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Sal Hernandez regularly represents and counsels clients through complex civil litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration always keeping in mind the client's goals. Mr. Hernandez also helps clients solve their business problems before problems turn into litigation. He has represented a variety of corporate and individual clients in the healthcare industry, financial services industry and others.

Received my J.D. from Belmont University College of Law, May 2018. Practice areas of interest include (but not limited to) criminal law, family law, and international law.. Focused, driven, and passionate with a strong desire to serve my community through government service and community outreach.. Whether you share the same desire to serve those around you or you are a results driven individual that seeks to provide the best for yourself, your clients or company, feel free to reach out and connect and let’s collaborate to reach our goals together.. Specialties: writing, public speaking, legal research, document drafting, client relations, interpersonal relationship building

Phil is a member of the Hendersonville Evening Sertoma and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church.

Paul E. Tennison is an Associate attorney with Hall Booth Smith in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul was selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Nashville by MyNashville Magazine readers in July, 2020. Paul has significant experience in the military, in positions of leadership, and international experience. Paul's legal background affords him unique insight into many issues confronting his clients. Paul represents clients in a broad range of complex legal matters. Paul has experience working in cases involving military law, family, defamation, intellectual property, healthcare law, wrongful death, employment discrimination, contested divorces, business disputes, property law, HOA disputes, torts, and professional licensing defense cases.. Hall Booth Smith’s office in Nashville is located in the Fifth Third Center office tower in the Arts District just a few blocks from the Tennessee State Capitol. HBS attorneys in Nashville concentrate their practice in the areas of entertainment law, medical malpractice defense, health care litigation, aging services, general liability, transportation, business litigation, and employment law. We also offer comprehensive intellectual property, data privacy, and workers’ compensation services.. Paul takes great pride in acheiving every challenging goal he sets for himself as evident by his successful completion of West Point, distinguished service in the US Army, success at Vanderbilt Law School, continuing to learn more about the world and how to serve his client’s. Paul enjoys challenging physical activity. Paul was a three sport athlete in high school and has continued to enjoy sports and fitness. Recently, Paul has completed a 100KM bike ride, Olympic distance triathlon, marathon, and is currently a bodybuilder and member of the 1,000 lb club. Paul brings the same tenacity to the court room in pursuit of vigorous representation of each of his clients. Paul is also a music enthusiast that enjoys playing guitar, the art of songwriting, and attending concerts and music festivals.. Paul is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans' benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Nathaniel Flinchbaugh was born in Tacoma, Washington. He was raised and schooled in Crestview, Florida. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Mr. Flinchbaugh completed his Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Mr. Flinchbaugh completed his Master of Laws in Health Law at Loyola University Chicago.. Mr. Flinchbaugh currently practices administrative law and litigation on behalf of the Tennessee Department of Health.

Matt has been recognized locally, statewide and nationally for his expertise in the area of Trust and Estate Litigation. With a background in elder law, family law and business litigation, Matt now devotes his practice exclusively to resolving family disputes in Will Contests, Estate Litigation, Conservatorships, Breaches of Fiduciary Duty and Trust Disputes.. A native Memphian, Matt received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Memphis in 2003 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006 where he was an Honor Council Justice, a member of Phi Alpha Delta and a recipient of the Bowen Academic Scholarship.. During his law school summers, Matt studied international and comparative law at University College Dublin School of Law, the University of Edinburgh Law School and the European Union Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.. Matt began his legal career as General Counsel for HGH Imports, a small multi- national company based in Spring Hill, Tennessee. After leaving HGH, Matt pursued his passion for elder law and worked as a hearing officer and later Assistant General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Human Services.. In 2009, Matt launched his solo practice, Law Office of Matt Potempa, PLLC. In addition to a general practice, he focused on litigation and resolving probate, matrimonial and business disputes.. Matt is active in the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. He was honored to receive the Nashville Bar Association’s President’s Award in 2010 for his work in providing Disaster Legal Services after the May 2010 floods. Matt is a recipient of the Nashville Bar Association YLD’s Leadership Award, the Tennessee Bar Association YLD’s President’s Award and numerous other accolades for his service to professional and civic organizations.. Matt is the founder of the NBA’s Solo and Small Firm Committee and has served on the NBA’s Public Service Committee, Lawyer Referral and Informational Service Committee, Governance Committee and Modest Means Panel.. In 2012, Matt was elected to serve a three-year term on the Nashville Bar Association Board of Directors. That year, the Tennessee Supreme Court appointed Matt to serve a three-year term as a Hearing Panel Member for the State’s Board of Professional Responsibility.. In 2012, Matt was named by the Nashville Post as one of twenty “Law Leaders Rising” in the Nashville area. In 2013, he was awarded the Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leader Award in the Legal Services category. Matt is a frequent lecturer for the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations as well as LexisNexis and the National Business Institute on topics related to Probate Administration and Litigation, Law Practice Management, Client Relations, Professional Ethics and Law Office Technology.. In July 2013, Matt partnered with attorneys David Heller, Sean Martin and Jennifer Sheppard to launch Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC.. With an office located in the heart of Hillsboro Village near downtown Nashville, the firm focuses on providing Estate and Trust Planning, Family Wealth Preservation, Probate and Business Litigation and Conflict Resolution, Conservatorships and Guardianships as well as Family Law and Personal Injury.

Mandy Strickland Floyd focuses her practice in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property and Labor and Employment Law.. Prior to joining Bone McAllester Norton, Mandy served as the senior judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard H. Dinkins of the Tennessee Court of Appeals. During her clerkship, Mandy assisted the judge in preparing for oral argument and in drafting opinions on a wide variety of civil topics.

Lawrence B. Hammet II (“Beau”) is 59 years old and original native of the Commonwealth of Kentucky having been born and raised in Paducah, KY.  Beau moved to Nashville with his family in the late 80’s to commence his practice of law.  Beau handles a number of different high profile litigation matters cases pending Federal and state courts, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution processes.  Beau's experiences have lead him to litigate matters in Tennessee, Alabama, as well as other states throughout the south and mid-west. In addition to litigation, Beau handles transactional work with various clients, including the preparation of necessary documents to launch and form entities, preparation of various documents and instruments necessary for the sale and purchase of businesses, preparation and counseling of business owners with respect to acquisitions as well as shareholder, partner and member matters.   Prior to entering the legal profession, Beau spent several years in management of a family owned construction business that focused on heavy and highway construction in the southeast region of the United States.  Beau’s experience ranged from project management through regional management of various projects and undertakings.  Beau earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi in 1980 and his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, 1989.  Beau and his wife are the proud parents of three daughters, who were born, raised and educated in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lauren Curry’s practice areas include general and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, employment disputes, and business torts.. Ms. Curry graduated with honors from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN and earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif.  She also received first honors in five individual courses at Vanderbilt, including Corporations, Federal Tax Law, Corporate Finance, and Regulatory State.  Ms. Curry was a graduate of the Law & Business Program and was a member of the Vanderbilt Law Review, where she served as the senior articles editor.. Prior to joining Sherrard & Roe, Ms. Curry served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jane B. Stranch, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.  During law school, she also interned for the Honorable John T. Nixon, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.. Before starting law school, Ms. Curry served as a police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for approximately four years.  For a majority of that time, she served as patrol officer for the South Nashville police precinct.. Admissions:. Tennessee State Courts. Middle District of Tennessee. Eastern District of Tennessee. Western District of Tennessee. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Josh is a member of GSRM’s Litigation Section. He routinely represents clients in complex commercial litigation involving business torts, breach of contract claims, real estate disputes, land use planning and zoning matters, and intellectual property disputes. In addition, over the course of his career, Josh has handled complex electronic discovery matters, antitrust and trade practices litigation, debtor/creditor relations and bankruptcy proceedings, trust and estates litigation, and class action litigation. He has represented clients in jury and bench trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, and before numerous zoning authorities. Josh also counsels clients – ranging from entrepreneurs and churches to large corporate entities – on a variety of topics, including real estate matters, organizational and governance issues, and policies and procedures.. He is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Nashville Bar Association’s Chancery and Circuit Courts Committee, and also is a member of the Real Estate and Federal Courts Committees.  In addition, Josh serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center.  He also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, as well as its Next Generation Board of Directors, both of which promote historic preservation in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.. Josh regularly speaks throughout Tennessee and Kentucky on a variety of topics, including real estate, zoning and land use planning, electronic discovery, social media, ethics and alternative dispute resolution.. Josh earned his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he served as an associate editor of the Kentucky Law Journal and vice president of the Equine Law Society. Josh also graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in journalism and political science, where he was co-editor-in-chief of The Kentuckian. Prior to joining the firm, Josh was a member of Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC and, before moving to Nashville 11 years ago, practiced with Stoll, Keenon & Park, LLP in Louisville, Kentucky.. Josh and his wife, Susan, reside in Franklin, Tennessee, with their young son.

J. Ross Pepper is a trial lawyer with over 24 years of experience representing clients in civil trials and arbitration proceedings. Mr. Pepper is passionate about helping people achieve justice in Tennessee courtrooms.. Mr. Pepper has handled cases all over the state of Tennessee in both federal and state courts and at both the trial and appellate level. Mr. Pepper has received numerous awards and distinctions throughout his career including a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rating- - - the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards given by the oldest, most widely recognized and most respected lawyer rating organization.. Mr. Pepper has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of cases including complex commercial and business cases, real estate cases, will contest and trust cases, employment cases, shareholder and LLC dispute cases, construction cases, tort cases, and cases involving serious personal injuries and wrongful death.. Besides being a lawyer, Mr. Pepper is an avid outdoorsman who has backpacked and canoed into some of the remotest wilderness regions in North America. Mr. Pepper is a member of the Wilderness Society. Mr. Pepper has been an active member of the Nashville Bar Association for years and is a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation. Mr. Pepper also devotes time to fundraise for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nashville and has himself been a “Big Brother” for years.

I've been married for over 20 years, have 4 children and my wife still likes me. I care about people and want to help people who have been harmed or taken advantage of.

I primarily handle business disputes and complex personal injury cases, such as nursing home neglect/abuse, medical malpractice and other matters involving serious injuries.  I spent the first eight years of my practice with a firm that defended insurance companies and their insureds, which included individuals, small private businesses and large public corporations, but I now represent individuals and businesses who have been harmed by others.

I had been a high school science teacher and an infantryman in the Army before I went to law school, so I know the value of a hard-earned dollar. I respect that my clients work hard for their money, so I don't waste it or their time. I place a priority on providing cost-effective legal and mediation services. Fighting for what's fair shouldn't be a luxury reserved for a select few or bankrupt someone.. I try to bring a creative perspective to legal problem-solving and dispute resolution, where "we've never done that before" is no excuse. My diverse experiences have broadened my perspective, both as an attorney and as a person, and continues to do so. Practicing law is part of my life, it's not the whole thing, and I think that makes me a better attorney and better able to understand and help my clients.

I am a trial lawyer at Butler Snow LLP, where I handle a wide array of litigation matters in both state and federal courts.  After completing ROTC in undergraduate school at Bowling Green State University, the United States Air Force awarded me an educational delay of duty, affording me the opportunity to attend law school before serving as a JAG Officer in the United States Air Force.  In the JAG Corps, I gained extensive litigation experience, which has translated well into my current practice.  I have recently been involved in cases representing a large grocery store chain, a small interior design company, a family of a woman killed by a drunk driver, and a major pharmaceutical company.  I am a member of the American, Tennessee, and Nashville Bar Associations, and I am heavily involved in the Defense Research Institute in which I am the vice-chair of the SLDO subcommittee.

I am a trial attorney at Butler Snow. My practice primarily involves general business and tort litigation in state and federal courts as well as arbitration.  I have represented clients in cases involving general contract disputes, constitutional rights litigation, real property disputes, shareholder derivative suits, and covenants not to compete as well as personal injury, medical malpractice, and legal malpractice claims.. I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and attended high school at Memphis University School.  I graduated magna cum laude from Clemson University in 2010.  At Clemson, I received a Bachelor of Arts in communications and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I was also a founding father of Clemson’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity chapter.. I obtained my law degree from Vanderbilt Law School in 2013, where I was named to the Order of the Coif. While at Vanderbilt, I received the VLS scholastic excellence award in Securities Regulation, Conflict of Laws, and Professional Responsibility. I also served as President of the Honor Council.. I am a member of the Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations. I currently serve on the Board of the Nashville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division as well as the Board of Directors for the Children's Kindness Network. I am also an active member of the Emerging Leaders Society of Memphis University School and Chair of the legal committee for Nashville FC. I am licensed to practice law in Tennessee.

Howell O’Rear is a founding member of McInteer & O'Rear PLC.  Howell's practice focuses on litigating business disputes, including copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and Internet matters. His recent experience includes representing individuals in corporate disputes; music publishing and record companies in copyright-infringement litigation; counseling a leading print and online publication company; litigating issues specific to digital music rights; arbitrating cybersquatting disputes; and successfully obtaining a jury verdict on behalf of a critically-acclaimed band involving a tour bus dispute. He also prosecutes trademark applications, and assists clients in developing enforcement procedures to protect their intellectual property rights.

George Scoville represents corporations, including Fortune 50 companies, in complex commercial disputes and product liability actions. He also assists individuals and companies with shareholder and other business disputes and provides general and professional liability defense representation to a wide variety of clients in several sectors.

Frank Wilbert is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Frank is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor. He has approximately 20 years of litigation experience and has conducted numerous trials in both federal and state court.. Frank primarily practices in the area of trial and appellate civil litigation on behalf of individual and corporate clients, with a focus on the resolution of business disputes, intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and tort and transportation litigation.. Early in Frank’s career, he was recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in the area of Intellectual Property. Since then, he has continued to excel in his representation of clients in all aspects of commercial litigation. Frank is AV® – Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition to being a premier advocate for his clients, he is highly respected by his peers, as evidenced by his recent induction as a Fellow by the Nashville Bar Foundation.

Dina Nesheiwat graduated with honors from Stetson University and earned her juris doctorate, cum laude, from Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami. She then went on to earn her master’s from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, focusing on criminal and constitutional law.. Ms. Nesheiwat began working with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office in the Crimes Against Children and Homicide Divisions and then went on to work with the Law Offices of Brinkley and Morgan in Florida, before joining Tacopina & Seigel.. Dina Nesheiwat is admitted to practice in New York, Florida, Tennessee, and Washington, DC. She is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Southern District of Florida. She is also a member of the New York County Lawyers’ Association, Florida Association of Women Lawyers and Phi Delta Phi National Legal Honors Fraternity.. Ms. Nesheiwat was recently selected again by Super Lawyers as a ‘Rising Stars’ attorney, an honor given to less than 2.5 percent of attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. She specifically practices criminal defense and civil litigation.

Darrick began his practice in California in 2005 and then he returned to Nashville in 2008 where he joined Spicer Rudstrom.  His major practice areas are employment law, professional liability, product liability and personal injury litigation.

Civil trial practice in federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and health care boards. Civil trial practice includes Corporate and Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Professional Liability Litigation , including medical and legal negligence claims and Personal Injury.  Admitted to practice before The United States Supreme Court, State Trial and Appellate Courts, United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee, United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

Calhoun Law PLC is known throughout the Nashville area for providing trusted advocates and skilled legal representation for their clients. We premise all of our efforts on the basis of integrity, professionalism, and client commitment so that you know that you are getting the best possible representation for your legal needs.  Mr. Calhoun has a history of successful results zealously advocating on behalf of his clients.

Brett represents clients in state and local tax disputes involving all Tennessee taxes, including sales and use tax, franchise and excise tax, property tax, and business tax. Brett's clients span numerous industries, including cable, telecom, technology, manufacturing, financial services, transportation, entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, insurance, retail, and construction.. Brett has significant experience in tax litigation, mergers and acquisitions, leasing transactions, airplane transactions, nexus, Tennessee tax exemptions (including the manufacturing exemption), state tax incentives, voluntary disclosures, and tax enforcement matters. Brett also advises companies on the taxation of computer software, in light of emerging technologies and the use of cloud computing.. Brett also assists businesses with general business disputes and collections matters.. Brett has developed a broad following for his use of social media to track state and local tax matters as the Tennessee Tax

A dedicated advocate, Raquel represents clients in a variety of litigation and administrative law matters. Raquel is purposeful and driven. She is a lifelong traveler and student of language and culture.. Raquel L. Bellamy is an expert problem solver who focuses her practice on civil litigation.  Raquel genuinely enjoys being a fierce advocate for both individual and corporate clients.  A native New Yorker, Raquel learned to speak and write Spanish fluently through study abroad in Spain and Argentina. In high school, Raquel decided to become a lawyer because she believed her calling was to speak up for others.  She graduated from Oakwood University with a B.S. in Finance and a B.A. in Spanish. She earned a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School.. Prior to joining this firm, Raquel dedicated a great deal of her time to defending and advancing immigrant rights, representing individuals from over 40 different countries.  Raquel was previously an Associate at one of Nashville’s preeminent law firms where she actively worked on cases involving immigration and nationality law, labor and employment law, class action litigation, social security and disability law, and municipal utility law. She proudly represented unaccompanied minors in Juvenile Court seeking to obtain protection from abuse, neglect or abandonment.. Raquel was selected by the Nashville Bar Foundation to be in the 2015/2016 Class of the Leadership Forum. She was selected to join the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100” and The National Black Lawyers “Top 40 under 40.”  In gratitude for her awards and leadership opportunities, Raquel aims to continually give back through service in local organizations and her church.