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Named Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Nashville-Medical Malpractice 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2015 and 2012.. Here are a few of the cases i have tried:. Nashville jury awarded FIVE MILLION DOLLARS on behalf of Daniel Clayton's client following a two week medical malpractice trial in Nashville, Tennessee.. A Murfreesboro jury awarded nearly THREE MILLION DOLLARS in a car wreck case in which Daniel Clayton's client was injured.  The award is reportedly the largest car crash verdict in Rutherford County history.. Also, selected to The Nashville Post's Top 101 Lawyers in Nashville. Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, a Medical Malpractice Specialist, and Civil Pre-Trial Procedure. Only a few attorneys in the state of Tennessee hold all 3 certifications. I am included in Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability) as well as Mid-South Super Lawyers list featuring the top 5% of attorneys in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. I am often asked to speak on the subject of trial practice. I have given presentations across the state of Tennessee not only to other attorneys, but also to judges. I have tried cases in Alabama, Kentucky and across the state of Tennessee. I have represented clients in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois and Florida.. I served as the President of the Tennessee Association for Justice. Other memberships include: Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers; the Board of Governors for the Tennessee Association for Justice, past president, Nashville Bar Foundation, and is a member of the American Association for Justice, formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; the Circle of Advocates and the Nashville Bar Foundation. I was selected as a Senior Counsel member of the American College of Barristers. The status of Senior Counsel is a distinction honoring the skill and experience as a trial lawyer as well as demonstrated commitment to promoting excellence in the art of trial advocacy.. I graduated from Lipscomb University (B.A. 1984) and the University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D. 1987). While in law school, I was a national semifinalist member of the National Trial Moot Court Team. I was also a recipient of the Supreme Court Justice, Lewis Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy. I am a past recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the legal community. I have an AV-Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which identifies lawyers demonstrating the highest professional and ethical standards.. Giving back to the community is an important part of my life. In 1994, I was elected to the Franklin Special School District Board of Education. I served as the treasurer of the Franklin Special School District Board of Education from 1994-1997. During my tenure, the Franklin Special School District received the Tennessee School Board of the Year Award from the Tennessee School Board Association. My faith is an important part of my life.  I am an active member of my church, and served as a team leader for our recent mission trip to Jamiaca. My wife and I are members of the Williamson County Foster Parent Association. During the past 18 years, we have served as foster parents to over 25 children including special needs and disabled children. We actively support Gracework Ministries, Mercy Children's Medical Clinic and Faith Family Medical Clinic. I have served as a Youth Basketball Coach for 12 years with the YMCA, Williamson County Recreational League and Grassland Athletic Association.. I have handled numerous high-profile cases that have received local and national media attention including the death in an automobile wreck of the world's most decorated aerobatic pilot (whose planes are on exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.); the wrongful death of a woman after the car she was driving was hit in the rear-end by a tractor-trailer, causing the car to burst into flames; the permanently disabling injuries a man received when a deck collapsed because of improper construction, causing him to fall 20 feet; the death of a well-known pharmacist after his CT scans were misread and severe injuries a lady received after pure 99.9% acetic acid, instead of a 4% solution, was used on her during a gynecologic procedure. I have successfully handled multiple brain injury cases including birth trauma injuries. Randy Kinnard and I obtained a verdict of over 22 million dollars in a medical malpractice case in Chattanooga, Tennessee.. My areas of practice include catastrophic and personal injury, automobile and tractor trailer litigation, wrongful death, medical negligence, and product liability.

My practice is focused on criminal defense, including all misdemeanor and felony offenses. My practice is also focused on my clients and understanding their needs and stories. The practice of law is something I feel is in my blood and I push myself to learn daily and represent my clients to the best of my abilities.

My practice is focused entirely in the area of health care. I have defended nurses, physicians and hospitals against allegations of medical malpractice. I have assisted clients in developing business opportunities that are compliant with federal and state laws and industry guidelines. I have worked in the areas of fraud and abuse defense, defending individual practitioners to large national corporations facing False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback statute allegations, as well as numerous health care providers throughout the country subject to Medicare and Medicaid audits and appeals. In addition to my FCA and AKS work, I have also provided assistance to health care entities concerning EMTALA, FFD&C Act, HIPAA, PSQIA and a number of other acronyms.. My experience includes: Assisted in responding to state and federal investigations, including extensive Civil Investigative Demands and management of large e-discovery components, documentation requests, onsite visits, other audits; as well as conducting internal investigations and assisting with self-reporting; Represented clients during False Claims Act litigation including alleged violations of Federal Health Care Program requirements, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, FDA misbranding and off-label use, and others; Advised providers regarding state and federal regulatory compliance, including 340B, PSQIA, HIPAA, conditions of participation and payment, state licensure requirements and certificate of need issues; Represented a large behavioral health hospital in combating Medicaid managed care denials that resulted in recouping over half a million dollars in previously denied care and significant changes to Kentucky law.Represented providers in state and federal administrative appeals involving discretionary exclusion, overpayment demands, extrapolations, Civil Monetary Penalties, pre-authorization denials, and rate disputes; Defended providers in state and federal court against claims of medical malpractice, EMTALA violations, and contractual disputes; Advised provider associations regarding state and federal laws; assist with drafting statutes, regulations and commentary beneficial to the association’s members; Served as special counsel in numerous matters including compliance reviews during due diligence, asserting the federal patient safety work product privilege in employment and malpractice claims, and in federal administrative proceedings involving extrapolation errors.

My practice focuses on Franchise and Distribution Law and Litigation.  I represent franchisors, the companies that develop and sell franchise concepts, as well as  franchisees, the unit level owners, in all aspects of franchising.. I guide my clients through substantial business transactions, provide practical business advice and counsel on the technical aspects of the law. I also represent clients in complex commercial litigation involving issues of business law, trade secrets, trade regulation, intellectual property and contract disputes.. I am licensed to practice in Tennessee and Louisiana. I am an active member of both the Tennessee Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. I also am actively involved in the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising and the Section of Litigation. I am a regular contributor to the Louisiana Bar Journal and to American Bar Association publications. I am respected by my peers for the thoroughness and quality of my work, frequently working on referral and as local counsel for out of state attorneys.. I represent businesses in complex commercial litigation, which often include issues involving trade secrets, confidentiality, non-competition, trademark infringement and breach of contract.. In health care matters, I represent physicians exclusively.

My passion is helping people.  My objective is getting results.. I focus my practice exclusively on criminal law.  To that end I have a deep understanding of the complex immigration issues that can arise if a non-citizen is facing criminal charges.. The best part of my job is closing a file and shaking the hand of a grateful client who is happy with the results of his or her case.. I am a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, as well as a graduate of the Tennessee Criminal Defense Trial College.. I attend CrossPoint church in downtown Nashville, enjoy traveling, and am a huge fan of Alabama football.

My main areas of practice are Criminal Defense and Divorce/Post-Divorce cases. Within the area of criminal defense I handle DUI's, Domestic Violence Offenses, Felony Drug cases, Violent Felony Offenses and Sex Crimes. Within my Divorce practice I handle contested divorces, orders of protection, change of custody and modification petitions for spousal support, parenting time and child support. Prior to practicing law I was employed as a General Sessions Probation Officer, where I built relationships and gained experience with the inner working of the court system and its components(judges, police, assistant district attorneys and other probation officers). I am the seventh attorney on my mother's side of the family. Several members of the family have been or are currently judges in Davidson County. My hobbies consist of coaching youth athletics(football, baseball and basketball). I believe communication, preparation and zealous advocacy are essential in defending and upholding my client's rights and rendering successful results.

My goal for each client is to achieve their best result with caring, efficient, and targeted representation.  Each client has different needs but I aggressively pursue and prepare each matter for trial from the outset with the client's particular needs in mind.

Music, entertainment and Internet attorney, consultant and expert witness with specialized knowledge of the music industry and royalty structures. Over 15 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in the music industry, including but not limited to, songwriting agreement, management agreements, and recording agreements. Also experienced litigator with trial experience at both the State and Federal level. Skills include application of corporate and business formations to music and entertainment clients. Skills also include extensive experience in trademark application.

Ms. Van Dyke is no longer taking new clients.

Ms. Thornton graduated from Nashville School of Law in 2007 and became licensed to practice law in Tennessee in October, 2007.   Ms. Thornton focuses on all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, contempt, modifications, child support, orders of protection, termination and adoption and grandparent's visitation.

Ms. Parker is dedicated to understanding her clients' needs and goals. She presents her clients with clear and realistic information to make sure that they understand the possible outcomes of the choices they make. Finally, Ms. Parker helps her clients feel empowered to take the necessary steps to resolve their issues.

Mr. Ferrell’s professional experience is highlighted by over 25 years of combined experience working directly in the insurance industry and also the representation of insurance companies and their insureds throughout the state of Tennessee and beyond. His practice emphasizes first-party property and third-party liability insurance coverage matters and related litigation, the appraisal process, arson and insurance fraud, insurance defense, and premises liability. He represents major property and casualty insurance carriers, and also counsels insurance companies and insurance industry representatives on claims handling practices, including exposure to bad-faith and extra-contractual claims. Mr. Ferrell often participates in seminars and as a panel speaker related to such insurance industry topics. Mr. Ferrell has been admitted to all Tennessee courts, including U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2010; U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2010; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 2012; and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2014 and has served as lead counsel through all aspects of litigation.  Mr. Ferrell is also a Rule 31 Approved Mediator.

Miles T. Martindale represents individuals and corporate clients in a variety of matters, including insurance defense, probate litigation, reviewing employment and non-competition agreement, settlement negotiations, assisting employers in wage and hour investigations, negligent construction and construction defect cases, among many other areas of civil litigation.. Miles is a graduate of Belmont University College of Law, but attended Charleston School of Law before transferring to Belmont after his first year. During his time as a law student, he worked as a Research Assistant for Dr. Mark Phillips and co-authored How Solo Practices Can Build A Competitive Web Presence in the February 2015 publication of the Nashville Bar Journal. He was awarded the CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing I during his first semester at Charleston Law for having the highest grade in his class. During law school, Miles worked as a law clerk at a Criminal and Civil Law firm in Nashville, assisting clients in various matters related to criminal cases and contract disputes.. Miles is a member of the Nashville Bar Associations and the Belmont College of Law American Inn of Court.. When he isn’t assisting clients, Miles enjoys running, playing golf, watching Tennessee Volunteers football, and spending time with his wife, Brooke, two children, and their dog, Tucker.

Michele is the founding partner of Hodges Law, LLC. Her focus is on helping individuals and families plan for the various life events and stages we all face.. She is dedicated to helping clients address specific planning needs.  As such, she works with you to develop plans that meet your objectives and budget.

Michael K. Pence is a lawyer at the office of Roberts, Thornton & Pence in Nashville, Tennessee.  A trial lawyer, Michael's practice focuses on obtaining justice for clients in a variety of personal injury claims, including; car wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, trucking wrecks, boating wrecks, workplace accidents and wrongful death.  Michael understands the immediate goal after any traumatic experience is to get your life back in order. Medical bills need to be paid, lost wages recovered, and assurances regarding payment for future injury-related treatment are all priorities for the accident victim. Michael is devoted to providing legal representation to those individuals and families who have been harmed by the negligent actions of others and he has obtained millions of dollars in settlement monies for his clients and their families.. Michael is a member of the American Association for Justice, Tennessee Association for Justice, Tennessee Bar Association, and Nashville Bar Association.  Michael received a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating by his clients in Martindale-Hubble, which is the highest rating that can be awarded to an attorney by their clients.

Martin Sir & Associates is committed to serving families in Nashville and providing them with the comprehensive legal resources they need to protect their best interests. From resolving divorce disputes to recovering alimony payments on behalf of clients, the dedicated legal team Martin Sir & Associates is here to help you secure the justice you deserve.

Marlowe Law Offices, PLLC is a full-service law firm featuring Billy J. Marlowe and select top-notch associate attorneys from the Nashville, Tennessee area.. Billy is a former police officer who decided to go into business representing others after seeing first-hand how insurance companies, corporate America and the government mistreat people in their greatest hour of need. He vowed never to represent insurance companies or big corporations – only small businesses and the common man.. Attorney Marlowe knows that bad things happen to good people every day and when those bad things involve legal matters, you need dedicated attorneys who will work hard to get you everything you deserve.. Marlowe Law Offices, PLLC can help you with your automobile and trucking accidents, criminal defense or we can also act as your Nashville divorce attorney. Regardless of who you are or where you are from, you will always be treated with the utmost respect and courtesy when dealing with anyone at Marlowe Law Offices, PLLC.

Mark Hammervold represents individuals, families and companies in a variety of complex, high stakes cases. One hundred percent of his practice is devoted to litigation. Early in his career, Mark distinguished himself by successfully defending large corporations, insurance companies, and professionals in a wide spectrum of lawsuits, including health care liability, personal injury, defamation, breach of contract, tortious interference with business relationships, wrongful termination, racketeering, consumer protection, antitrust, and civil rights claims. Mark established a reputation for meticulous preparation, outworking his adversaries, and quickly obtaining judgments in his clients’ favor.. Mark works relentlessly to obtain justice for his clients. He is motivated by the pursuit of personal excellence in his craft, holding wrongdoers accountable, and a deep sense of compassion for his clients.. Mark attended Vanderbilt University Law School on academic scholarship. During law school, he won Vanderbilt Law’s intramural mock trial tournament in back-to-back years. He also represented Vanderbilt at the Phillip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition, winning first place in the region, and third place nationally. Mark completed his undergraduate education at Northwestern University. He attended on a merit scholarship for policy debate and graduated with honors.

Mark graduated near the top of his class and hit the ground running representing regular people in courts throughout Tennessee.  Mark's first job as an attorney was with a general practice firm, where he gained experience in a variety of areas but particularly family law (divorce) and personal injury matters.  He then worked for an insurance defense firm, handling litigation from the side of the insurance companies and gaining valuable insights into their practices, and even taking, and winning, a case in the United States Supreme Court.. In 2006, Mark opened his own firm, and has handled all kinds of civil litigation since.  He has particular experience in civil rights litigation fighting discrimination in employment and constitutional violations by the government, and he continues to handle personal injury and business disputes.. Mark earned a payment of over a million dollars for a client in 2014 in a whistleblower action under the false claims act, and negotiated a settlement for a minority owner in an LLC for over a million dollars in 2015.  Mark enjoys protecting the rights of the vulnerable, and loves turning the tables to make the little people wealthy in the process.

Mark Beveridge graduated from the University of Virginia in 1977 and received his law degree from the University of Richmond in 1980.  He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee.  He rose to the position of Team Leader and chief prosecutor in one of Davidson County’s four criminal courts where he had primary responsibility for all felony prosecutions and other matters coming before that court.  In 1996, Mark joined Randy Kinnard and Daniel Clayton the firm of Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge was formed, primarily representing plaintiffs in tort litigation.  Mark’s practice emphasis includes medical negligence and personal injury law.  He has received numerous awards in the legal community confirming his status as one of the top lawyers in his field of practice.  Mark has consistently been named to Best Lawyers in America, Mid-South Super Lawyers, and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

Maria Spear launched Spear Intellectual Property Law (or “Spear IP”) to counsel creators, makers, entrepreneurs and businesses in connection with copyright, trademark, technology, and other intellectual-property related legal issues.

Maria Salas is certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. She is a member of the American, Tennessee, and Nashville Bar Associations, Tennessee and Nashville Lawyers’ Associations for Women, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.. She is a fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation and the Nashville Bar Foundation, and is an alumnus of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law program. She previously received the Nashville Bar Association Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award. She is a member of the board of directors of the Nashville Bar Association. She is also a founding member and current board member of the Stonewall Bar Association of Tennessee, an organization supporting LGBT legal professionals and promoting diversity in the legal profession.. She received her B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University summa cum laude in 1985, and her J.D. from the Nashville School of Law in 1992.

MARCIA McSHANE, with Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP, practices in workers' compensation and employment litigation across Tennessee. She is a frequent presenter regarding employment issues and the reduction of claims, addressing professional organizations and employers alike. In addition to handling cases at the administrative and trial levels, Ms. Watson argues in front of the Tennessee Special Workers' Compensation Panel, the Tennessee Court of Appeals as well as the Tennessee Supreme Court. She is a member of the Nashville, the Tennessee, and the American Bar Associations, the Mid-South Workers' Compensation Association, the Lawyers’ Association for Women (LAW), and the Tennessee Defense Lawyers' Association (TDLA).  Ms. Watson is serving her second term as the TDLA's representative for the Bench-Bar Committee.  Ms. Watson was selected for the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2011.  She earned her B.A. at Florida State University and her J.D. at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

Major employers in the retail, hospitality, automotive, information services, and manufacturing industries turn to Stan Graham for answers when dealing with complex employment issues. An accomplished trial lawyer, Stan provides immediate access, risk mitigation advice, and strategic planning that serve clients' specific goals in litigation and daily advice and counsel.. His practice includes extensive experience with the defense of litigation and arbitrations related to:. For several years, Stan has served on the Steering Committee and was elected to serve as Program Chair for the 2015 Annual Seminar for the Labor and Employment Section of DRI, an international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business in civil litigation.  He also formerly served as Chair of the Tennessee Bar Labor and Employment Law Section.. Chambers USA lists Stan Graham as a leading Labor and Employment Attorney, and he is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.  Stan is also recognized by Best Lawyers in the categories of:. Education. Professional Licenses. Court Admissions

Lynda F Jones received her J.D. from the University of Memphis where she received the American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy. Her undergraduate degree was received Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville while working full time.. She began her trial experience with B.Stewart Jenkins in the area of civil rights before moving to Nashville to join the Law Offices of James A Flexer where she managed over 1,200 client cases.. Jones has been an attorney for 21years. She first built her own successful bankruptcy practice by associating with the firm of Bruce , Weathers, Corley and Lyle.. Jones advises small businesses in workouts to assist them in avoiding the. expense of bankruptcy.. Ms Jones is active in the community, her church, Girlscouts and serves on several area nonprofit boards which assist the indigent and mentally ill. She has been recognized as a Mid South Super Lawyer and as Best of the Bar. She received recognition for her advocacy on behalf of the mentally ill from NAMI in 2011.