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Ms. Nancyjane Sharp was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a graduate of the University of Alabama and a member of the very first graduating class of the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. Nancyjane was admitted to practice in the State Courts of Tennessee in 2014 and concentrates her practice in the areas of criminal defense and family law.

Ms. Cravens practices primarily in the areas of State and Federal criminal defense, representing clients under investigation for or charged with misdemeanor to felony offenses and White Collar matters.  Ms. Cravens also practices Health Care Law focusing on compliance, administrative, criminal investigations, and small business disputes.. Ms. Cravens graduated magna cum laude from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee in 2000 receiving a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.  In 2004, Ms. Cravens received her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee where she received the Dean’s Citation for Extraordinary Contributions to the Law School. Ms. Cravens is admitted to practice in all Tennessee State Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Ms. Cravens has achieved Martindale Hubbell’s highest peer review rating of AV Preeminent.  Ms. Cravens is a fellow of the American Bar Association.  She has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2012-2016, and has been voted a Knoxville City View Top Attorney in Juvenile Defense from 2014 -2016.  She is a 2009 graduate of the National Criminal Defense College.  Ms. Cravens co-chairs the Tennessee Bar Association's Leadership Law Program, the Knoxville Bar Association's Membership Services Committee, and is President Elect of the East Tennessee Lawyer's Association for Women.

Mr. Winston counsels clients ranging from small local businesses to large national companies in business sales and acquisitions. Mr. Winston also maintains a general practice in estate planning, debt collection, probate, corporate law, litigation, and criminal defense. He earned his juris doctorate, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina in 2014. In law school, Mr. Winston was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Legal Writing.. Mr. Winston is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the Federalist Society. Mr. Winston enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessie, an art teacher at Bearden Middle School, and their two children, Jacob (b. April 2015) and Kate (b. April 2017).

Mr. Ogle is an experienced and aggressive attorney that works hard every day to protect the rights, freedoms, and reputations of his clients across East Tennessee.

Mr. Garza lectures both in the state of Tennessee and nationally in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI and trial skills. Mr. Garza has literally attended hundreds of hours of legal and scientific education related to the defense of the citizen accused and prides himself in staying on the cutting edge of trial techniques and the underlying law and science that is necessary to effectively defend those accused of crime or those who have suffered serious personal injury. Mr. Garza is trained in the science and techniques of Gas Chromatography (the method used to test drugs and alcohol in the blood), the EC/IR II breath testing device and is both a student and Instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) courses.. Mr. Garza is also a graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) in Macon, Georgia and a graduated of the well-respected Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College® in Dubois, Wyoming, an intensive 24-day trial skills college.. After a tour as a Judge Advocate and Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Garza returned to practice law in his home of East Tennessee.  He routinely travels across East Tennessee handling criminal and personal injury cases for a relatively small number of clients.  Marcos Garza is committed to handling fewer cases in the areas of Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury law in order to achieve the best results possible.  This system enables Mr. Garza to get to know his clients personally and thoroughly, and he believes this not only produces better results but is also a more rewarding way of practicing law.  He is available during the week and on weekends for free consultations.  Mr. Garza is a husband and father of four young children and enjoys running and charcoal grilling on the weekends.

Mr. Eldridge was educated at the University of Tennessee, receiving his undergraduate degree in 1982. He graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Law, cum laude, in 1986. While there, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of its law review publication. Following graduation, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable W. Eugene Davis of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.. Mr. Eldridge began the private practice of law in 1987, joining Ritchie, Fels & Dillard in 1988, where in 1992 he became a partner. In 2003, Mr. Eldridge established the law firm of Eldridge & Blakney, P.C. where he serves as the managing partner. He has devoted his practice to the representation of individuals and organizations facing criminal investigation and prosecution for over 27 years.. Mr. Eldridge has received the highest rating awarded by Martindale - Hubbell (AV) for the last fifteen (17) years and is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia. He is Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, is certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, and has been selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and was named as Lawyer of the Year for Knoxville in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar for 2011 and received the same honor for Criminal Defense: White Collar for 2014.  Mr. Eldridge has been selected for inclusion among the top 100 lawyers in Tennessee in the Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine since 2006.. He has taught at continuing legal education seminars hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Bureau of National Affairs, the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL), the Institute for Continuing Legal Education for Georgia, the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA), and others. He has also published instructional articles in ABA, NACDL, TBA, TACDL, and KBA publications.. Mr. Eldridge has also lectured overseas at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan where he presented a discussion of the Implications of World Wide Media Coverage of the Criminal Justice System.. He is the past Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section, is a member of TACDL, a Life Member of NACDL, and is past president of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court. Mr. Eldridge is a Past President of the Knoxville Bar Association.  He was inducted as a Fellow of the Knoxville Bar Foundation in 2007 and a Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation in 2008.  He was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2013.

Mike Baisley focuses his practice in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings (Reg. D exempt offerings), formation of LLCs, corporations and partnerships, real estate financing and development, contracts and various other areas of business law.. Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as specialists by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles.. Tennessee law requires that I advise you that this communication constitutes an advertisement.  This communication is not intended to be a solicitation or to render legal advice.  The hiring of an attorney is an important decision and should not be based upon advertisements.  Before you hire an attorney, ask me to send you further information about my qualifications and experience.

Mid South Rising Star 2021 and 2022.. Experience in State and Federal Courts.

Michael S. Shipwash (a.k.a. Lawyer Mike) was born in Titusville, Florida, September 30, 1969. Lawyer Mike, a disabled veteran, served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War (1988 – 1991) and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for Exceptionally Meritorious Service. Lawyer Mike received his B.A. from the University of Florida in 1994. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence, graduating cum laude and in the top 10% of his class, from the University of Memphis in 1997. He was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1998 and has maintained his own solo practice in Knoxville, Tennessee and surrounding counties since 2005. He has a strong background in representing Corporations and Insurance companies. He is now able to bring his experience to you on the personal injury side.. Lawyer Mike will Fight for your rights!. Lawyer Mike holds the following professional associations:. Knoxville Bar Association. Tennessee Bar Association. American Trial Lawyers Association

Michael Menefee is a highly experienced and effective lawyer in Knoxville. Since 2002, he has helped clients all throughout Tennessee with their legal issues. He can help you resolve your problems quickly and efficiently, too. Michael primarily practices in the area of family law and is a well-known attorney within the community. He has received numerous accolades for his achievements, including being rated 10 out of 10 on Avvo and being listed on National Advocates Top 100 Matrimonial Lawyers. He is also a guest lecturer for the National Business Institute and a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator. He represents individuals at both the appellate and trial levels and has fought for clients in nearly every county in Tennessee. Michael will work relentlessly to help you achieve all your legal goals. You can count on him to help you today.

Melissa is now in private practice after spending seven years with the Knox County Public Defender's Office. During her time as a public defender, she handled criminal cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to felony drug cases and homicides. She is well versed in all areas of practice in Knox County Criminal Courts, from sessions court practice through jury trials. Melissa will bring her zealous representation to your case and will work to achieve the best outcome for your particular situation. She is a client centered lawyer and is ready to fight to defend you and your constitutional rights.

Melanie is a native of Tennessee, growing up in Nashville and attending undergraduate college and law school at the University of Tennessee.  Life took Melanie far away from her roots in Tennessee and then, as fate would have it, brought her back.  After graduating from law school, Melanie practiced law in Georgia, North Carolina, Vermont and New Hampshire.  In North Carolina, she was a certified family law specialist.  Throughout her career, family law has remained a focus.  She has over sixteen years of experience in the field.  In addition to practicing law, Melanie also is an adjunct professor at Pellissippi State Community College.  Melanie joined the Held Law Firm in March 2015 and now practices in the same neighborhood she lived while attending law school.. Melanie is an avid movie fan whose goal is the see all the movies nominated for the major Oscar categories prior to the award show.  She also loves to talk about her almost two hundred pound dog, Samson the English Mastiff.  Melanie has been married for over twenty-five years and has one daughter.

Matthew Barocas is the principal of Matthew David Barocas, P.C.  Matthew oversees all of the firm’s transactions and litigation files, and may work jointly with outside counsel depending on the needs of the client.. Matthew regularly advises small businesses in all aspects of business organization, real estate, employment and litigation.. Before forming the firm in 2013, Matthew worked as an associate attorney at a mid-sized general practice law firm in Garden City, New York.  He represented corporate clients in commercial litigation cases before state and local judges and arbitrators.  He also represented purchasers and sellers of residential real estate transactions, drafted employment contracts, service contracts, promissory notes and security agreements, assisted the firm in its representation of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for the Eastern District of New York and represented clients in misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases.. After graduating from law school, Matthew worked for a closing attorney who represented commercial lenders in a variety of real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, short sales and loan modifications.. During law school, Matthew served as a legal intern in two trial bureaus and the homicide bureau of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.  He assisted senior prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.  Matthew also worked for a boutique real estate litigation firm in midtown Manhattan drafting legal memoranda, pleadings and motions.             In between semesters pursuing his undergraduate degree in business administration Matthew worked for one of the largest owners of rent stabilized apartment housing in New York City.. Education. B.B.A., University of Miami, 2006 J.D., New York Law School, 2010. Bar Admissions. New York Tennessee

Matt Ooten has spent his legal career helping clients when they need it the most.  Matt has the experience and knowledge to help his clients with disability claims, car accidents, and DUI's or criminal charges,

Mary J. Newton began Newton Law, a solo legal practice located in Downtown Knoxville, TN, in 2019.. Mary graduated from Emory University in May 2019 with her Juris Doctorate and Master of Theological Studies. She has spent time in the Knoxville legal community as a Visiting Student at UT's College of Law and as a student intern at the Community Law Office. She is passionate about providing quality legal services to people of all backgrounds and walks of life. She strives to uphold the constitutional and human rights of all persons in her practice of Criminal Defense.. Email:. Phone:

Mark Jendrek is an attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee, who provides legal services for a wide range of clients in East Tennessee, focusing almost exclusively on real estate and transactional matters.  He was admitted to practice in Maryland in 1986, and in Tennessee in 1988.  Since 1989, in addition to his private practice, Mark has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, teaching legal writing and contract drafting courses since 1989.    Mark currently serves, or in the past has served, both as a member and officer on the boards of a number of local organizations, including the Foothills Land Conservancy, East Tennessee Public Television, and the West High School Foundation.  He also served a term on the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission.  Mark was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a member of one of the Court’s District Investigating Committees in 1989, and has been Chair of the Region 2 Committee since 1999, conducting Character and Fitness interviews of Tennessee Bar applicants.     A significant part of Mark’s practice involves creative problem solving–accepting matters for which there appears to be no solution and using legal and writing skills to achieve his clients’ lawful goals.  Much of that problem solving and drafting skill has been put to use for Foothills Land Conservancy, both in Mark’s capacity as a member of the Foothills Board of Directors and as counsel for the conservancy, during the more than 10 years of his affiliation with Foothills.

Margaret Held has known she wanted to be a lawyer since she was 8 years old, hearing the stories of her grandfather’s practice in Knoxville. "When you decide to become a lawyer when you are a kid, it’s because you want to stick up for the little guy and take down the bully.". As a new attorney, that attitude landed Ms. Held a prestigious Equal Justice Fellowship, awarded by the National Association for Public Interest Law to honor lawyers who make unique contributions in public law. The Fellowship allowed Ms. Held to represent entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to create and retain jobs in poor neighborhoods. "These folks could not afford corporate counsel," says Ms. Held. "It was great to be a new attorney, working up the legal documents to start a bank, suing the government over its use of economic incentives, and representing welfare moms to start businesses ranging from child-cares to ice cream parlors.". After the fellowship ended, Ms. Held continued her mission by founding Held Law Firm. "The Firm exists to support lawyers who have enough little kid in them to love the fight - who wake up each morning excited to take on the big boys, and who haven’t become cynical about ideals like justice and fair play.". Ms. Held represented India Tracy in her lawsuit against the Union County school system for religious discrimination. She represented Citizens for Police Review in its battle for increased accountability within KPD. She helped the Tennessee Industrial Renewal Network to fight for a living wage for Knoxville workers. She obtained a record-breaking settlement for a Department of Energy whistleblower who reported safety violations in Oak Ridge. She represented KnoxRecall in its drive for increased accountability from Knoxville city lawmakers, and Knox County over abuses within the juvenile detention facility. "I suppose that these sorts of lawsuits haven’t made me many friends in certain circles," laughs Ms. Held. "But they weren’t who I went to law school for anyway.". "But seriously," she continues, "As fun as those cases are, the issues that matter most to real people are much more personal. Law, for regular people, is about your kids, your job, your business, your neighborhood. That’s why we specialize in family law, employment law, and non-profit law." "My best hope is that we will take the mystery out of the legal process for my clients - that they will know how the legal system works, feel like they got sound advice and a good outcome, and know that, win or lose, we fought the good fight for them. Big cases are great, but there’s nothing more satisfying for me than to represent an honest, hard-working person well."

Maddie Copes is an associate attorney at Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen PC and is a member of the firm’s family law and business litigation divisions. Mrs. Copes was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida, after which she received her undergraduate degree from the Florida State University located in Tallahassee, Florida where she majored in Psychology and minored in Family and Child Sciences.. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Mrs. Copes attended law school at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law where she graduated ranked 6th in her class with the honorable distinction of Magna Cum Laude. During law school, Mrs. Copes was named on the Dean’s List for her entire law school career and received a CALI award in Legal Communications I and II and Legal Research III, an award given to the student with the highest overall grade in a class for that semester.. Mrs. Copes has worked in a variety of areas and has achieved a variety of notable accomplishments since she began working in the legal field. She is a devoted advocate for Children through her work as a Guardian ad Litem, has been trained as a Rule 31 Mediator, and has volunteered as a board member for Knox County Juvenile Court’s Foster Care Review Board.. Since becoming an attorney in 2019, while working at Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen PC Mrs. Copes has worked on a variety of family and business law cases. She has handled matters involving Child Custody, Dependency & Neglect, Child Support, Divorce, Adoptions, and Appellate work. In terms of business litigation, she was represented clients who seek injunctive relief and provided advice on investment opportunities.. Maddie enjoys going to the beach, traveling with family and friends, and spending time with her husband and silly rescue dog.

Mabern E. Wall received her undergraduate degree in English in 2008, magna cum laude, from Middle Tennessee State University. She graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2012 with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. During law school, she served as a member of the Moot Court Board and the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy. She received University of Tennessee College of Law Certificates of Academic Excellence for her work in the Education Law Practicum and the Prosecution Externship. Before joining Hodges, Doughty & Carson as an associate in 2014, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joseph M. Tipton, Presiding Judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals.. Mabern enjoys spending time with her husband and her family, reading, running, and UT football.

Luke Durham is a full-service attorney, dedicated to serving each client's particular needs.  He provides quality service on a personal level.  Luke can service any legal need, at any level.

Legal Aid Attorney practicing in Elder Law and Benefits Law (Social Security, Food Stamps, Unemployment, Tenncare).

Laura will handle all of your divorce and family-law-related needs with professionalism and support. Not only do you need a divorce attorney skilled in courtroom procedure and trial advocacy, but who also listens, cares and keeps your goals in the forefront.

Laura is an accomplished trial lawyer who has recovered millions of dollars for her injured clients. She has extensive professional experience in personal injury, car accident, premises liability, and workers’ compensation law, and has been lead trial counsel in more than 70 bench and jury trials. She also has resolved hundreds of cases via mediation and alternative dispute resolution.. While at UT Law, Laura earned membership on the Tennessee Law Review. She is an award-winning published author, and, in 2001, the Tennessee Supreme Court cited her work on emotional distress injuries in a published full-court opinion.. Laura graduated from UT Law with honors, finishing in the top quarter of her class with an advocacy concentration.  She then clerked at the Tennessee Supreme Court for the Honorable Adolpho A. Birch Jr., former TSC chief justice.. Following her clerkship, Laura worked in Knoxville as a civil defense lawyer, gaining a unique perspective and insight into what it takes to successfully prosecute accident and injury claims against insurance companies. Within five years, she was peer-assessed a distinguished BV rated trial lawyer.. She has served as an adjunct Professor of Law at UT Law, and has been a guest lecturer in trial advocacy classes at UT Law. She has tried and won cases at every level of the Tennessee court system, from trial courts to appellate advocacy at the Tennessee Supreme Court.. Laura has also worked extensively with children injured in car accidents, as a result of animal attacks, and as guests on business or personal premises.  “I have two little boys.  I look at a hurt kid and it’s easy to understand how they hurt, and how their parents hurt. It’s a very motivational situation for me.”

John Neal is a different sort of lawyer.  Hard working; diverse; licensed since 1978, broad experience in state and federal courts.  John spent much of his youth with his grandfather, a small town sole practitioner who taught him the ethics and sense of fairness of Atticus Finch.  He was one of the youngest students ever admitted to the University of Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelors of Arts in English, and a J.D. He is an outdoorsman who understands the needs and problems of both businessmen and individuals, whether rich or poor.  Mr. Neal operates a small law firm in West Knoxville, but provides the same services you would expect to find in a much larger group. He frequently travels to other jurisdictions, and invites your inquires no matter where you live in the state of Tennessee. You’ll find Mr. Neal in a cowboy hat more often than a suit…..but you will quickly learn  that he is a dedicated advocate who will fight for every one of your rights.

John J. Britton is a shareholder n the firm's Knoxville office. His practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts in Tennessee, as well as state and local boards and administrative agencies. His primary  focus areas include: eminent domain and condemnation, real estate and real estate related litigation, firearms law, contract drafting, and business litigation.. Mr. Britton has been listed in "Best Lawyers in America" under Eminent Domain and Condemnation since 2007.. Mr. Britton is a member of the Knoxville News Sentinel Charities Board of Directors, which oversees the Empty Stocking Fund. In his spare time, he enjoys wing shooting, sporting clays, hiking,cooking and photography.