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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 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 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 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 am licensed in Tennessee and have experience as a prosecutor, public defender, judge, domestic violence lawyer and attorney protecting the rights of incarcerated juveniles. I am dedicated and tenacious. I am an aggressive trial lawyer and a skilled negotiator. My clients know that I will not only fight hard for them, but also explain every step of the legal process along the way. My clients remain in control of their case and know that I work hard to get the best outcomes and the fastest results. For more information about me, please visit my website, or call me at.

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.

Bill Pemerton earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Technological University in 2000 and was awarded his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 2005. Upon graduation from Cumberland, he was honored with a Certificate of Trial Advocacy and has since maintained a substantial litigation practice. His practice includes personal injury, family law, and general litigation. He was recently listed as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 general civil and family mediator.

At the Law Office of Sam Byrd in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we provide knowledgeable and experienced legal representation for Family Law (Divorce & Child Custody), DUI and Criminal Defense. Attorney Sam Byrd is a second-generation lawyer, following in the footsteps of his father, Mitchell A. Byrd.. Sam Byrd and his legal team provide highly personalized legal representation. A quick glance through the yellow pages or attorney directory makes it clear that many attorneys handle a wide array of legal matters. However, Mr. Byrd believes he better serves his clients by focusing on obtaining an advanced level of skill and expertise in a limited number of practice areas, those being DUI and Criminal Defense, and Family Law. Mr. Byrd frequently attends local and national seminars in these areas to keep informed of the latest trends and changes in law and policy.. DUI and Criminal Defense. Sam Byrd is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College of DUI Defense. His membership in these organizations keeps him involved the ever changing laws and regulations in these fields. For example, Mr. Byrd recently completed an extensive three day course by the NCDD on mastering scientific evidence in DUI cases where he learned cutting edge methods for challenging breath, blood, and field sobriety tests in DUI cases.. Mr. Byrd also represents persons charged with felonies and misdemeanors from theft, assault, drugs, sex crimes and more.. Family Law. Mr. Byrd also represents clients involving family law issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of existing divorce decrees and more. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association and frequently attends events for additional training and knowledge in this area of law.. Family law case involve families - real people and real lives.  Their lives are not just impacted in the "now problem" but can have a lasting impact on the rest of their lives. Divorcing or separating couples face a lifetime of having to work with each other as they care for their children. There are an infinite number of lifetime events  of their children that are impacted, such as Child irthdays, Holidays, School & extracurricular events, Weddings... babies… lifetimes. This far reaching impact requires constructive solutions.. We don’t want to waste your time, your money, or emotional energy. Our mission is to resolve your problem as fast and efficient as possible under the circumstances. Let us help you:. * Reduce the conflict, cost & duration of the legal process. * Avoid hurt driven decisions that you will pay for financially & emotionally for years to come;. * Protect & nurture your kids through the changes. More about Attorney Sam Byrd. Mr. Byrd served in the U.S. Marines following high school graduation. He received his introduction to law while working as a paralegal for his father's Chattanooga law firm. He earned his law degree from his father's Alma mater, the University of Memphis School of Law in Tennessee.. He gained additional family law experience working for the University of Memphis Child and Family Litigation Clinic, where he represented children suffering from abuse and neglect situations, and helped families with special needs children acquire appropriate education and the state benefits they deserve. He has received additional training and education throughout his career in the areas of DUI, criminal defense, and family law.. Mr. Byrd takes great care to understand each client's unique needs in order to provide legal representation that is tailored to achieve those objectives. Attorney Byrd works directly with every client from the initial consultation through the resolution of the case.