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In addition to zealously representing my clients in courtrooms across Southeast Tennessee, I enjoy raising goats on the family farm, serving my local church congregation as a song leader, and spending time outdoors hiking and shooting. I am married, and my wife and I have two children.

I decided to go to Law School after having been a Tennessee State Park Ranger for 10 years. This decision was made, in part, because of a desire to advocate for persons in court instead of being the reason they were there (enforcement of the law).

Lindsay K. Earhart is an assocaite attorney with Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP. After graduating from Liberty University School of Law in 2015, Lindsay practice in Blountville, Tennessee handling family law, juvenile law, and criminal issues. Lindsay is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

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.

Cesar Arbelaez is an experienced attorney whose mission is to provide excellent legal representation to underserved and underrepresented individuals. Cesar Arbelaez uses his skills and experiences as a former prosecutor to provide excellent representation to his clients.. Cesar Arbelaez is one of you. Cesar is an immigrant. Born in Colombia, his family moved to the United States when he was nine years old. Cesar doesn't just speak the language; he understands the difficulties many Hispanic immigrants experience. These difficulties are common in other underrepresented groups. Cesar can provide compassionate representation to clients of all backgrounds.. Cesar Arbelaez graduated with honors from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. While in law school, Cesar founded the law school’s Hispanic Student Association and was a member of the school’s Diversity Committee.. In 2016, Cesar became a licensed attorney in Tennessee. Cesar joined the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office that year as an Assistant District Attorney, the first male Hispanic ADA in Nashville’s history. During his near four-year tenure, Cesar worked in domestic violence, DUI, and other misdemeanor, and felony cases. Cesar has extensive experience in DUI cases: he has been part of five DUI jury trials, attended various seminars and DUI prosecutor trainings, conducted DUI training for law enforcement officers, and handled over 100 DUI cases as a prosecutor. Now it is Cesar’s honor to use his skills and experience to represent the underrepresented and give a voice to those that often go unheard in our society.

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.

Micah Ketron is a 2004 graduate of Volunteer State Comm. College, a 2006 graduate of Cumberland University and a 2011 graduate of the Nashville School of Law.

I've been practicing law in Northeast Tennessee for fifteen years.  I live in Unicoi County with my wife Stephanie, a veterinarian, and sons Luke and Heath.  I served as a combat engineer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1998-2004 and enjoy sports, hiking/backpacking, movies and travelling with my family.  I'm also an environmentalist, and I believe our country should guarantee healthcare to all its citizens and put far fewer people in jails and prisons.  I represent clients from all walks of life and I don't discriminate based on race, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, or any other parameter.  TALK TO ME whenever you want, via phone call or text, to schedule an appointment or simply discuss you legal matter.  If I don't know the answer to your question, I'll at least point you in the right direction.

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.

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.