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I assist clients in corporate, technology, information technology, intellectual property, and entertainment (film) transactions. I also enjoy working with entrepreneurs to create new value propositions and was certified as a New Product Development Professional.. In the technology sector, I am one of less than 10 attorneys in private practice to be named a Fellow in the World Technology Network (selected by over 1,000 internationally recognized experts and futurists who are current Fellows for innovative legal work recognized to be of "the greatest likely long-term significance"). I literally wrote the book on technology law -Frey on Technology Transactions – as well as dozens of other books and articles on technology, intellectual property, and entertainment law.  I have been selected “attorney of the year” by legal rating services in Technology Law, Information Technology Law, and Intellectual Property Law.. In the entertainment area, I represent a number of film production companies and serve as President of the Nashville Film Festival (one the top 10 film festivals in the U.S.). I have written award-winning scripts, acted in films, crewed, and served as producer/associate producer for several film projects.. I believe strongly in ethical business practices - and I back up this commitment by serving as General Counsel to the Board of the Ethics and Compliance Officers Association (the trade association for the Chief Compliance Officers of the Global 1000).  I have designed a number of cost effective, sustainable, and defensible internal control programs for Fortune 100 companies to help them mitigate their compliance risks and assure their employees behave in an ethical way.

Mackenzie is a highly personable and results-oriented Attorney and Government Relations professional, who possesses a thorough understanding of the law and has vast experience in government, business and non-profit organizations. Her passion for advocating on behalf of others and her legal training and experience make her an invaluable asset to the Collins Law Firm clients.

Sonya Smith Wright is a graduate of Emory University School of Law, where she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for outstanding oral advocacy and legal writing. She is an experienced litigator with a wealth of diverse experiences. Wright began her career with a large defense firm in its civil litigation department, where she participated in several state jury trials and successfully defended a multimillion dollar lawsuit in federal court for a national hotel chain. She also tried one of the first medical malpractice cases to ever go to arbitration in Tennessee obtaining a full defense verdict.  Wright's practice is divided between four main practice areas: business advice and litigation; insurance disputes; probate litigation, adoptions and conservatorships/guardianships; and agriculture law.. Wright has a passion for advising business owners. From start-up to winding down and succession planning and everything inbetween, she has drafted purchase and sale agreements, worked with clients on all types of contracts, and designed discovery plans for businesses that can be used throughout the country to help cut costs and ensure a strong and consistent defense if that time comes. Wright has also defended businesses in a host of cases from construction litigation to premise liability to partner disputes to other contract disputes.  Wright always works with her clients to make strategic decisions that are best for the business.. Wright also has vast experience in the insurance field.  She has represented business owners and homeowners when natural disasters have occurred including fires, tornadoes, hail, sinkholes and other natural disasters and worked with individuals after the death of a family member in the life insurance arena.. Because of her own life experiences, Wright has developed a niche in helping families with different matters after the passing of a loved one, not only in the life insurance arena but in probate and will contests. She has also helped families dealing with the decline of a loved one through conservatorships. She especially enjoys helping play a small role in growing families in the area of adoptions.. Wright grew up on a tobacco and cattle farm just outside of Lebanon, Tennessee, where she and her sisters were involved in 4-H and FFA because of the passion for the farm, Wright has remained active in her agriculture roots and enjoys representing, advising and supporting those involved in agriculture with all types of legal issues that arise.  She has served as the state advisor for the Tennessee Junior Angus Association, a director on the Tennessee Angus Association Board of Directors, and the Beef Superintendent of the Tennessee State Fair. She lives on a farm outside of Lebanon with her husband, son and two daughters.

CorcoranLAW is the law office of T.J. Corcoran. T.J. is a licensed attorney in the states of North Dakota, Ohio and Florida.. T.J. practices in the areas of Family Law (Divorce, Custody and Adoption), Business Law(Business Formations, Contracts, Negotiations) and Personal Injury

John graduated from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio in May of 2016 and was sworn in as an Attorney in November, 2016.  John focuses primarily on business formation and counsels business owners on best practices for sourcing capital, entity selection and other business issues such as asset protection and succession planning.  John also advises on Estate planning, providing guidance to clients on how to best protect their assets.. John lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Allyson and his son, Thomas.  In his spare time he enjoys cycling, football, soccer and spending time with his family and friends.

Art Matthews has been practicing law for over 20 years. In 2007, he founded Matthews Law Firm, Inc. Through his practice, he has accumulated the experience necessary to plan, fight, and win even the most complex cases. Mr. Matthews is experienced and knowledgeable in a broad spectrum of areas related to business litigation, including contract, real estate and unfair business practices. Additionally, he has helped individuals and businesses with employment litigation, fraud, and other legal matters.  Mr. Matthews works tirelessly, efficiently, and with a sense of urgency on each and every case to ensure the best possible outcome. He provides his clients the level of expertise you'd expect to find at a larger firm with the personal attention of a smaller firm.Mr. Matthews earned his law degree from the University of Southern California. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.

The Shelton Law Firm is comprised of extremely experienced and knowledgable attorneys in the fields of Corporate Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Contract Law, and Criminal Law. Established in 2008. The Shelton Law firm has grown from humble beginnings rooted in business/corporate formation, business strategies, contract formation, and breach of contract claims.  Mr. Shelton has extensive experience with all areas of corporate law, contract law, and business law.  Currently acting as In-House Counsel for several large corporate clients, Mr. Shelton and his exceptional legal team continue to help consult businesses in pursuit of increased profitability and decreased liability.With extensive experience in the entertainment industry, and a roster of clients including several award winning musicians and actors, Mr. Shelton is well-known for facilitating and finalizing endorsement contracts, licensing agreements, and production agreements.

Prior to joining my current firm, I worked at a large law firm in Chicago where I represented clients throughout the United States in large complex litigation matters.  My current practice includes representation of Plaintiffs and Defendants in catasrophic injury cases as well as complex litigation matters involving corporate entities, municipalities and school districts.  I have tried cases in counties throughout Illinois and have represend clients in a wide range of administative proceedings including proceeding before the EEOC, IDHR and DOL. I have the pleasure of working with a team of professionals committed to highest level of skill and integrity in the practicie of law.

Jon grew up in Portland, Oregon before attending Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma.. Jon Pitcher is a member of the firm’s business law practice group and he advises clients in Oklahoma and Texas on corporate and transactional matters. His practice emphasizes commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, oil & gas, private equity transactions and joint ventures.. Jon is experienced in advising clients in banking and finance matters relating to secured loan and hedging transactions, as well as resolving business disputes, and negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.. Jon previously practiced with Baker Botts LLP in Dallas, Texas and Commercial Law Group P.C. in Oklahoma City, OK.. Jon lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Kelly and his three children, ages 7-12.

Professional Problem Solver and Planning Peace Promoter. 14 years experience as an attorney, 10 years running my own law firm, worked in a non-profit. Solid base of business clients, active estate planning practice. I partner with small businesses and individuals to help build and protect their businesses and assets. I help people figure out what they have, how to protect it and pass it on through Oklahoma Estate Planning.

Bill is an accomplished corporate executive and lawyer, who practices law with the pragmatism of a business person. Currently, Bill is the President and a practicing attorney with Dolan Law LLC. He also serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, is a member of the Taxation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, and is a member of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. Additionally, Bill is a member of the board of directors of the Delaware Valley Filmmaking Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the arts throughout the Delaware Valley. Prior to Bill’s current role, he practiced law with Richards, Layton & Finger, an internationally recognized corporate law firm.. Bill graduated from Rutgers School of Law—Newark magna cum laude, was a member of its Law Review and Moot Court Board, interned for the Honorable Novalyn L. Winfield in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, and was a research assistant and teaching associate for the Legal Research and Writing department.. Prior to law school, Bill had an accomplished business career. He was the Chief Executive Officer of a boutique mortgage company for nearly ten years, was a majority partner in a regional title company, was a real estate investor, and produced two independent films. Since 2003, Bill has been a regular guest on television and radio programs and a speaker at a variety of events as a financial services, real estate, and legal expert.

The founder of Holloway Law, Dave is an experienced trial attorney, having tried over 40 cases in his career. He focuses on representing entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping them grow and protect their valuable assets, ideas, and business practices. Additionally, Dave is Of Counsel to the Shlanksy Law Group, handling their business litigation in Delaware.. Dave also serves as a contract attorney with the Office of the Child Advocate, where he represents children in Delaware who have been placed into foster care. Dave represents these children throughout their entire stay in foster care, and, in some cases, for years beyond that.. Prior to founding Holloway Law, Dave spent 4 years as a Deputy Attorney General with the Delaware Department of Justice, where he served as a prosecutor in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit, the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit, and the Wilmington Felony Trial Unit. In time his time as a prosecutor, Dave handled thousands of cases, including traffic offenses, DUI’s, shoplifting/thefts, burglaries, drug dealings, robberies, firearms offenses, and homicides.. In addition to his normal caseload, he was also the lead prosecutor for the Drug Diversion Program in the Court of Common Pleas and the Mental Health Program in Superior Court; this experience gives him unique insight into how the criminal justice system deals with those who are battling addiction and/or mental health issues.. After his time as a prosecutor, Dave worked as a Copyright Litigator, where he represented photographers in complex, multi-million dollar Federal lawsuits against large publishing companies.. Dave received his law degree from the Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he focused on Trial Advocacy and public service. His dedication to public service work while at Temple Law earned him induction as a Fellow into the Rubin Public Service Honor Society.. While in law school, Dave served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Ellen M. Ceisler in the Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. He also interned and participated in a Clinical Program for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.. Dave has served as a Guest Lecturer for the Delaware Supplemental Bar Review, where he has lectured on the Rules of Evidence.. Dave holds a Bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, where he majored in Risk Management and Insurance.