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Weldon E. Patterson was born in Harlan, Kentucky. He attended Tennessee Technological University (B.S., 1984), and The University of Tennessee (M.S., 1986; J.D., with Honors, 1988), and was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1989. He was an Assistant Editor for the Tennessee Law Review. He is admitted to practice before all of the state and federal courts in Tennessee, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a Master of the Bench of the American Inns of Court. Weldon has been a member of the Professionalism Committee of the Knoxville Bar Association since 2008, and has been a Hearing Committee member of the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee since 2008. He is a member of multiple bar associations, including the National Transportation Safety Board Bar and the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association. Weldon has been given the highest rating (AV) with Martindale-Hubbell, which is based upon peer reviews. He has been lead counsel in many complex jury cases throughout Tennessee. Mr. Patterson has been a Rule 31 Mediator under the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court since 2004. Hobbies and activities include flying, scuba diving, fencing and fly fishing.

Since 2004, Catherine C. Dugan has been working as a litigation attorney in the insurance defense industry and has handled numerous cases involving workers’ compensation and general liability. Her career is primarily focused on defending insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation claims. Additionally, Cate also focuses on training and education for carriers and employers to ensure her clients are updated regarding workers’ compensation laws, so they can avoid some of the most common pitfalls. She also frequently lectures and presents and seminars and conferences regarding workers’ compensation defense and many of the issues businesses may face when in the midst of a dispute.

Ryan N. Shamblin, originally a native of Miami, Florida, moved to Blount County, Tennessee in the mid 1980’s where he attended and graduated with honors from William Blount High School. Following graduation from high school, Mr. Shamblin attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he pursued a double major in Political Science and History. While attending the University of Tennessee, Mr. Shamblin was actively involved in the Student Government Association and was inducted into numerous honor societies including: the Golden Key National Honor Society; Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society; and Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society. In 1997, Mr. Shamblin graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and History. Following graduation from the University of Tennessee, Mr. Shamblin spent two years in pursuit of a Masters degree in Political Science where he maintained a 3.73 G.P.A.. While preparing to complete his post-graduate studies, Mr. Shamblin was admitted to the University of Tennessee, College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Shamblin was selected to serve as a student member of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court; represented indigent defendants in the school’s legal clinic and was accepted into Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity. In law school, Mr. Shamblin academic excellence was recognized by his induction into several honor societies including: Who’s Who: American Law Students; Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society and his receipt of various awards including: Dean’s List: Highest Honors; Highest Section Grades in Evidence, Advocacy Clinic & Pretrial Litigation. In 2002, Mr. Shamblin graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee, College of Law with a J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, having graduated 25th in his class (top 17%).. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Shamblin decided to trade the azure ocean and sun-soaked beaches of South Florida for the grassy meadows and stately mountains of East Tennessee and took up the practice of law in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Shamblin was licensed to practice law in courts of the State of Tennessee in November 2002 and was admitted to United States District Court for the Eastern District in May of 2003. Mr. Shamblin is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association; the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and is a licensed Notary in the State of Tennessee.. Since his admittance to the bar, Mr. Shamblin has represented clients throughout East Tennessee in numerous counties including, but not limited to: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Roane, Sevier, Sullivan, Union, and Washington counties. Mr. Shamblin has handled or otherwise participated in cases in General Sessions, Probate, Chancery, Circuit and the Appellate Courts of Tennessee as well as in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Although Mr. Shamblin has practiced primarily in state courts located in the Central and Southern portions of East Tennessee, he has represented clients in Middle Tennessee, as far West as Maury County in Federal Court, and was admitted to practice pro hac vice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Columbia Division.. Straight out of law school, Mr. Shamblin was fortunate enough to be hired by a small close-knit law firm, comprised of two experienced attorneys with successful, albeit very different areas of practice. During this formative period, Mr. Shamblin had the rare privilege of being mentored by a highly skilled litigator whose practice focused on wrongful death/ catastrophic personal injury cases and a prominent attorney who served as local counsel for a large multi-state financial institution.. While working closely with these two exceptional attorneys, Mr. Shamblin expanded on his knowledge of tort law, while at the same time developing an understanding and appreciation for the complexities of bankruptcy, corporate, banking and commercial law. Making the most of his opportunity, Mr. Shamblin gained valuable real-world experience by working extensively on a number of complex commercial and business cases involving issues such as lender liability; breach of commercial construction contracts; breach of depository agreements; forgery and embezzlement.. Today, Mr. Shamblin’s law practice is focused primarily on civil litigation involving: wrongful death; loss of limb; serious/ catastrophic personal injury; automobile accidents; products liability; toxic torts; medical malpractice; will contests/ will construction; breach of contract cases; property line/ boundary disputes and some employment law.. Aside from a growing litigation practice which includes counseling clients; motion practice; conducting hearings, depositions and trials; and participating in mediations, Mr. Shamblin represents various corporate clients and devotes a significant portion of his time to transactional work, such as drafting contractual agreements, deeds or wills. In 2016, Mr. Shamblin successfully completed mediation training and was listed as Rule 31 General Civil Mediator.. Mr. Shamblin has proven himself to be a skilled researcher and an adept legal writer through numerous extensive research and writing projects. On a number of occasions, Mr. Shamblin’s researching and brief writing skills have meant the difference between winning or losing close cases and on more than one occasion his compelling briefs, have led to an involuntary dismissal/ directed verdict of an opponent’s case without having to even present a case.. Mr. Shamblin is an avid Big Orange fan and a National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) certified scuba diver. His hobbies include photography, growing scorching hot exotic chili peppers and being a fresh water aquarist (raising tropical Amazonian fish). In 2008, capitalizing on his experience growing and cooking with exotic chili peppers, Mr. Shamblin formed a team of family and friends which won First Prize at the East Tennessee Chili Cook-Off which is held annually in Knoxville, Tennessee to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. In 2014, Mr. Shamblin's team was the first team to win First Prize at the East Tennessee Chili Cook-Off a second time.

Paige Coleman was born and raised in Panama City, Florida and moved to Tennessee in 2005. Paige graduated from Florida State University with an undergraduate degree in Communications and attended law school at Lincoln Memorial University - Duncan School of Law where she obtained her J.D. in 2013.  Paige has two sons, currently 16 and 18 years old, one of which attends Farragut High School and the other who is an adventurer at heart and is currently backpacking his way through California and Oregon.  Paige is an avid runner, and exercise enthusiast, and loves a good SEC football game! A Floridian by birth, she is now proud to call herself a Tennessean at heart!

My goal is to continue practicing law for as long as I continue to enjoy it.  Some of my greatest pleasures are in counseling clients regarding their business and personal affairs where I often am able to solve important problems for clients.  In the event I do not have the expertise for solving their problems, most often I am able to guide them to one or more appropriate persons who can do so.. There is not a single label for my law practice.  My law practice consists of business transactions, tax planning and resolution of tax disputes, estate planning and probate.  In that context I prepare and review numerous contracts ranging from pre-nuptial agreements to real estate purchases and sales, business purchases and sales, financing, leases, franchise documents and others.  In both the business transaction context and in estate planning, I may form, restructure or dissolve entities, prepare trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and other business,  estate planning and tax planning documents.. Assisting clients in the administration of the estate of a deceased loved one often involves many areas of law including those noted above.  Likewise, assisting people with conservatorships and guardianships of people who have become disabled or unable to manage their own affairs is sometimes an appropriate or necessary undertaking.. Building long lasting professional relationships with clients has provided me with wonderful  personal and professional rewards

Mr. Vowell is Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has been since 1997. He has completed more than 40 appeals in the Tennessee and Federal Court systems with a record of 28 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws on appeal since 1988. He has had 7 appeals in the Tennessee Supreme Court, winning 6 of them. He has won 7 reversals of the United States District Court (6 times in the Sixth Circuit and once in the Seventh). He has won 14 reversals of trial court decisions in the Tennessee Court of Appeals or Tennessee Supreme Court.

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.

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.

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.

I grew up in Cookeville, Tennessee where both of my parents worked in factories. I saw my parents work hard to get by. I began working at the age of 15 and continued to work at nights and on weekends while earning a college degree.. I graduated from Maryville College with a degree in Sign Language/Interpreting and worked in this field for a few years. While going with my hearing-impaired clients to see their lawyers I noticed my clients were not treated with the respect and dignity they deserved.. I wanted to do things differently. After I got my law degree from the University of Tennessee I began representing people on their claims for Social Security disability benefits.. I have represented thousands of clients at hearings before the Social Security Administration for over 20 years and I know what is required to be found disabled.

I am a Tennessee attorney who has been practicing since 2012.  I currently handle estate planning, real estate law, and litigation, and have extensive experience with workers' compensation matters.  Prior to starting the Otten Law Firm, I worked with two statewide insurance defense firms and obtained my real estate license..  In my free time, I enjoy being a dad, biking, and spending time with my family in Knoxville.

Here at Landry and Azevedo we pride ourselves on being a client focused firm which strides to provide the most effective and results driven service to those who we serve. We are a general practice firm includes a large divorce/child custody practice and criminal law practice. We handle all stages of criminal defense, including preindictment investigation. As a general practice firm, we also handle a variety of civil cases including business Litigation, business Formation, real estate law, boundary disputes, wills and estate planning, elder law, landlord- tenant law, collections, and a variety of tort related matters. If we do not handle a case in a particular area of law we partner with some of the best law firms in the area who are at the forefront of their respective specialties. We offer free consultations and there is no obligation to retain our firm. Please keep us in mind if you know anyone that could benefit from our services. Also, feel free to stop by our office conveniently located in the heart of the Bearden area at 5301 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919.

Ethan received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2012. During law school, he served as a clerk for multiple law firms as well as the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Prior to law school, Ethan attended the University of Tennessee where he was a recipient of the Bicentennial Scholarship. At UT, Ethan majored in Journalism and graduated cum laude from UT’s College of Communications.. Ethan has been practicing law since 2012 and is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts. Since beginning the practice of law, Ethan’s practice has focused primarily on criminal defense, domestic relations, and civil litigation. Ethan resides in Knoxville where he enjoys supporting Tennessee Volunteers athletics, live music, and the East Tennessee outdoors.. Areas of Practice. Bar Admissions. Education

Divorce, child custody and child support.  I work for you to meet all the needs of your divorce.

Divorce is rarely easy.  I will guide you through the process to help you protect what matters most.  When the future of your family is on the line, trust me to help you.. I am an experienced East Tennessee attorney who has been practicing family law and civil litigation since 2000.

Devin S. DeVore practices law in the areas of Social Security Disability, IRS Tax Resolution, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and Criminal Defense.. Mr. DeVore received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law with a concentration in advocacy and dispute resolution. While at Brigham Young University he was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society and played the electric bass for his alma mater's Young Ambassador Show Band. Between receiving his undergraduate degree and entering law school, Mr. DeVore assisted thousands of disabled claimants throughout Tennessee and Florida with getting approved for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits. During law school he was on the editorial staff for the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy and participated in the law school's Public Defender Externship program.. Since graduating from law school Mr. DeVore has continued to represent disabled and injured individuals throughout East Tennessee. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).

Daniel is approachable, easy to talk to and a great listener.  These are just a few of Daniel’s most outstanding qualities – crucial elements that make it easy for him to keep an open dialogue with his clients as he guides them through challenging situations.. Daniel’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration, banking and contract law. In addition to providing estate planning and probate services to clients, Mr. Wilkins has assisted businesses and financial institutions in regulatory compliance and transactional issues, and has advised both creditors and debtors in loan transactions and debt restructurings. Mr. Wilkins has represented businesses and individuals in state and federal courts, as well as in mediations. Mr. Wilkins is admitted to practice in all Tennessee state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He is a member of the Tennessee and Knoxville Bar Associations.. Mr. Wilkins is a native of Knoxville, having graduated from Farragut High School. He remained in east Tennessee to earn his B.A. from Carson-Newman College in 1996, where he graduated magna cum laude with majors in History and ancient Greek & Hebrew languages. Mr. Wilkins earned his M.A. in Theology from Southwestern Seminary in 1999, after which he spent four years teaching and drafting curricula in secondary education. Mr. Wilkins then returned to Knoxville to attend University of Tennessee School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 2006 while serving as president of the International Law Society and working in the Mediation Clinic and Non-profit Corporations Clinic.. Mr. Wilkins is an active member of the community, coaching his children in youth sports and assuming various leadership roles in his church. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Chris is a litigation attorney who brought his 25-year litigation practice to Trammell, Adkins & Ward, P.C.in June has extensive litigation experience and has successfully tried many jury and non-jury trials in Tennessee State Courts, Federal Court, and Bankruptcy Court. He has specialized his practice in personal injury litigation focused primarily in the areas of insurance defense and self-insured defense litigation involving automobile and trucking accidents, home owners’ claims, commercial losses, construction claims, fire and casualty, general liability, defense of fraud litigation as well as insurance coverage and claims litigation in all personal lines and commercial lines matters.  He has successfully tried dozens of jury and non-jury matters, and he has represented clients in appellate courts of the State of Tennessee and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has been a frequent lecturer for various organizations in multiple states speaking on numerous trial-related topics including litigation strategy, trying jury trials, effective use of court room technology, insurance coverage issues, and other subjects at multiple continuing legal education seminars for attorneys.. Chris serves as counsel for State Farm, Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Vice Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee, and represents several business and individual clients in litigation and non-litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. Chris is a member of the Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations, as well as the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (TDLA) and the Defense Research Institute (DRI).  He is also a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Before I went to law school, I served on active duty for five years in the United States Navy.  During that time, I was forunate enough to travel the world, and meet many different people from every imaginable walk of life.  What I learned was that everyone has a story, everyone knows something you don't, and occasionally, everyone needs a little help.  After I left the military, I found that I had a natural affinity for the law, and could use that skill to help people through what may be one of the most stressful times in their lives.. As an attorney, I am committed above all else to professionalism and candor.  I will return your calls and emails.  I will be prepared for court.  I will pursue all courses of action necessary to advocate for your position.  And I will never mislead you or sugar coat reality, even if the unfiltered truth may not be exactly what you want to hear.. If you have a legal problem and want my help, contact my office today to set up a consultation.

Attorney Glen A. Kyle is certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney and by the State of Tennessee as an Elder Law Specialist. He is the owner of Franklin & Kyle Elder Law, LLC. Glen focuses his practice in the areas of elder care, elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid/Medicare advocacy.

At The Law Office of Robert M. Asbury, I offer sophisticated, results-driven representation to clients in Knoxville, Knox County and throughout East Tennessee. I am a second-generation lawyer, and I have been practicing law for more than 20 years. As a result of my experience, I understand the need for clear and concise communication. I tailor my approach to suit each client, and I always ensure that my clients understand all of their options. I do not delegate responsibilities to legal assistants, so you will deal directly with me and not an intermediary.

Allison graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Tennessee in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with a double concentration in African American Studies and Women Studies. She later graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 2004 and was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in November 2004. Allison has been recognized in Cityview Magazine as a Top Attorney for Family Law and Adoption, most recently in 2020. She was also voted runner-up in Metro Pulse for Best Lawyer in Knoxville in 2013.. She is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the American Inns of Court. In 2020, Allison was selected as a Fellow of the Knoxville Bar Foundation and was a member of the 2020 graduating class of Leadership Knoxville.. Allison is heavily involved throughout the community holding several leadership positions. She currently serves as a mentor in the UT Promise Mentor Program, Vice President of the Arts & Cultural Alliance Board of Directors which she has served on since 2015, and the Knoxville Opera Board of Directors which she has served on since 2009. Allison is also a member of the Knoxville Opera Guild and serves on the Board of Directors for Nief-Norf, a contemporary chamber music ensemble. She has also served on the Diversity Advisory Committee at the Episcopal School of Knoxville and as a member of the Knox Heritage Board of Directors where she served as Vice President of the organization from 2013-2015.

Abigail practices family law, including divorce and post-divorce proceedings, child support and parenting modifications, parental relocations, and juvenile court matters.. A native of Connecticut, she lives in Nashville with her husband, Omar. They enjoy running, golfing, and discovering great local restaurants.