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Blake Bernard focuses on patent and trademark prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the areas of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret law.  Blake primarily prosecutes patents in the mechanical, electromechanical and industrial arts.  His technical background is in mechanical engineering, including designing portable medicinal refrigeration equipment for the CDC and working on industrial engineering and optimization processes for a large grocery supplier.  He was also a teaching assistant for the physics department at the Georgia Institute of Technology.. Easy-going and straight forward, Blake enjoys working with clients as they develop new products that could evolve into the next big thing.  He frequently prepares freedom to operate opinions related to new product development and marketing efforts for clients ranging from start-ups to well-established corporations. He also represents private equity and venture capital investors in due diligence and analysis of international patent portfolios held by target companies.

Blair was an enlisted infantryman for almost four years in the United States Marine Corps.  (For you fellow Marines, Blair was an 03-11 - rifleman).. He served at Parris Island, Camp LeJeune, the Naval Sub Base Bangor (outside Seattle), and with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, at Camp Pendleton.  He spent six months TDY in Korea and Japan.. He completed the Marine cold weather training at Bridgeport, California, and received several Mast Awards. He completed basic, advanced basic, Marine combat training, the school of infantry, and the Marine security school.. He left the Marine Corps to finish his undergraduate education at Belmont University in Nashville. His law degree is from Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California.. He spent a month as a barrister's pupil to Simon Connely at the Middle Temple in London, and assisted his pupil master on trials at the Old Bailey.  He also spent a month at a law program in Florence, Italy.  The London and Florence programs were part of the University of San Diego law school summer session in 2000.. He has completed the Harvard Law School's Basic and Advanced Negotiation Workshops, the University of Virginia Trial Advocacy Institute, and the Trial Skills Workshop of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.. He is licensed to practice in California and Tennessee, and is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, California Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association.. Blair is married to the former Kelley Bean. They have two children, Ethan and Addy.

Bill's environmental practice covers a wide range of environmental law at the state and federal levels, including natural resource law, mining, remediation, negotiation with regulatory agencies in environmental matters, superfund litigation, RCRA matters, brownfield redevelopment, wetlands, water quality, radiological waste and compliance, and air pollution control.  He is past Chair of the ABA Section of Environment Energy and Resources (2013-14) and was founding chair of both the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations' Environmental Sections..

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Background:  Born 1964.  Married with three daughters.. Education:  B.A., University of Tennessee, 1986; J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1989. Practice Areas:. Employment, Tort & Personal Injury, General Litigation

Austin M. Correll is an Associate Attorney at Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC. His practice of law is focused on all areas of litigation. He is known for his undeniable passion and pursuit for justice in each case, and his ability to put his clients at great ease through the litigation process.. Mr. Correll graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in History from the University of Louisville. He then received his J.D. from Belmont University College of Law. While obtaining his J.D., Mr. Correll was a fierce competitor on the Mock Trial team, competing in the American Association for Justice Competition and National Trial Competition. As a law clerk, he gained tremendous experience in State and Federal Criminal trials, and also interned for the Nashville Arts and Business Council’s Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts program—helping underprivileged Tennesseans with legal issues in their artistic endeavors. As a leader amongst his peers, he served on the Student Bar Association as a Class Senator all three years.. Mr. Correll was raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky but is proud to be serving clients in Middle Tennessee and beyond. He has a wide variety of hobbies ranging from kayaking, theatre, performing at Hip-Hop Karaoke, and arguing with his friends about basketball.. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Attorney Daniel M. Novick, Esq. is a music and entertainment industry veteran with over a decade of experience as a recording and performing artist, songwriter, and business owner. Daniel has recorded with a multi-Grammy-award winning producer, co-written songs with hit songwriters and has had his songs licensed and performed live by others. He has worked at a talent agency, a publishing company, a recording studio, and a multinational entertainment & media company.Today, Daniel represents entertainment clientele and emerging businesses worldwide with respect to matters such as music recording and performance agreements, music publishing, new media & intellectual property licensing, merchandising, concert promotion, film production and distribution, in addition to providing commercial litigation services and advising on business entity formation and other related matters.Clients include recording artists, award-winning producers, hit songwriters, music publishers, record labels, management firms, film companies, mobile app developers, fashion designers, photographers and various other individuals and companies in the entertainment industry.Daniel graduated from Vanderbilt University, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Corporate Strategy and, thereafter, received his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he graduated with concentrations in Intellectual Property and Corporate Law. Daniel Novick is admitted before the courts of the States of California, New York and Tennessee.

Attorney Chelsea Nicholson is a trial lawyer practicing in Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 2005. She obtained her law degree in 2009 from the Nashville School of Law. Chelsea interned at the Public Defenders Office in Nashville throughout law school and started her practice with Jack Butler and Associates. She opened her own office in 2010 focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. While in private practice she has had numerous jury trials including cases for DUI, kidnapping, robbery, rape and drug offenses and obtained many favorable verdicts for her clients. Chelsea Nicholson strives to work with her clients to find the best outcome for their individual needs and case.

Attorney Catherine Eaton is Tennessee and Florida Bar licensed attorney and a Certified Family Mediator, which allows Catherine to offer a wide selection of services to prospective clients. However, Catherine is much more than a practicing attorney, she has also experienced both the joy and hardships of raising three children as a single mother. This experience allows Catherine to represent clients with an understanding that few attorneys have, knowing firsthand the difficulties surrounding divorce and parenting.. One of the many benefits of pursuing mediation and collaborative law over litigation is the protection of you and your family's privacy.. Collaborative law is a way to resolve the issues that arise when you dissolve a marriage without court intervention into the settlement terms. Collaborative law can produce a settlement agreement that is tailored much better to the unique circumstances of the parties and their children.. Mediation is the voluntary process of negotiating a settlement to issues between two parties. Mediation is used in family law as an alternative dispute resolution process.. There are several benefits and advantages to agreeing to mediate your family law case including:

As an attorney, I have assisted people in dealing with the most significant wounds imaginable. I have held their hands, supported them and represented them through criminal trials ranging from misdemeanors to rape and murder. I have represented both Fathers and Mothers in family law cases where emotions are high and things often seem hopeless. There are no guarantees that any lawyer can make regarding results, but in my office, your problem is my problem. For a free consultation, call."

As a registered patent attorney, I have assisted clients with a wide variety of legal issues with a focus on intellectual property law in general and patent and trademark prosecution and litigation in particular.  Knowing that I played a role in a client's success is what I enjoy most about the practice of law.

As a Nashville native with years of experience, I’ve represented thousands of clients in everything from jury trials to federal immigration court. Through it all, I’ve learned that legal representation doesn’t have to be complicated: there is no substitute for integrity, experience, and hard work.. Unlike most firms, I handle your case from start to finish—no middlemen, just straightforward communication as I take the time to understand your unique situation and use my expertise to vigorously defend you.. Have a criminal issue? Let's chat.. Se habla español.

As a Nashville Lawyer, Jane Ellen Cassell is licensed in the state of Tennessee. She has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Middle Tennessee, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Belmont University American Inns of Court, the American Bar Association, and Lawyer's Association for Women: Marion Griffin Chapter.. Jane Ellen graduated from Belmont University College of Law in 2017 where she served as President of the Women's Law Organization. Before attending law school, Jane Ellen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she earned a Bachelor of Sciences degree in political science.. Jane Ellen's primary focus is on Immigration Law, and Family and Divorce litigation. Drawing on her experience in navigating complex immigration matters including deportation and removal proceedings, visas, humanitarian petitions, and waivers of admissibility, Jane Ellen is an advocate for the immigrant community who works to help families stay together and give her clients peace of mind and security. She is also an assertive and passionate Family Law attorney who helps her clients through difficult divorce, child support, custody, and adoption matters with a deliberate aim to achieve the best results for their families.. Her personal interests include classic literature, running, yoga, travel and spending time with her husband and their dogs, Bazzle and Simi.

Alex Little concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, government investigations, criminal and civil appeals and general litigation and dispute resolution. Immediately prior to joining Bone McAllester Norton, Alex served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, where he prosecuted cases involving national security, white collar crime, drugs and violent crime. As a former prosecutor, Alex draws on extensive trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts to aggressively represent clients facing investigations or defending against criminal charges.. Alex has a particular passion for solving problems at the intersection of criminal law and technology. During his time with the U.S. Department of Justice, Alex developed a deep understanding of this terrain, including the legal issues implicated by Title III wiretaps, GPS tracking, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), video surveillance and evidence obtained from social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram. A self-described “techie,” Alex takes pride translating technological jargon to plain English to ensure that juries and judges understand the issues at stake.. Before his time as a federal prosecutor, Alex worked on a broad range of foreign policy matters in the United States and abroad. He has served as a law clerk and consultant to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency and as an adviser to former President Jimmy Carter in the Conflict Resolution Program at The Carter Center. In those roles, he assisted in the development of the first indictments issued by the ICC for war crimes in Uganda, drafted intelligence briefings for senior U.S. policymakers and facilitated negotiations between governments and rebel groups in Africa.. Alex also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School, where he teaches a course on “The Law of Secrets and Lies,” which covers everything from perjury, defamation and fraud to the Espionage Act, grand jury secrecy and the Fourth Amendment.. Alex is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and an alumnus of Riverdale High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina and attended law school at Georgetown University Law Center. He and his wife live in Nashville.

Alex Koval is a creditors' rights attorney with Albertelli Law, committed to delivering superior performance, providing efficient and effective legal representation to the largest financial institutions in the nation.. Prior to joining Albertell Law, Alex was the Managing Attorney for the Nashville Division of Clark & Washington, PC. As a board certified consumer bankruptcy specialist, he regularly and passionately represented individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, argued countless contested matters, and successfully represented clients in adversary proceedings.. During his tenure with Dunham Hildebrand, PLLC, Alex focused on commercial litigation, consumer bankruptcy and business Chapter 11 cases.. Alex graduated from Nashville School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2010. For his excellence in the practice of law, Alex has been featured in the Mid-South Rising Stars list by the Super Lawyers Magazine in 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2019.. Alex immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in July of 2002. In Ukraine he completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and English. He is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian languages as well as conversational German.

Alan Slone, a founding member of the firm Slone & Vrablik, PLLC, currently focuses his practice to the areas of criminal defense, entertainment, and various aspects of computer law.. Mr. Slone graduated from Middle Tennessee State University's top-ranked Recording Industry Management program in 2004. After working for a small record label and distribution company in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mr. Slone returned to school at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire. In addition to receiving his Juris Doctorate degree in 2009, Mr. Slone also received a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property from FPLC. Franklin Pierce Law Center has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools for intellectual property studies by U.S. News and World Reports.. Mr. Slone founded Slone & Vrablik, PLLC with his law partner and friend of many years, Ronald Vrablik, in January 2010, and has been serving clients in Nashville, Tennessee as well as his home town of Lexington, Kentucky. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and an alumni member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.. Mr. Slone enjoys attending local music shows and tinkering with electronics and computers in his free time.

Airline Transport Pilot license. Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument, Multi-Engine, Glider, Airplane. Type-ratings:  Falcon 10, Citation S/II, Citation Encore 560 (500 Series) and DC-3. Skydives:  1,150. Flight hours:  6,900

Adrienne Fazio received her bachelors degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, magna cum laude, and her law degree from the Tulane University School of Law. After practicing civil litigation and workers’ compensation law in Mississippi, Adrienne moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where for the next five years, she devoted her practice solely to assisting clients nationwide with Medicare Secondary Payer compliance, including Section 111 Reporting, Conditional Payment Claim issues and Medicare Set-asides. In April 2012, Adrienne left private practice and took a position as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist IV with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workers’ Compensation Division, in Nashville, TN. There, Adrienne represented several programs, including the Workers’ Compensation penalty program, Uninsured Employers Fund and Employee Misclassification Fund, as well as briefly working with Utilization Review. Additionally, she was responsible for advising the Division regarding Medicare requirements involved in closing future medicals. Adrienne is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Alabama, and is an inactive member of both the Washington, D.C. and Mississippi Bars. Adrienne has been a frequent lecturer at various seminars, conferences and meetings on Medicare Compliance, and on Employee Misclassification in Tennessee. Bar & Court Admissions

About The Law Office Of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC. Nashville attorney Timothy Nichols assists business owners, construction entities, landlords and individual clients to protect their rights and interests in matters of construction law, real estate and business law. He applies over a decade of industry experience and a common-sense approach to helping clients pursue legal outcomes that align with their unique objectives.. When you retain our firm, you can expect to receive the following:. Serving Clients In Nashville And Throughout Middle Tennessee: Experienced Construction Law Attorney. Construction law in particular is a highly unique and complex area of practice, one that not every business lawyer has experience with. Mr. Nichols began his work in construction law as an associate for another firm that focused on construction litigation before establishing his own private practice. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry and Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel. He remains up to date with any legal developments that happen at the state or federal level that could affect his clients' rights.. Contact Our Firm Today. For more information, please continue to review our website or contact our office directly at or toll free for prompt attention and client-centered service. Our attorney is readily available to attend to any legal emergencies you may have.

A. GREGORY RAMOS (“Gregg”) is past President of the Nashville Bar Association, having served in that capacity in 2004.  He is a member of the law firm North, Pursell, & Ramos PLC in Nashville, TN, where he maintains a general civil litigation practice with an emphasis in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation, and employment law.. Mr. Ramos received his law degree from Arizona State University College of Law in 1980 and his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University in 1977. He is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations as well as the State Bar of Arizona.. Upon graduation from law school in 1980, Mr. Ramos started his legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Phoenix, AZ, where he tried over forty (40) jury trials.  In 1984, he moved from his home state of Arizona to Nashville, Tennessee so his wife, Sandy, could pursue a songwriting career in country music. This turned out to be a good move as Sandy’s songs have been recorded by the Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, Barbara Mandrell, the Forester Sisters, Gene Watson and a host of others. Sandy and Gregg have been married for thirty-five (35) years and have two grown children, Melody and David.. Mr. Ramos is a past Board Chair of Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Inc. and was named Catholic Charities’ Volunteer of the Year for 2008.  He also is a past president of Conexión Américas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Hispanic families realize their aspirations for social and economic advancement by promoting their integration into the Middle Tennessee community.  In addition, he is a past member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (Chair of the HR Committee) and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Justice Center, whose mission is to advocate on behalf of poor Tennesseans. Mr. Ramos serves as well on the Leadership Council of Lipscomb University’s Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute of Civic Leadership.  Mr. Ramos is a member of the Rotary Club of Nashville and was in the 33rd class of Leadership Nashville (Class of 2009).  He serves as well on Leadership Nashville’s Board of Trustees.  Mr. Ramos also serves on the Board of Fifth Third Bank.. Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Mr. Ramos in 2006 to serve on the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council. He is a past member of the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Committee on Public Trust and Confidence in the Courts and recently completed a three-year term on the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission.  He currently serves on the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Advisory Council on Minority Business Participation.. In early January of 2009, Mr. Ramos was named as the “2008 Nashvillian of the Year” by the Nashville Scene.  In the July 17, 2009 edition of the Nashville Business Journal, Mr. Ramos was included in the “Best of the Bar, 2009”, and in October 2009, Mr. Ramos was honored with the “Good Guys” award from the Nashville Women’s Political Caucus.  On December 28, 2009, the Tennessean newspaper in Middle Tennessee included Mr. Ramos in its list of the top “Tennessee Political Movers”.  Finally, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, Mr. Ramos has been featured in the NashvillePost’s “In Charge” edition of Nashville’s most prominent leaders.

A Texas native, Andrew received his Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising from the University of North Texas and his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Andrew’s interest in the entertainment industry began at a young age when he started modeling with the Campbell Agency in Dallas, Texas. He not only modeled, but worked in many areas of the industry including apprenticing for a model management company, shooting photography in the Dallas World Trade Center, and volunteering at the annual DIFFA fashion show raising awareness for HIV/AIDS. The various artists and performers he met during his modeling career, including his talent agent, inspired him to investigate a career in the business side of the entertainment industry. Upon doing so, he became convinced of the need for honest, ethical representation for artists in all fields of entertainment, hence leading him to practice law and specialize in intellectual property.. Andrew is passionate about competitive video gaming and the players involved in Esports, and is constantly working to educate them on the complexities of being a professional athlete. Andrew is sensitive to the fact that sitting down with an attorney can be intimidating. This is why he strives to provide his clients with the most comfortable experience possible. He wants his clients to know that he will help them achieve the best results and will be there for them in the bad times and the good to lend a helping hand. Andrew provides legal counsel in the areas of intellectual property, general business, and entertainment.. Outside of law, Andrew enjoys staying active through skateboarding, reading creative fiction, and visiting all of the local coffee shops in Nashville.. Education. J.D. Texas A&M University School of Law. Concentration in Intellectual Property. B.S., Fashion Merchandising, University of North Texas

A Nashville Native, I put my all into my work--striving each day to be better and do better than the last. I am constantly learning and bettering my skills in and out of the courtroom. A licensed educator, I taught for eight years and I am constantly in search of ways to make the world a better place. I am an avid reader, runner, and world traveller with degrees in Classical Languages, Philosophy, Education, and (obviously) Law.

A Nashville native, Ben began his legal career with Raybin & Weissman after graduating from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2010, where he was an editor on the Law Review. Prior to law school, Ben attended the University of Chicago—graduating with honors.. In his practice at the firm, Ben has defended hundreds of clients against arrests and citations for various offenses, and has also worked on several civil cases involving personal injury and civil rights matters.  He has briefed and argued cases before the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Ben has appeared multiple times in both television and print news giving interviews on trending legal cases and issues.. From 2011 to 2012, Ben took a one-year hiatus from the firm to serve as a law clerk for Judges Jane B. Stranch and Gilbert S. Merritt, both of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. He is a graduate of the TBI, Metro Police, and Tennessee Highway Patrol Citizens Academies, in which participants learn firsthand about law enforcement procedures, structure, and investigation.

A legal perspective on your problems and your opportunities. Over 20 years of legal experience in and out of the courtroom.

20+ years practicing law. Attorney Bryan Stephenson represents clients in Nashville and all counties in Middle Tennessee. He has conducted hundreds of court proceedings, including hearings, trials (both jury and bench), and various motions. He is very familiar with "the system", and is knowledgeable of Tennessee law. His legal skills and knowledge are also put to use in his position as adjunct professor for Lipscomb University's Law, Justice, and Society program.  He keeps abreast of legal developments and changes in the law, and is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.. Prior to opening his own law practice, Attorney Stephenson worked "on the other side" as an Assistant District Attorney for Davidson County for over three years. While a prosecutor, he was in court nearly every day, and dealt with most every type of crime that exists under Tennessee law--everything from Felony Murder, Aggravated Robbery, all levels of felony Drug Offenses, Theft, DUI, Forgery, Burglary, Assault, Sexual Assault, down to Simple Possession of Drugs, Driving on a Suspended License, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, and many other types of cases. He was a supervisor for the Wiretap Room during investigations by the Drug Task Force. His knowledge and experience from working as a prosecutor helped him lay a strong foundation for starting his own defense firm.. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Attorney Stephenson worked as a law clerk in the Antitrust, Financial, and Special Litigation divisions of the Nashville office of the Tennessee Attorney General. He also spent a summer working as a law clerk for The Lovelace Law Firm, an Elder Law practice in Dripping Springs, Texas.. Attorney Stephenson graduated with his law degree, Order of the Barristers, from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. While in law school he was selected to serve on the Pepperdine Law Review and was the school's delegate to numerous national moot court competitions across the country. His article was selected for publication in the Law Review ("I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, But Could I Sue: Whether 'Interacting With Others' Is a Major Life Activity under the ADA", 31 Pepp. L. Rev. 773 (2004)). He was the recipient of several awards and scholarships, including the Gunnar Nicholson Endowed Scholarship, Odell McConnell Scholarship, Howard A. White Scholarship, Associated Women for Pepperdine Scholarship, and was the only Pepperdine student selected one semester to receive an award from the Southern California Defense Counsel. Even as a student, he had the heart of a teacher, and worked as a Teaching Assistant, instructing new law students on Legal Research and Writing. He deeply values his time spent at Pepperdine and frequently misses the weather of southern California, but knew that he would return to his native and lovely Tennessee to practice law and build his career.. Attorney Stephenson graduated with a degree in Mathematics from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. He gained the honor of being named an AP Exam Scholar, earning an entire year of college credit upon entry to Lipscomb. He grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and resides in Middle Tennessee with his wife and children.. Law office based in Nashville, TN and serving all counties in middle Tennessee.