to others.. Ms. Faith’s dedication and skill has earned her numerous accolades including the 2021 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award by AILA for her outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law, the 2019 “ABA on the Rise- Top 40 Young Lawyers” award, and the 2023 University of Tennessee’s Volunteer 40 Under 40 Award. In 2020, Ms. Faith was selected for membership in the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, in which membership is limited to one third of one percent of all lawyers in America. She has been nominated to be a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2017, and she maintains a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo.. When she is not working for the betterment of immigration practices and the legal community, she spends her time cooking, gardening, and enjoying the company of her husband, Justin, and two children, Bennett and Adeline.