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Upon her graduation from law school, Lisa S. Johns served for one year as a law clerk for a Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court. During her undergraduate years at the University of Memphis, she majored in International Studies, and studied abroad at the Nagoya Gakuin University in Seto, Japan, concentrating in the areas of Japanese language and culture. She joined Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2001. Ms. Johns’ article regarding minor court approvals was published in the Mississippi Bar Journal in 2009. Currently residing in Memphis with her husband and daughter, Ms. Johns is an active member of Mullins United Methodist Church and involved with the AWA’s Mentor Program. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking with her daughter, practicing yoga, and swimming. Ms. Johns practices in the area of personal injury litigation including automobile accidents and workers’ compensation.

Taylor is a native Memphian and graduated with honors from the University of Memphis for both her bachelor’s degree and law degree. Taylor has focused her work on family-related matters since 2015. Taylor concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce, alimony, child custody and support, dependency and neglect, termination of parental rights, adoption, paternity/parentage, international custody and property disputes, high asset divorces, orders of protection, prenuptial agreements, and post-divorce matters. Taylor has experience at the trial and appellate level and also handles a wide range of other civil matters in Tennessee, including, contractual, probate and trust, and other general litigation matters.. Taylor's love for research is what drove her to law school, where she served as Research Editor on the Senior Editorial Board of the University of Memphis Law Review, Research Assistant to Professor Andrew J. McClurg, Law Clerk to the Honorable Diane K. Vescovo of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, and Student Attorney in the Child and Family Litigation Clinic. During law school, Taylor's Student Note, Taylor Oyaas, Reefer Madness: How Tennessee Can Provide Cannabis Oil Patients Protection from Workplace Discrimination, 47 U. Mem. L. Rev. 935 (2017), was published in Volume 47 of the University of Memphis Law Review. Taylor's publication has received honors and was favorably relied upon by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut in Noffisinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Co., 273 F. Supp. 3d 326 (D. Conn. 2017). Noffisinger has become a landmark case in many states across the country on this issue of law.. Taylor has continued to research and work on improving policy, where the law remains unclear or should be changed.

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Prior to joining Shea Moskovitz & McGhee, Gray Bartlett practiced for 17 years with Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, PC. Mr. Bartlett’s practice areas include criminal defense, asset forfeiture and federal criminal law. He is licensed in the State of Tennessee and the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. In addition, he is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Bartlett earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in political science and went on to earn his juris doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

Ms. White concentrates her practice on litigation and mediation of divorce, child custody/parenting, alimony, child support, child relocation, adoption, and dependency and neglect. Ms. White has broad trial and appellate experience. She also assists her clients in the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. White is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi, and she practices extensively in both jurisdictions.. Leigh Taylor White is a native of Batesville, Mississippi. Ms. White attended Rhodes College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 2002. Ms. White then returned to Mississippi to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2005. Following law school, Ms. White clerked for the Honorable David M. Ishee during his tenure with the Mississippi Court of Appeals.. Ms. White is active in her community. She is a member of the University of Mississippi Law Alumni Board, a Fellow with the Memphis Bar Foundation, and a past president of the Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section. She volunteers for Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. and the Community Legal Center. She also serves as an elder at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. Ms. White is an avid runner and outdoors enthusiast. She especially enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys.

Ms. Rejaei has lived in the Memphis area for most of her life. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She subsequently attended the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. During law school, Ms. Rejaei served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James F. Russell of the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, whereby she was able to get a birds-eye view of the litigation process, research law, and provide memorandums for Judge Russell. She also was able to attend numerous hearings and trials, which allowed her to better understand the legal courtroom process. During law school, Ms. Rejaei was further active in Moot Court, which allowed her to receive training for courtroom appearances as an attorney. She also served as a staff writer for the University of Memphis Law Review, which honed her research and writing skills.. She has been part of the NST team since 2010. Throughout her time with the firm of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, she has handled a wide variety of cases, including automobile accidents, wrongful death, social security disability, and workers’ compensation, which is her main area of practice. Ms. Rejaei knows how devastating work injuries can be to an individual and family, and she has developed a passion for helping these workers with permanent injuries. She now chairs NST’s Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.. Ms. Rejaei is admitted to practice law in Tennessee. In 2016, she was elected to the Memphis Bar Associated Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors.  She is also an active member of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Rejaei was selected to the 2016 Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Stars list, which recognizes lawyers who have received professional achievement through a rigorous peer recognition system. Ms. Rejaei has dedicated herself to making a difference in the lives of injured workers and is zealous and passionate in her representation of them. Outside of her practice, she enjoys running, biking, watching the Memphis Grizzlies, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and three rescue dogs. She has served as President of the Memphis Law Animal Advocacy Group. Ms. Rejaei also committed time as a volunteer mentor for several years with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South.

Ms. Rachel E. Cohen is a graduate of the New England School of Law in Boston. Ms. Cohen is an advocate in the firm’s Social Security Advocacy Practice Group. Prior to joining Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, she worked with a disability law firm based out of Wakefield, MA. Ms. Cohen is currently a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR).

Ms. Laura Owings moved to Memphis at the early age of seven. She graduated from Evangelical Christian School in 1998 and received her baccalaureate degree from Baylor University where she was a Provost Scholarship Recipient, 1998-2002. While a law student at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Ms. Owings received the Dean's Distinguished Service Award, 2006, and was the William B. Leffler Scholarship Recipient, 2003-2004. She also served as a Notes and Comments Editor for The University of Memphis Law Review. Prior to joining Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, Ms. Owings completed a summer internship with the United States Postal Service, Law Department, and has worked as a technical writer at International Paper Company. Ms. Owings is an avid college football fan and enjoys reading and spending her spare time with her husband and daughter. Her primary area of practice is Nursing Home Litigation.

Ms. Greene is a graduate of the University of the Mississippi School of Law. Prior to joining Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2005, she was in general practice with a law firm in Southaven, Mississippi. Ms. Greene has participated in numerous projects where she has served as a mentor to underprivileged children and provided legal assistance to the indigent community. Ms. Greene practices in the area of automobile accidents and workers’ compensation.

Mr. Seth A. Guess, a native Memphian, is a graduate of The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law where he served as the Associate Chief Justice of the Honor Council. Prior to joining Nahon, Saharovich and Trotz, Mr. Guess was an associate attorney at an immigration law firm. He is active in his church and is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Brethen Basketball, Inc, a non-profit organization assisting the youth of Memphis. Mr. Guess practices in the Automobile and Workers’ Compensation Practice Groups.

Mr. Jason J. Yasinsky joined Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2010, focusing on personal injury litigation.  Mr. Yasinsky is an honors graduate of the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, where he was Notes Editor of the University of Memphis Law Review.  Prior to joining Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, Mr. Yasinsky served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert L. Childers.  Mr. Yasinsky was selected as an Associate Member of the Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court, and he currently serves on the board of directors for the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South.  In his spare time, Mr. Yasinsky is also a professional trombonist.

Mr. Fairchilds grew up in Virginia and obtained his undergraduate degree from James Madison University in 2002. He attended law school at The University of Memphis School of Law where he was a member of the Tennessee Journal of Practice and Procedure. After graduation in 2005, he served as litigation associate at a defense firm and as general counsel at Sports Floors, Inc. Mr. Fairchilds practices in the areas of automobile accidents and workers' compensation litigation and is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and American Bar Association. Mr. Fairchilds is a golfer but also supports our Memphis sports teams, the Grizzlies, Tigers and Redbirds. He also enjoys participating in competitive food events, such as chili cook-offs and hot wing festivals, which benefit a wide variety of charities.

Megan Arthur’s practice includes a wide range of complex litigation in state and federal courts with a significant concentration in family law, including divorce, child custody, parentage, paternity, adoption, child support, alimony, and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Arthur understands the life-altering situations her clients face and is dedicated to personally guiding her clients through the legal process with the primary goal being a reasonable, practical, and equitable solution to domestic disputes. She has a stellar reputation in the legal community and is a formidable opponent in the courtroom should your dispute become adversarial.A native of Memphis and a graduate of The Hutchison School, Ms. Arthur earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in 2000. After graduation, she served three years as a broker’s assistant to multiple senior investment executives at a national financial planning corporation before earning her Juris Doctorate degree in 2006 from The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Her accolades during law school include awards for Best Legal Memorandum and Best Appellate Brief. She also served as a member and published author on the University of Memphis Law Review.. Ms. Arthur is a member of the American Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association, and the Tennessee Bar Association. For six consecutive years, from 2013-2018, she was selected as a Rising Star in Family Law in the Mid-South by Super Lawyers. In 2020 through 2023, she was also nominated and accepted as a Family Law Super Lawyer in the Mid-South area. In 2015, she was nominated and elected as a Barrister Member of the Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court. In 2017, she was selected and inducted as a Fellow into the Memphis Bar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Memphis Bar Association that advocates public awareness of the legal system and encourages and recognizes professionalism among members of the Bar. Ms. Arthur completed a three-year term as a nominated and elected member of the Board of Directors for the Memphis Bar Association in 2018.. Ms. Arthur is proud to be an active member of the local legal community. Since her admission to practice law in Tennessee in 2006, Ms. Arthur served three terms on the Memphis Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors from 2008-2010, three terms as a member of the steering committee for the Young Lawyers Section of the Memphis Area Legal Services Access to Justice Fundraising Campaign, as Vice-President of the Family Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association in 2014, and as President of the Family Law Section in 2015.. Outside of the office, Ms. Arthur has served on many community boards and programs, including a three-year term as a member of the board of directors of the Downtown Memphis Commission (formerly the Center City Commission) for Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee (2010-2013). Ms. Arthur is a graduate of Leadership Memphis’s 2011 civic leadership class as well as a graduate of the Tennessee Bar Association’s 2012 Law Leadership Class. Ms. Arthur served on the planning committee for the Red Boa Ball, the annual fundraiser for the Memphis chapter of the American Red Cross, in 2022.. In her time away from the practice of law, Ms. Arthur is an avid tennis player and in an active member of The University Club of Memphis. Most recently, in 2023, she is proud to have been selected to serve on the Midtown Memphis Central Gardens Association Leadership Committee, representing the preservation and development of one of Memphis’s most historic residential neighborhoods in the Mid-South.

Mark N. Geller, who is bilingual in Spanish, graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. During his studies, he participated in Moot Court and the Order of the Barristers. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Geller worked as a biochemist for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. In 2012, he was invited by the National Trial Lawyers Association to be a member in their Top 40 Under 40. Mr. Geller’s primary area of practice is nursing home litigation and he chairs the firm’s Nursing Home Practice Group. In addition, he participates in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Husband and father of two, Mr. Geller enjoys playing soccer, reading, traveling and attending Grizzlies games.

Marcus Nahon was a Founding Member and Senior Partner of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz and is now serving as Of-Counsel. He is engaged in a civil trial practice with emphasis in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death, and workers' compensation. In the past Mr. Nahon has served on several civil legal and charitable committees. He has been a lecturer at seminars and educational affairs and has taught and lectured the paralegal programs at Christian Brother's University and Southwest Tennessee Community College (formerly State Technical Institute of Memphis). Mr. Nahon has also served as a special judge in the civil and criminal divisions of the general sessions courts.. Mr. Nahon is also the Founding Member of the Nahon Law Firm in Nashville ,TN He now serves as Of-Councel.

Jenna McDonald Nichols is a native Memphian and third generation lawyer. Mrs. Nichols is compassionate, understanding, and will fight for you during life's hardest moments. Mrs. Nichols is experienced in the areas of divorce and separation, child custody, child support, juvenile law, paternity/parentage, adoption, and estate planning. Mrs. Nichols is also specially trained in collaborate divorce and she is a strong advocate for mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods.

I have been practicing law for 44 years. The scope of my practice has ranged from insurance defense and personal injury to commercial litigation, collections, to currently and for the past 25 years I have handled probate matters such as estates, conservatorships, guardianships, will contests, muniment of title and small estates. I have also handled real estate matters such as residential and commercial closings, foreclosures, tax sale matters which involve redemption , excess proceeds claims, and Quiet Title suits, evictions for landlords, boundary line/ easement disputes and other title claim matters. I also handle business disputes and have served as a mediator and arbitrator.. I am Alta Certified for real estate closings, I have an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, a legal rating firm, and our firm is an Accredited Business through the Better Business Bureau.

Glenn K. Vines, Jr., a native Tennessean, was born in 1972. During 1993-1994 he was an All-American football player in college. Prior to graduation, Mr. Vines was a law clerk for Chief Judge David S. Kennedy, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Tennessee. Joining Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2001, Mr. Vines’ areas of practice include personal injury, workers’ compensation and medical negligence and chairs the firm’s Trucking Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Vines was listed as a Super Lawyer in 2013 and 2014 by the Law and Politics Magazine.

Eric McEnerney graduated magna cum laude from Belmont University, where he majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Music Business. He then attended The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Following his 1L year, Mr. McEnerney served as a JAG Corps Summer Intern with the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While in law school, Mr. McEnerney served on The University of Memphis Law Review, placed 3rd in the Freshman Moot Court Competition, and served as Research Assistant to the Herff Chair of Excellence in Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Torts Professor Andrew J. McClurg. Mr. McEnerney received the Jerome Rosengarten Memorial Scholarship. After his 2L year, he served as extern to the Honorable Judge Holly Kirby on the Tennessee Court of Appeals (now Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Kirby). During his 3L year, he served as Judicial Extern to United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Magistrate Judge Tu. M. Pham. Eric practices in the area of automobile accident, workers’ compensation litigation and social security advocacy.. Originally from Herald California, Mr. McEnerney now calls Memphis Tennessee home, after living in Levelland Texas and Nashville Tennessee for a time. In his free time, he enjoys playing bluegrass and traditional country music on his Martin D-18, as well as spending time with his girlfriend and her family.

Daniel G. Cossey is a personal injury attorney dedicated to working on behalf of those who have suffered physical and financial injuries due to the negligence of others. He chose a career in law to make a measurable difference in the lives of those who entrust him with the responsibility and privilege of representing them.. Mr. Cossey, a Memphis native, graduated from the University of Memphis, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and achieved cum laude recognition. During this time he wrote articles for the school’s newspaper, was awarded the Frank R. Ahlgren Journalism Scholarship, and chose an academic concentration in writing, where he developed skills that he uses today on behalf of his clients.. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, he enrolled in the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law with the goal of becoming a personal injury attorney. While earning his Juris Doctor degree, he earned the Dean’s Award for Excellence for Best-Written Brief, the Dean’s Award for Excellence for Oral Advocacy, and the Donald & Susan Polden Scholarship.. Mr. Cossey, along with a classmate, competed in the law school’s court competitions. As a result, they became the Champions of the law school’s moot court competition and the school’s mock trial competition. Additionally, Mr. Cossey was awarded the honor of Best Advocate in both of these competitions. The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law later chose Mr. Cossey to represent the school on both its Moot Court Board and its National Appellate Advocacy Competition Travel Team.. Upon graduation from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Mr. Cossey successfully sat for bar exams in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. He now represents clients in each of these states. He has since been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star by Law & Politics magazine in 2014, 2015, and 2016, a distinction received by no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in each state.. Mr. Cossey handles many types of personal injury cases but particularly enjoys assisting clients who have suffered traumatic injuries. He enjoys representing these clients both to assist them in their most severe time of need and to work to resolve the unique challenges that their cases often present.. In addition to enjoying the practice of law, Mr. Cossey is a life-long appreciator of many types of music and has amassed a sizable collection of musical recordings. This collection is as diverse as it is large, but contains more recordings of his favorite artist, Bruce Springsteen, than any other.. Mr. Cossey is also an amateur musician who plays guitar for enjoyment. He appreciates instruments from many eras, but has a particular interest in electric guitar. In his personal collection, he's most proud of the 1960’s-era instruments he's acquired.. In keeping with his interest in journalism, Mr. Cossey also enjoys monitoring current events and has a particular interest in reading about American political history.

Corey B. Trotz is a founding member and Senior Partner of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Law Clerk for two Shelby County Circuit Court Judges, The Honorable Wyeth Chandler and The Honorable Charles O. McPherson, Circuit Court Judges of Shelby County, Tennessee. Mr. Trotz’s areas of practice include personal injury, automobile and trucking accident cases, workers’ compensation, products liability and civil litigation. Mr. Trotz has been a featured speaker at the University of Memphis School of Law and the Memphis Bar Association, and he regularly speaks about legal issues throughout the area. He authored the chapter "Important Pointers for Today's Plaintiff's Attorney in Presenting and Winning Cases" which was published in 2011 by Thompson Reuters in the book Inside the Minds: Representing Plaintiffs in Personal Injury Cases. Mr. Trotz has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Law and Politics Magazine. Most recently, Mr. Trotz was named a personal injury "Power Player" by Inside Memphis Business Quarterly Magazine. Mr. Trotz is a former board member on the Exchange Club Family Center, an organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and family violence. He has served as president and vice-president of this board. Further, Mr. Trotz formerly served on the Board of BRIDGES, Inc., an organization whose mission is to build a community of leaders to advance racial, economic, educational and environmental justice. In addition, Mr. Trotz has chaired the fund-raising gala for Facing History and Ourselves, a non-profit organization, and he has participated in a myriad of other fundraising activities.

Chasity Sharp Grice has a passion and dedication to changing the dynamics of families in the South.  Attorney Grice has the expertise and commitment to assisting families in protecting their children and famiies from legal disputes in the future.. Chasity Sharp Grice represents families located in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee.  She began her practice developing estate plans for middle to high net worth clients at a Certified Public Accounting firm located in Dallas, Texas.  In her position at the Certified Public Accounting firm, she focused primarily on tax planning and compliance for estates, trusts, and gifts.  This included developing estate plans, preparing estate and gift tax returns, and preparing fiduciary tax returns.  Mrs. Grice was also responsible for developing sophisticated estate and reorganization plans for clients whose needs included transferring assets among generations.  Mrs. Grice assisted these clients in minimizing the tax consequences of these transfers, both before and after death.  She now focuses on estate planning and probate in the Dallas, Collin, Tarrant counties of Texas and Shelby, Tipton, Hardeman, Fayette, and other outside counties of Tennessee.

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.

Attorney Stiles created The Stiles Law Firm with a commitment to excellence in serving you and your families’ interests. A Memphis native, Attorney Stiles is a graduate of Louisiana State University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law. Mr. Stiles served as a law clerk for the Bradley Firm in Germantown, TN, prior to joining the Besser Law Firm in Memphis, TN. He is a member of: Memphis Bar Association, Business Network International, Professional Network on Aging, Business and Breakfast, Young Professionals Network, and a Board Member of the Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee.

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.