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Phil practices family law, including divorce and post-divorce proceedings, child support and parenting plan modifications, parental relocations, and juvenile court matters. He’s also listed as a Rule 31 mediator with expertise in collaborative divorce and collaborative practice. He has successfully kept more than 250 civil litigation and family cases out of court through mediation.. After earning his Tennessee law license in 1993, Phil tried cases at Manier, Herod, Hollabaugh & Smith in Nashville, TN. He and Mark Puryear founded Puryear and Newman in 1997, and PN+M Law was born in 2000 when the two recruited Chas Morton as a third member.. Phil handles cases in Williamson, Davidson, Maury, Dickson, Rutherford, Wilson, Cheatham and Montgomery Counties and has argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Tennessee Supreme Court.. Raised in Brentwood, Tennessee, Phil and his wife Jude White now live in Nashville with their sons John Patrick and Joe. Phil loves great books, coaching youth sports, running, and spending Sundays at St. Patrick Catholic Church with his family.

Pam R. Fillmore, Attorney at Law, is licensed in Tennessee and has been practicing law for over 20 years.  Her areas of practice include business law, contracts, wills and estates, and family law.

Kent K. Stanley is an Experienced High Stakes Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. With over 25 years experience, he has skillfully handled many cases with a positive outcome for his clients. Kent is knowledgeable about the criminal law in the State of Tennessee and can help you or your loved one facing a criminal charge and needing an attorney. When the stakes are high, Kent K. Stanley will help you obtain the best possible outcome.

Jonathan Turner is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and a former Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney (Prosecutor) in Virginia.  He is committed to fighting for the rights of his clients so that they can get the best possible result for their cases.. He has tried thousands of Virginia criminal cases and has appeared in Davidson, Williamson, Hickman, Rutherford, Lewis, Maury, Marshall, Robertson, Wilson, Perry, Lincoln, Giles, and Sumner Counties as a criminal defense attorney.. Jonathan has successfully handled DUI's, serious felonies and misdemeanor criminal  cases as a Tennessee defense attorney.  He has obtained dismissals for DUI's, especially aggravated kidnapping, burglary, drug dealing, prescription fraud, drug possession, thefts, weapon offenses, probation violations, domestic violence, felonies, and other misdemeanors.

John Ballard is a third generation attorney following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Butler, and his father before him, General Howard Butler. Born and raised in Williamson County, John has spent his life in Middle Tennessee. Upon graduating with a Philosophy degree from Samford University he enrolled in Nashville School of Law where he went to school at night while working at his grandfather's law practice during the day. After learning the law from one of Nashville's legendary attorneys John spent two years as Judge Seth Norman's court officer in Davidson County Criminal Court Division IV. Working for Judge Norman gave John a unique opportunity to get to know attorneys as well as criminal defendants before graduating Law School in 2014, wherein he was awarded the Moot Court Award.. John began his law practice at 1308 Rosa Parks Blvd with over a dozen of Nashville's best criminal defense attorneys. While developing a criminal defense practice, John learned that there was a need for a robust law practice that could serve many different legal needs of the community. It may be a dispute regarding insurance, government, or regulations, and knowing the right people and how to navigate seemingly complex issues is important.. While working to find a solution without litigation is important, sometimes the only way to resolve an issue is to let the judge decide. John has spent most of his career in court arguing and winning cases in front of judges and juries on a myriad of issues. His background means that he is familiar with not only the courts but the judges, attorneys, and court staff as well. He is comfortable in the courtroom litigating complex issues because he comes prepared and outworks the other side.. John has recently moved his main office to Franklin, Tennessee and brings with him the experience, knowledge, and reputation from Nashville, but also as a native to Williamson County.

Jim Catalano is a board-certified civil trial attorney handling a wide range of issues for clients large and small.  The Catalano Firm, PLC - Experience When it Matters Most.  Serving clients throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond. Specializing in litigation and business for clients ranging from large publicly traded companies to individuals.

In the early 90's, I UN-lucked into a claims adjuster job right out of college.  I enjoyed it at first, and then began to feel guilty because of all the people I was forced to take advantage of.  I learned from defense lawyers how to take recorded statements and "get the goods" on the people that were hurt and was taught how to take advantage of the weaknesses in their case.  I was also taught how to get information about their prior medical treatment and how to use that against them.. One day, I settled a case for the insurance company for less than her medical bills.  She called 4 days later asking for more money to pay medical bills.  I told her I could not.  She cried.  That call changed my life.  I vowed to do the opposite of what I did then, and work for people, not soul-less insurnace companies.. I love slaying the insurance companies.  I strive to be the very best trial lawyer that I can ever be, and it all starts with trying my best to be a good person, and bringing hope to all of the people I serve.  I now have over 4000 former clients that I call friends.   They send me countless great referrals and I am blessed that I do not have to spend $80,000 per month to beg clients to call me.  I take the cases that I want to take, with good, deserving, honest and positive minded thinking clients.. It is all about family.  I have a passion for my work, but it is all for them that I do my job, and do it well.. With 4 children, we are always on the go.   They say life is what you do while you are making plans.  My life is fulfilled, and I am so grateful and thankful.. I also have a passion for coaching football.  I played briefly in college until I was hurt and enjoy sharing what all I have learned with young men, watching them succeed and believe in themselves, and hopefully teaching them a little bit about life along the way.. I enjoy playing guitar and singing, along with my wife who has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard in my life.  I am thankful for her.. In addition to my 4 wonderful kids, I have 4 hairy 4 legged ones (dogs) Buck, Ella, Jessie and Moe.  Loyalty is their strength, and they are always there for me, even on bad days.. If you have been injured and have questions regarding your injuries, please contact me. I can help you if you have been injured in a Car Accident, Truck Accident, Bicycle Accident, Pedestrian Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Slip or Fall, or experienced the Wrongful Death of a loved one.. John

If you’re looking for distinction among attorneys in Franklin, TN, and surrounding areas, you’ll find it in John D. Schwalb, PLLC. Recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer by the Law and Politics Magazine, John D. Schwalb ranks among the top five percent of lawyers. His firm received and maintains an AV®-rating for providing exceptional legal services.. After 30 years of experience in all aspects of the law, John D. Schwalb, PLLC, is qualified to supply superior legal knowledge and litigation skills to all in the Franklin, TN, area. We are prepared to assist you with family law cases, employment discrimination and civil rights, personal damage or injury claims, criminal defense representation, employment issues and more.. To learn more about the exceptional legal services offered at John D. Schwalb, PLLC, or to set up an appointment to discuss your case in person, please contact the office of John D. Schwalb today.

I practice in the area of workers’ compensation, accidents, automobile accidents and injuries, probate, automobile insurance defense, automobile liability defense, civil litigation, defense litigation, premises liability, slip and falls, spinal injuries, wrongful death, personal injury, subrogation and insurance defense. I have successfully represented and defended employers, insurance companies, and third party administrators in many state courts and in the Tennessee Department of Labor. I practice primarily in the Middle Tennessee area, but have defended cases from Shelby County in the west to Campbell County in the east.  I consistently achieve successful results through trial verdicts, summary judgments and mediations. I have successfully recovered money from the Tennessee Second Injury Fund for workers’ compensation benefits improperly ordered by the Department of Labor.. My representative clients include Westfield Group, Westfield Insurance Companies, Target Corporation, Nissan North America, Inc., CCMSI, Sompo Japan Insurance Company of America, Broadspire, Sompo America Insurance, Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, North American Life Insurance Company, American Service Insurance Company, Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, Gallagher Bassett Insurance Services, Zurich Insurance Company, Ryder Truck Lines, Corvel, Hospital Housekeeping Systems, Inc., Indemnity Insurance Company of America, BFI Waste Services, LLC, Republic Services LLC, Gateway Insurance Company, Safety National Casualty Corp., Chubb Insurance, Kasai North America, Inc. and Fire Alarm Installation Company.. In 2002, I earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Nashville School of Law. In 1993, I graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. I have received an AV® Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale & Hubbell.I am a member of the Tennessee Bar Association. I am admitted to practice in all state courts of Tennessee as well as the United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee.. My office offers free initial consultations, hourly rates and fixed flat fees.  My office hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

I have extensive trial experience in criminal defense as well as administrative/governmental agency matters and appeals. I previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Cape and Islands District, prosecuting both adult and juvenile matters, while serving as primary trial prosecutor of all juvenile jury cases. Since 2005, I have zealosuly represented clients in all areas of criminal defense across Massachusetts, ranging from all forms of violent and non-violent felonies and misdemeanors, including sexual assaults, homicides, white collar crimes, drug offenses and operating under the influence charges.I specialize in a wide range of administrative/government agency appeals, including, matters with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB), Massachusetts Parole Board and the Division of Insurance. Through my appellate work with RMV matters, I have obtained numerous successful results in license suspension appeals and hardship license requests to the Board of Appeal on Liability Policies and Bonds, the Massachusetts Superior Court, and at the appellate court level. I also regularly handle matters in the Juvenile Court, including criminal delinquency matters and Care and Protection and Truancy petitions. Further, since my work as part of the Northeastern University School of Law Prisoners’ Rights Clinic, I have continued to represent clients in life parole and parole violations hearings in front of the Massachusetts Parole Board.

I have been practicing law in the middle Tennessee area for 25 years. The focus of my practice is civil litigation, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution. I have represented a wide array of clients, including both plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal court. I have zealously represented clients in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, business and commercial litigation and other complex litigation cases. I have represented numerous clients in jury trials throughout middle Tennessee. I’m admitted to practice in Tennessee state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.. I received my law degree from St. Louis University School of Law, where I graduated cum laude and was elected to Order of the Woolsack for academic excellence. During law school, I served as a staff writer for the St. Louis University Law Journal and a legal intern for Judge Theodore McMillian of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a secondary major in Russian.. I am married to my wonderful wife of 29 years and have two boys, with whom I enjoy spending much of my time. I love to sail and on weekends can be found on my sailboat on Percy Priest Lake. I am active in the community and currently serve as the President of Tennessee History for Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of public school children in Tennessee history and civics. I am also is a Major in the Tennessee State Guard, where I serve as Inspector General.

Attorney Michael A. Kasberg provides specialized estate planning needs to families that would like to plan their own estates, as well as settle the estate of a deceased family member.  Attorney Kasberg advises clients in all areas of estate planning to protect their assets and plan for the future, including wealth transition planning, disability planning, special needs, Medicaid/Masshealth and related aspects of probate law.  In addition to the preparation of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents designed to minimize estate taxes and ensure the disposition of property in accordance with our clients’ wishes, we also assist clients in structuring and implementing lifetime gift strategies.