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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After serving as Disciplinary Counsel for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility for 12 years, Kevin launched Ethics Law to assist attorneys and law firms with ethical issues, regulation, and licensing.  Kevin began his legal career in 2000 as a litigation attorney and represented clients in both federal and state courts throughout Shelby County, Tennessee.  Prior to practicing law, Kevin served in the United States Air Force for 7 years as a cargo jet mechanic at Charleston AFB in South Carolina.

After I graduated from Vanderbilt  Law School, I chose to practice family law due to my genuine concern for those needing representation during what can often be the most stressful and emotional periods of their lives. I now focus my practice on a range of family law matters including: child support, custody, grandparent visitation, alimony, guardianships, adoption, divorce, and father's rights. My undergraduate degree in Psychology, past work in a domestic violence legal clinic, and my internship for the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse division of the Indianapolis Prosecutor's Office have given me a unique insight into some of the more delicate issues related to family law. Because of this background I strive to be a zealous advocate for my clients while also taking the time to listen to their individual needs.