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Chris is a partner in Spicer Rudstrom’s Memphis office, focusing on litigation throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. He has more than 10 years of experience handling premises liability cases. His practice is also concentrated in business and commercial litigation, product liability, governmental tort liability, insurance coverage, insurance defense and workers’ compensation.. Chris graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee Martin with a bachelor’s degree in history. He obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he was Publications Editor of the Tennessee Law Review and was recognized with the Editor-in-Chief’s award. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. Away from the office, Chris serves on the board of S.O.S. Memphis, an urban home repair ministry that transforms inner city neighborhoods. He also coaches his kids’ sports teams and volunteers with the youth group at his church with his wife, Elizabeth.

Chris A. Cornaghie, Attorney at Law has been in private practice in Memphis, Tennessee since 1984.   His practice is concentrated almost exclusively in Social Security Disability, Retirement and related matters, representing individuals before the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review throughout Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.  Attending Memphis State University, he received his undergraduate degree in 1972 and law degree in 1975. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1976 and is also admitted to the United States District Courts in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. He has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Tennessee Commission on Specialization and CLE as a Social Security Disability Advocate.. From 1978 to 1984, Mr. Cornaghie served as an Attorney Advisor of the Social Security Administration in the Memphis Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. He has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Memphis Federal Bar Association, Memphis Area Legal Services, Family Services of Memphis and the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives (NOSSCR). He has also served as President of the Federal Bar Association, Memphis Mid-South Chapter from 1986-87 and President of the University of Memphis Law School Alumni Association from 1999-2000. His Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Rating is AV (Highest Rating:  Legal Ability Very High to Preeminent; General Recommendation: Very High.)

Chelsea Knox was hired as an associate attorney by Rice Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC after graduating with honors from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2017. Per her high academic and professional achievement, Chelsea was the recipient of the Herbert Herff Presidential Scholarship. Prior to her legal education, Mrs. Knox graduated from Centre College in 2012.. While attending law school, Chelsea served as the Research Assistant to Professor Lynda Black and assisted Professor Black in researching, drafting, and editing her co-authored Tennessee Family Law Casebook. She excelled in Civil Procedure II and Elder Law, earning CALI Awards for academic success. Ms. Knox was also a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.. In 2018 Ms. Knox was named one of Memphis Magazine’s Women to Watch. In 2021 Chelsea was named Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Charles W. Hill concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law, securities and broker/dealer litigation, contracts and commercial litigation.. Mr. Hill consults with employers concerning employment law decisions regarding their workforce, including discipline, discharge and the implementation of specific policies to ensure compliance with existing employment law, particularly the application of federal and state discrimination statutes. Mr. Hill provides advice and consultation concerning the purchase of employment practices liability insurance including addressing potential coverage issues.. Mr. Hill regularly represents employers in the defense of claims filed with the EEOC and State Human Rights Commissions. He regularly represents employers in federal and state courts in the defense of employment law claims.. Mr. Hill also maintains an active broker/dealer and investment advisory litigation practice. He regularly represents Broker/Dealers, Advisors and securities representatives in securities arbitration before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and in securities litigation brought in the federal and state courts, including disputes over investment products, employee transitions, sales practices and corporate governance. He also consults with Broker/Dealers regarding regulatory compliance, examinations, and inquiries.. Mr. Hill is experienced in the defense of class action wage and hour claims, consumer financial claims and product claims.. In addition, Mr. Hill has extensive experience representing clients involved in litigation over restrictive covenants, non-solicits, covenants against disclosure of proprietary information and the protection of trade secrets.. He is also experienced in the litigation of directors and officers insurance matters and matters of corporate governance. He is experienced in regulatory investigations including matters of FINRA, SEC, and DEA compliance.

Caren Nichol understands that her clients want quick, inexpensive solutions to their problems and she works creatively to make that happen. As a member of the firm's Board of Directors and former leader of the Litigation Practice Group, she has experience with what it takes to run a business and knows her clients want expeditious and aggressive solutions to their legal problems. Ms. Nichol is the parent of  two boys and is sensitive to the issues that parents face in divorce. Due to her varied experience, she is uniquely positioned to assist the owners of businesses in their divorce with the assistance of corporate, tax, and estate planning attorneys within the firm. Ms. Nichol also assists clients with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.Ms. Nichol's litigation practice consists of a unique combination of commercial litigation, family law, and appellate practice.  Admitted to practice before the Sixth Circuit, she is a Rule 31 trained family law mediator and collaborative lawyer.

C. Edward Baker attended The University of Tennessee College of Law where he graduated with honors, and served as the Student Materials Editor of the Tennessee Law Review as well as the 3rd Year Editor of Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law. Mr. Baker also attended the University of Florida in Levin College of Law receiving his LL.M. in July 2009. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Baker was associated with Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC in Knoxville, Tennessee where he represented clients in general liability matters. Mr. Baker practices in the area of personal injury.

C. Anne Tipton handles criminal cases in both Federal and State court, including death penalty, DUI, Domestic Violence, Robbery, Murder, Carjacking, and Drugs.  Personal and straight forward representation with 23 years experience in the courts.  Call for Attorney C. Anne Tipton.

Brooks Law Firm offers rep­re­sen­ta­tion: Drug Conspiracy, DUI, Possession, Domes­tic Assault, Sus­pended License, Traf­fic Tick­ets, Theft, Pro­ba­tion Vio­la­tions, Orders of Pro­tec­tion, White Col­lar Crimes, Weapon Violation.

Brice Timmons divides his practice primarily between the areas of Civil Rights and Education Law.. Mr. Timmons represents plaintiffs in numerous types of civil rights suits against jails, prisons, police, and private prison contractors. Mr. Timmons has obtained substantial settlements for clients due to false arrest, false imprisonment, and poor medical care while incarcerated. He is especially interested in cases involving so-called “mistaken-identity” arrests and refusing to provide medical care to inmates. He has represented clients in other types of cases brought under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act.. Mr. Timmons represents children in suits for civil rights violations arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other civil rights statutes. In addition, he has represented both adults and minors with mental and emotional disabilities against their caregivers. While children are a vulnerable population, disabled children outside of their parents’ care are especially vulnerable to civil rights violations, malpractice, and neglect and abuse. Mr. Timmons has represented such children in unique and extreme cases including suits involving group homes, intermediate care facilities, schools, and so-called “troubled teen industry” facilities.. He is one of only a handful of attorneys to have obtained injunctive relief barring the expulsion of a college student accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX, successfully arguing that the school denied the student due process. Mr. Timmons represents students and advises families in addressing all manner of student discipline cases including sexual misconduct. He also represents students who are survivors of sexual assault and harassment as well as other forms of discrimination in suits against K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.. Mr. Timmons received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Memphis. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Mr. Timmons has served as a member of the Graduate Faculty of the Department of Political Science at the University of Memphis. He is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He currently serves as the chair of the Shelby County Veterans Court Foundation – an organization devoted to giving veterans a path out of the criminal justice system and a second chance.. Mr. Timmons served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade of the United States Army. He focuses his pro bono practice on helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as on jail and prison conditions reform.

Born November 20, 1977, in Trenton, Tennessee; admitted to practice in Tennessee in 2003.. Educated at Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science, magna cum laude, 2000.  Received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 2003. Member of University of Memphis Moot Court Board, 2002-2003; Bar Governor, Student Bar Association, 2001-2002; Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, 2003; Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2000 and 2003.. Member: Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.. Admitted to all State Courts in Tennessee in 2003.  Admitted to Federal U.S. Dist. Ct. for Western Dist. of TN in 2005.

Being the son of one of the most respected trial lawyers in Memphis, I knew that I too wanted to be a trial lawyer from a very early age. In my professional career, I have specialized in trial work and have had the opportunity to try lawsuits in Federal Court, Immigration Court, General Sessions (both civil and criminal) Court, Chancery Court, Criminal Court, and Circuit Court.. I handle all types of trial work  including criminal defense, personal injury, immigration, contract disputes, and business litigation.. Although I was born and raised in Memphis, I learned Spanish as a second language while I was in college. After obtaining my license to practice law, I have been blessed with the opportunity to represent the Hispanic community in the Memphis area. Although there are other lawyers in the Memphis area that represent the Hispanic community, I am one of a very few that actually speak Spanish. More importantly, of the lawyers that speak Spanish in the Memphis area, I am the most experienced and have the most diverse law practice.

BA   Emory University and Rhodes College   1975. JD    University of Memphis School of Law  1978. LLM   Emory University School of Law   1979. Admitted to TN Supreme Court  1978. US District Court    1979. US Tax Court   1980. AV Rated in Martindale Hubbelll Legal Directory. Named Top Wealth Manager in estate planning, business planning, and taxation in Memphis Magazine

B. Douglas Earthman concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, secured lending transactions, and transactional work, including municipal bond and other tax-exempt financing transactions.. He serves as bond counsel in a variety of tax-exempt bond matters, including general municipal finance, industrial development, health care and housing matters, and in other capacities, such as trustee’s counsel, developer’s counsel, issuer’s counsel, credit provider’s counsel, underwriter’s counsel and counsel to companies using or benefiting from tax-exempt financings.. Based on Mr. Earthman’s experience and service as bond counsel, Glankler Brown is a “Red Book firm,” meaning it is listed as bond counsel in the directory most often used in the municipal bond industry for identifying nationally recognized bond counsel. He has been a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers since its formation in 1979 and has attended 38 of 40 annual Bond Attorney Workshops.. From 1999-2001, Mr. Earthman served as Vice-Chairman of the Joint Study Committee established by the Tennessee Bar Association and the Tennessee Bankers Association to study and recommend the adoption of Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in Tennessee. The bill recommended by this committee was adopted by the Tennessee Legislature in 2000 without change. The committee recommended technical amendments to Revised Article 9 the following year which were also adopted.. He serves as an agent or approved attorney for most major title companies active in the Memphis area.

Attorney Wilson Newell is a bankruptcy attorney at the Reaves Law Firm, PLLC. His concentration is primarily focused on assisting individual consumers file for protection under the United States Bankruptcy Code.. Mr. Newell attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Following his undergraduate education, Mr. Newell attended the University Of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School Of Law where he obtained his J.D. in 2014.. Wilson is admitted to practice law in all state courts within the Great State of Tennessee. He is also admitted to practice in federal court before the Western District of Tennessee.. Wilson is a loving husband and father who enjoys spending time with his family and friends. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Mr. Newell is happy to now call Memphis his home. Wilson is an avid fan of both the Memphis Grizzlies and his beloved University of Tennessee Volunteers.

Attorney Timothy J. Francavilla graduated with a B.S. in psychology from Colgate University in 1994 before earning his J.D. from the University of Memphis in 1997. From there, his career as a criminal defense, personal injury, and family law attorney excelled. Attorney Francavilla has spent 25 years helping clients facing charges such as DUI, drugs, assault, and domestic violence get their charges reduced or dropped altogether, and is tenacious in getting the best possible outcome in each case he handles. For instance, he is certified in DUI and breathalyzer machine training, earned several awards and recognitions for his outstanding criminal defense, serves as a guest lecture, and is admitted to practice in all Tennessee courts. Discover how Attorney Francavilla can serve your legal needs and call today!

Attorney Robert Donati focuses on Social Security Disability, employment law, and veterans’ benefits cases at Donati Law, PLLC. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is able to assist clients with appealing cases in federal district court when their petitions have been denied, or when they file for long-term benefits under ERISA. He works diligently to bring hard-working people the money the need after an unforeseen change in circumstance.Mr. Donati earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi, School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi and is a member of the following professional organizations: The Mississippi Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association, the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals, and more.

Attorney Larry Rice is an accomplished Memphis family lawyer and certified Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Larry is only one of two Family Law Specialists in Memphis and one of 12 in the State of Tennessee. He has earned the distinction of being named to the list of Mid-South Super Lawyers® by Super Lawyer ® Magazine every year since 2008. Super Lawyers® also named Larry to the list of Top 100 Lawyers in the state of Tennessee for all fields of practice. He is recognized by numerous other outlets for his dedicated, experience, knowledge, and client-commitment. Widely recognized as the best CLE speaker on divorce practice, Larry has lectured at more than a dozen American Bar Association conventions and to lawyers from across the world on a wide range of topics. He is also the author of several books and articles, including Divorce Practice in Tennessee; The Effective Ethical Lawyer; and The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for Lawyers which is recognized as the national standard for Divorce and Family lawyers throughout the country.

Attorney Joseph Pehanick is a graduate of the Fox School of Business at Temple University and the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at The University of Memphis.. Clients in need of legal advice throughout the greater Memphis area look to Attorney Joseph Pehanick because of his dedication to defending the fundamental rights of his clients. Many years of experience as a Memphis criminal defense attorney and a prosecutor allow him to help you understand how to navigate the complicated criminal defense system because he knows how judges view certain legal arguments and which strategies prosecutors might use. Also, working in the University of Memphis Athletic Department and representing professional athletes around the world over a broad spectrum of sports-related issues provides him with the experience which allows you to focus on your sports career while he handles your sports-related legal and business affairs.. Attorney Joseph Pehanick is admitted to the bar for the practice of law in Tennessee and in the US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. He is also a member of the Memphis Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and a VA accredited attorney.. Our Memphis law firm is designed to serve the legal needs of each individual client. We are dedicated to helping clients understand all of their available legal options, not just the most obvious, so clients can confidently choose which options will lead to the best possible outcome.

Attorney Charles Blatteis practices law in Memphis, Tennessee at the Blatteis Law Firm, PLLC.  Attorney Blatteis provides legal services to both U.S. individuals and entities doing business and investing in the United States and abroad through corporate and transactional legal work.  He also assists foreign nationals and immigrants with their litigation matters in the United States. Mr. Blatteis also serves officially as a “Consulting Attorney” for the Consulate General of Mexico in Little Rock as well as for the Consulate General of Peru in Atlanta.  Attorney Blatteis is peer review rated “AV Preeminent,” the highest rating by Martindale Hubbell attorney ratings.. A first generation U. S. Citizen of Hispanic and German descent, Charles Blatteis is bilingual in English and Spanish at the legal professional level and speaks French at the conversational level.   Charles Blatteis graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service with a BSFS in International Law, Politics and Organization and a Certificate in Latin American Studies.  He obtained his J.D. in Common Law from Tulane Law School along with a Certificate in European Legal Studies.  Over the years, Mr. Blatteis has held various positions in international business and/or law with employers as diverse as International Paper Company in their Memphis headquarters and Baker and McKenzie (the world’s largest international law firm) in their Chicago headquarters.  He has also worked as a partner in Memphis at the Bogatin Law Firm and most recently at the Burch Porter & Johnson, before establishing his own firm.  Attorney Blatteis has also been awarded a United States patent as a co-inventor of an ecologically friendly manufacturing process, which has subsequently been patented in various countries worldwide.. Attorney Blatteis is active in Memphis area civic affairs.  A representative sample of such public service involvement includes current or prior service on the following Boards of Directors:  the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Memphis Branch (for which he served for seven years as a Director and was Chairman of the Board for three years);  the Board of the Memphis Regional Chamber of Commerce (for six years as a director and also for four years as the Chairman of the Chamber’s International Business Council);  Leadership Memphis, Inc. (for three years as a member of the Board of Directors); the United Way of the Mid-South (for six years as a member of the Board of Directors); the Pink Palace Family of Museums (currently, a Trustee on the Board of Trustees); and the Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Memphis, Inc. (for six years as a Director).  Mr. Blatteis also serves or has served as a Director, Chairman, or President for the Boards of Directors of various Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in Memphis:  the Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce, the National Hispanic Professionals’ Organization (Memphis Chapter); and the Hispanic Business Alliance, Inc.

At Wages & Benham, we believe in PERSONAL, CARING, ATTENTIVE, RESPONSIVE AND EFFECTIVE client service.  Our client experience is "hands on" with our attorneys.  We are not going to have you meet with a paralegal or assistant to do the work.  By working directly with our lawyers, we will offer better analysis of your issues and better solutions.. Your first consultation is always 100% free, at no cost to you.. I am Herbert (Bert) Benham III -- a caring father and husband, a musician, an active member of Temple Israel Synagogue and, of course a lawyer.  I am the Senior Partner at Wages & Benham.. I bring many years of life experience, business experience and compassion and caring to those I represent.  Each of our clients receives personal attention from me and from my law partner, Dale E. Irby.  We work in tandem to make sure that your legal issues are handled well and that your case gets 100% of the information required to give you the best possible outcome.

AREAS OF PRACTICE: Divorce , Children , Prenuptial Agreements , Mediation , Collaborative Law , Post-Divorce Modification , Contempt & Post-Divorce Enforcement , Orders of Protection & Restraining Orders. Susan Hinsley received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990 and her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree in 1999 from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.. Susan has over 22 years of experience in the practice of Family Law, including such areas as, divorce and separation, child custody, child support, adoptions, child abuse and neglect, juvenile court practice, paternity, dependency and neglect, and post-divorce modifications of parenting schedules, child support, alimony, Conservatorships and name changes.. Susan is a certified Rule 31 Mediator focusing primarily on assisting people resolve family law disputes, both divorce and post-divorce as well as other family law related disputes. Susan is also trained in collaborative family law.. Susan has earned a BV* rating by Martindale-Hubble for her ethical standards and legal ability.  Susan’s rating indicates an exemplary reputation and well-established practice, and reflects her peers rating her legal ability and ethical standards as “high to very high.”. She is a member of the Memphis Bar Association and served on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Division in 2000 and 2001. She is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association.  She was a member of the Leo Bearman Sr. Chapter of American Inns of Court from 2001 through 2003. Susan is currently a member of the American Inns of Court for Conflict Resolution.

Although not born and raised in Tennessee, I have been practing in Memphis for over twenty years. I am in a defense oriented litigation practice.

Alexander graduated Cum laude from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2007. While enrolled in law school, Alexander was a member and president of the UNC Broun National Trial Team from 2005-2007. He was also honored as Best Oral Advocate-Appellant in the 2005 Moot Court Competition.. Upon his graduation from law school in 2007, Alexander joined Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP in Raleigh, North Carolina as an Associate Attorney. While at Teague Campbell, Alexander concentrated his practice in the areas of workers’ compensation and general civil defense. Alexander represented hundreds of North Carolina employers, including privately owned and governmental entities, before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and in District and Superior Courts. He successfully argued and defended various motions before Courts throughout the State of North Carolina.. After three years of practice in North Carolina, Alexander returned to Memphis to join the family firm in September 2010, where he currently concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, premises liability and municipal law, in addition to criminal defense. Alexander is married to LaToya Monique Wharton, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, and they have two children.

Alex Saharovich is a Founding Member and Senior Partner at Nahon Saharovich and Trotz PLC. The law firm is the largest Tennessee based personal injury firm with 33 lawyers and over 100 support staff. Mr. Saharovich is engaged in a civil trial practice with emphasis in the areas of mass tort litigation, automobile accidents, and wrongful death claims. Mr. Saharovich has argued cases before the Tennessee Supreme Court as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Saharovich has extensive experience and over the last 27 years, he has managed the law firm and has participated in numerous trials, mediations and arbitrations which have resulted in over 1 billion dollars in recovery for the firm’s clients.. Mr. Saharovich has served on numerous charitable and philanthropic boards including Facing History and Ourselves, Plough Towers, Memphis Jewish Federation, Temple Israel, Solomon Schechter Day School of Memphis, and  Southeast Regional Anti-Defamation League. He has previously served as Secretary, Vice-President and then President of Plough Towers. He has also served as Vice-president of Solomon Schechter Day School of Memphis. He has also served as chair of the Mid-South Alumni Admissions Council for Northwestern University, his alma-mater. He currently serves as Vice-President of Temple Israel which is a 4,000 member reform congregation in Memphis, Tennessee.. Mr. Saharovich has lectured at legal seminars on the topics of mediation and arbitration. He has also taught and lectured at paralegal programs at Christian Brothers University and Southwest Tennessee Community College(formerly State Technical Institute of Memphis.]. Mr. Saharovich who is married and has three sons, enjoys riding bikes, running, reading and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the Memphis Grizzlies and Northwestern Wildcats.

After graduating from Yale Law School in 2012, Katherine Oberembt moved to the Bluff City and began a career defending the people of Memphis and Shelby County. For more than a decade, she has represented clients charged with all levels of criminal offenses, with a particular focus on serious felony charges, including First Degree Murder. Time and time again, Katherine has achieved favorable outcomes for her clients, including dismissals, by filing comprehensive and innovative motions, marshalling expert witnesses in her clients’ defense, and artfully negotiating advantageous settlements. But when negotiation fails, Katherine — a skilled trial lawyer with a history of favorable verdicts, including acquittals — isn’t afraid to take your case to trial.. Any encounter with the criminal legal system is disruptive and disconcerting: Katherine prioritizes communicating with her clients and guiding them through the legal process with empathy and compassion. Katherine knows that every single person who encounters the criminal legal system has dreams, hopes, ambitions, and people who depend on them. Whether appointed or retained, she fights to achieve the outcomes her clients desire and deserve.