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Mr. McCarty provides a wide range of legal services to small/large employers, educational institutions and other professional clients.

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.

Mikel Towe is an associate in the firm’s Knoxville office practicing in the areas of employment law, insurance defense, personal injury, landlord/tenant law, and general civil litigation. Mr. Towe graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2013. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Towe has gained significant experience defending clients in various court proceedings and trials throughout East Tennessee.. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Mr. Towe earned his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in 2010 from the University of Tennessee, where he majored in history and minored in geography. Mr. Towe is currently the Secretary/Treasurer and the Membership Chair for the Barristers Division of the Knoxville Bar Association.

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.

Meghan has passion for helping children and families. She serves as a Guardian ad Litem for children as they navigate through the court system. Through her work as an adoption lawyer, she is able to see families brought together, and begin a new journey together. Meghan handles step-parent adoptions, grandparent adoptions, infant adoptions, as well as helping foster parents give a forever home to their foster children. Meghan graduated with a degree in Political Science from Emory & Henry, where she was active in Pi Sigma Alpha, Cardinal Key, and Pi Gamma Mu. While studying at Emory & Henry she completed an Honor Thesis titled, The Front-Loading Problem in American Presidential Elections. After graduating from Emory & Henry, Meghan received her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. During her time there, she held prestigious internships with the Alabama Attorney General's Office and the Tennessee Supreme Court. Following graduation, she served as law clerk to the Honorable James P. Smith in Huntsville, Alabama before moving to Knoxville, Tennessee.Meghan is currently licensed in Tennessee and Alabama.

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.

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).

Kati focuses the majority of her practice on representing clients involved in civil litigation.  Specifically, Kati has built her practice defending pharmaceutical and products liability cases, as well as representing clients in commercial and construction litigation. She is adept at handling all phases of complex litigation, with significant experience in numerous MDL cases, both in Tennessee and across the country. She is experienced in managing complex medical records and working with experts ranging from highly-specialized physicians to professional engineers and geologists. A niche portion of her practice also includes Adoptions, both domestic and international, along with immigration issues stemming from international adoption and multi-national families. She also frequently represents clients involved in Conservatorships and Estate and Trust litigation.. Kati is is admitted to practice in all state courts in Tennessee, as well as the Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennessee. She is a member of the Knoxville, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations, and enjoys being involved in the Barristers division of the Knoxville Bar Association. She is also a member of East Tennessee Lawyer’s Association for Women (ETLAW) and DRI.. Currently, Kati serves as the District 3 Representative for the Young Lawyers Division of the TBA, as Membership Chair of ETLAW, and as Co-Chair of the Volunteer Breakfast Committee for the KBA Barristers. She also serves as Executive Editor of Tortsource, the quarterly publication for the TIPS membership of the ABA.. Outside of the law, Kati enjoys travleing and working with the Children's Ministries at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church.

K.O. Herston was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he was on the editorial board of the Tennessee Law Review. He quickly fell in love with East Tennessee and decided to make his home in Knoxville. He has been practicing law in Knoxville for 18 years.. Before his knees started refusing to cooperate, K.O. was an avid endurance athlete who raced in five marathons, including those in New York City, Los Angeles, and Paris (France). He also raced in numerous triathlons, including a Half-Ironman and twice in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships. Now he enjoys mountain biking all over East Tennessee, boating on Norris Lake in the summer, photography, and hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.. K.O. is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator. He is a member (Master of the Bench) of the Hamilton Burnett Chapter of the American Inns of Court.  He served for eight years on the Board of Directors of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, including a year as its President. He presents annual “Family Law Update” continuing legal education seminars to lawyers across Tennessee. He speaks to professional organizations and trade groups whenever possible. In July, 2012, he was selected by Knoxville’s CityView Magazine as a “Top Attorney” in the categories of Family Law, Divorce, and Child Support. He is also trained in collaborative divorce.. Be sure to check out K.O.’s blog on Tennessee divorce, matrimonial and family law: .

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.

John Boucher has been practicing law for the past ten years, building his firm from the ground up.  He has built a practice based on a results-driven approach.  With extensive jury trial experience handling all types of criminal cases that include Capital Murder cases, Rape and other Sex Crimes, Major Felony Drug cases, DUI’s, Thefts, and Embezzlement.. Mr. Boucher served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps prior to entering law school.  Within days of passing the Tennessee Bar Exam, he was recalled to active duty in the Marine Corps, and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom serving with the 1st Marine Division and with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.  After completing Operations in Fallujah, Iraq, Mr. Boucher was sent to the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island and became qualified and certified as a Judge Advocate.  While stationed at Camp Pendleton in California, Mr. Boucher finished his second Marine Corps tour as a Defense Counsel in the most active trial unit in the entire Department of Defense.. After leaving the Marine Corps for the second time, Mr. Boucher opened his own law office in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He has a diverse practice that now concentrates on Criminal Defense and Divorce/Custody/Domestic law.. He has served as a special judge in the General Sessions Court for Knox County, Tennessee hearing both felony and misdemeanor cases.  He has been recognized by his peers and adversaries as one of the best trial attorneys in Knox County and the surrounding areas.  He approaches all of his cases with a determined eye towards the best results for his clients.. Mr. Boucher has been successful in winning acquittals in trials involving 1st Degree Murder, Rape, Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, DUI, Thefts, and Drug cases.. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Knoxville Bar Association.. He holds a BA in Criminal Justice from The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina and received his Law Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.. Mr. Boucher offers free consultations on all matters and accepts all major credit/debit cards.

Jennifer McKinnish Burton focuses her practice on areas of practice that help families - mainly Social Security Disability and Family law.    Jennifer loves helping people and being intentional in the lives of her clients whether it is helping someone through the grief and heartache of divorce, the joy of adoption, or the tangled world of social security disability benefits.. Jennifer is a tough yet caring attorney who provides skillful and aggressive legal representation.  Her success as a litigator began in law school when she received an award for the Best Oral Advocate in 2003.  Her practice is built on those same skills that have been honed and refined throughout numerous Tennessee courtrooms, mediation conference rooms and appellate courts.  Her family law experience, particularly in the areas of complex divorce litigation, juvenile matters, and adoptions, is hard to equal in the East Tennessee area.. She began her legal career clerking with The Bosch Law Firm, P.C. where she focused on complex criminal defense litigation—including death penalty defense.  In 2005, Jennifer graduated law school and accepted an associate position with the boutique domestic relations firm of Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, P.L.L.C. focusing on domestic relations issues.  Upon return to the East Tennessee area, Jennifer formed the firm of Burton McKinnish, PLLC and the practice has grown from a single office of two attorneys to dual office firm with multiple attorneys to meet the needs of her clients and a support team second to none.. Admitted to Practice. Education. Professional Organizations

Jeffrey Coller Criminal defense attorney in Knoxville, TN. He handles both state and federal charges including misdemeanors and felonies. Attorney Coller focuses on cases involving search and seizure, suppression of evidence, and standardized field sobriety testing. He knows and understands how critical your case is to you. Contact him today. Call or visit .

Jarrod B. Casteel is an attorney with the law firm of Butler, Vines & Babb in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to beginning his law career he spent several years as a mortgage broker and financial consultant. During law school, Jarrod worked for several law firms in the Knoxville area, and worked for both the Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Chief District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Jarrod obtained a B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis in Political Philosophy from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.. Jarrod’s other interests include traveling, fly fishing, and spending time with his wife Mandi and two dogs Remington and Ruger.

James is a Christian Lawyer, specializing in Elder Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate matters.. He is a graduate from Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee, graduating cum laude. While in law school, James served simultaneously as Associate Editor for the Law Review and Vice President of the Moot Court Board. He also served as a faculty research assistant.. J Law is a published author, with a chapter in Perspectives on Capital Punishment in America: edited by Charles E. MacLean, found here. His chapter is on how prospective jurors' First Amendments Rights to Freedom of Religious Expression are violated when prosecutors strike them from the jury pool because of their religious opposition to the death penalty.  Mr. Lawrence holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He also lived and studied overseas at St. John's College of Durham University in Durham, England, where he studied Moral Philosophy, Systematic Theology, and Islamic Studies.James is an active member of the West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he currently plays french horn as part of the music ministry of his church and has served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. James' wife, Lara is a professional piano player and they have six children, ranging in age from fifteen to twenty-seven.

Jacob Feuer is a criminal defense attorney dedicated to providing personal service and addressing each client's legal problems on an individual basis.

I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Tennessee and subsequently obtained my Juris Doctor degree from Lincoln Memorial Duncan School of Law.  My primary area of focus is Social Security Disability. As a Knoxville native, I find the opportunity to represent the underserved population of East Tennessee to be very gratifying.  I am member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Tennessee Association for Justice, Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and American Bar Association. I enjoy cooking, volleyball, and University of Tennessee athletics (GO VOLS!).

In every case I work hard to achieve the very best results for my clients.  I take great pride in my work and client-centered focus.  Just as important, I believe that it is important to charge reasonable rates for top notch representation.. My goal with each client is to develop a relationship founded on trust and communication.   However, I recognize that each client is different and may require a different approach.. I always encourage people to call me to set up a consultation.  The consultation is free.

If you wish to contact me, please call the office at eight six five - five two one - six five two seven.  I do not check  messages on Avvo.