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In every case I work hard to achieve the very best results for my clients.  I take great pride in my work and client-centered focus.  Just as important, I believe that it is important to charge reasonable rates for top notch representation.. My goal with each client is to develop a relationship founded on trust and communication.   However, I recognize that each client is different and may require a different approach.. I always encourage people to call me to set up a consultation.  The consultation is free.

Here at Landry and Azevedo we pride ourselves on being a client focused firm which strides to provide the most effective and results driven service to those who we serve. We are a general practice firm includes a large divorce/child custody practice and criminal law practice. We handle all stages of criminal defense, including preindictment investigation. As a general practice firm, we also handle a variety of civil cases including business Litigation, business Formation, real estate law, boundary disputes, wills and estate planning, elder law, landlord- tenant law, collections, and a variety of tort related matters. If we do not handle a case in a particular area of law we partner with some of the best law firms in the area who are at the forefront of their respective specialties. We offer free consultations and there is no obligation to retain our firm. Please keep us in mind if you know anyone that could benefit from our services. Also, feel free to stop by our office conveniently located in the heart of the Bearden area at 5301 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919.

Todd graduated from the Nashville School of Law in 2010. He became an Assistant District Attorney in 2011. Prior to being an ADA, he worked as an investigator for the District Attorney's Office. Besides his Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Todd holds an Associate's of Applied Sciences from Walter's State, a Bachelor's of Applied Science from ETSU, and a Master's of Science from Middle Tennessee State University.

Providing Pathways to Unite Families. I will personally listen to your issue and provide any possible solutions to achieve your goals and needs.. I served my community for almost seven years as a Magistrate Clerk in Knox County General Sessions. During my service, I learned many procedures, interepretations, and case law when dealing with criminal matters. Knox County Magistrates held probable cause hearings for search warrants and arrest warrants, arraignments for individuals in jail, and set bond for those individuals. The experience gained from those years are immeasurable. Let me assist you on your crimnal matter today!. I needed to work full-time to provide for my family: LMU-DSOL met my needs. I studied hard to move up the ranks in my class while working a full-time job, volunteering over 100 pro bono hours assisting immigrants with legal matters, and participating in many extracurricular activities at law school, such as: Mock Trial, having a leadership role in Immigration Law Society, Family Law Society, the Student Bar Association – Rules Committee for the SBA, and active membership in the Criminal Law Society.  I maintained a high GPA while managing my time between many activities, such as: work, school, renovation of my parents’ home, extracurricular activities, and serving my community with pro bono legal representation numbering over 100 hours in less than a year – needless to say, I was very busy over my years attending law school, but I completed my education with high marks in several classes.. I always put the client first. The client is the most important person in the room.. I achieved several CALI (Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction) awards for top performance in Constitutional Law, Evidence, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and Bar Studies I and attaining Dean’s List at LMU-DSOL numerous times (Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2014). I received recommendations, endorsements, and awards from well-respected members of all professions(Please see my Linkedin profle for more information).  I have also been awarded the “Law Students for Justice” by the Tennessee Supreme Court.. I have handled several immigration cases starting my last year of law school.  I assisted my immigration professor, who possessed over twenty-five years of experience in immigration law, run an immigration clinic at Centro Hispano de East Tennessee.  We met with dozens of individuals and solved many of their immigration matters.   I put over 100 hours into their cases which provided me with invaluable experience in achieving the goal of uniting the immigrant with their families, if possible.  I worked on cases ranging from Refugees looking to adjust status to lawful permanent residents, asylum, U  Visa, DACA and DACA renewal, and immigrants in removal proceedings to mention a few areas of immigration law I am familiar with due to my experience at the legal clinic.. I further expanded my experience and knowledge in immigration law by assisting a local immigration attorney after I took the bar exam in July 2015. I learned the process of adjusting a lawful permanent resident to citizenship, petitioning for immigrants to obtain EB 1 and EB 2 to name a few.. In October 2016, I joined Quist, Fitzpatrick & Jarrard PLLC as an associate attorney.  I handle immigration & naturalization and family law cases.   Due to my experience as a Magistrate Clerk, I am comfortable handling criminal defense cases too.. Allow me to assist you and give attention to your legal matter today.

After a successful tenure in criminal prosecution, Akiah joined Herndon, Coleman, Brading & McKee in November, 2021. He grew up on a farm in a rural part of Hawkins County. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology from East Tennessee State University, he graduated with honors from Appalachian School of Law.. His legal career started in general practice working with the now Chancellor Douglas Jenkins in 2013. He then accepted a position as an Assistant District Attorney for the Third Judicial District, where he worked for seven years. While at the District Attorney’s Office, Akiah was promoted to Lead Assistant for the Hawkins and Hancock County offices and handled a diverse caseload ranging from First Degree Murder and other serious felonies to misdemeanor assaults and DUIs. He has handled thousands of cases and has extensive experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. He has also served as a Board member for Hawkins County Recovery Court and Chaired the Elder Abuse Task Force for the Third Judicial District. Akiah was also selected as a member of the Business Journal's 2021 class of 40 Under Forty.. In his free time, Akiah enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking and enjoying the outdoors, and is an avid ETSU Bucs and Tennessee Vols sports fan.. Akiah’s practice is focused on civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning and probate.

A Former Prosecutor on Your SideNO ONE understands how being charged with a crime can impact your reputation and life better than Erin McArdle. Erin is experienced on ALL sides of the law and is ready to put that experience to work for YOU. NO ONE is more capable of helping you defend yourself and guiding you throughout the entire process.. I am Erin McArdle. You will find I am unlike any other attorney in the Tri-Cities Area. Not only do I have over 25 years of courtroom experience as a seasoned Prosecutor, a Department of Children's Services Attorney and a private attorney; I have personal legal experience on a totally different level.. During my 14th year as a Prosecutor, I was wrongfully charged by the United States Federal Government with a crime I DID NOT COMMIT. I BEAT THAT CHARGE. I WON MY CASE BEFORE ANY TRIAL.. I know from personal, first-hand experience what it is to experience the shame of accusation, the guilt of the allegations, to not know what your life is going to look like, and having your fate left in the hands of others.. Because of that experience, I have now been a part of every side of the law. I've been on both sides of the table. My experience in all areas of the law, my experience in the courtroom, and the things I have personally experienced are now available to you as a client.. Many other defense lawyers don't have my level of experience with difficult cases like murder, robbery, and assault. I'm not afraid to try difficult cases and I am ready to go to trial for you.. My years as counsel for the Department of Children's Services gave me invaluable and unmatched insight into juvenile and family law issues.. Erin McArdle Law has an expert in social security/disability law to assist with your SSD/SA appeal. Retired Social Security Judge Bruce McArdle has 30 years experience as a judge deciding social security cases in the Tri-Cities area.. Erin McArdle Law is well-equiped to handle complex legal issues and will fight for you!. Erin is a member of the TBA and the ABA (Tennessee Bar Association and American Bar Association), with past board membership on both. Erin is also an AV Pre-Eminent peer-rated attorney on Martindale-Hubbell, the highest-level rating.. Let the EXPERIENCE work for you.

I have been practicing law since 2000.  I have a general practice that focuses primarily in the areas of criminal defense and domestic relations/divorce.  I also handle cases in the following areas: custody, visitation, child support, juvenile law, personal injury, wills & estates, contract law, collections, and workers' compensation.  I want you to think of me as your attorney.  If you have an issue in an area of law that I don't handle, then I will refer you to another attorney in our firm or to another attorney in another firm that can and will take care of you.  I look forward to working with you to help solve your legal issue.

I began my legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County and spent fifteen years there handling thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases.  Over that period, I tried almost 100 cases in front of juries ranging from DUI's to murders and almost everything in between.  The last five years of my time at the DA's office, I specialized in domestic violence, child sexual and physical abuse and human trafficking.  These are the crimes that involve people who are at the most vulnerable time in their lives.  I developed both the interpersonal skills as well as the trial skills that make me uniquely qualified to handle these types of cases as a defense attorney.