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Eric practices in the areas of taxation, trusts and estates, wills, probate and business law.  He represents clients in tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, the Kansas Department of Revenue and in federal and state courts.  His representative clients include individuals and closely held businesses.  He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, the U.S. Tax Court and the state courts of Kansas and Oklahoma.  Eric is an AV rated attorney and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Trusts and Estates Law.

Hi, may name is Pat Stapleton and I have been practicing law in Sevier County and East Tennessee generally since 1997, primarily in the areas of real property litigation and construction litigation.  At the end of 2021, I left litigatioin practice to become a title attorney and shareholder at Smoky Mountain Title, Inc.. I have been married to my beautiful wife since 1995, and we have twototally awesome kids.   My favorite way to spend time outside of my office is to be with my family on whatever adventure comes up.  One thing I know for certian is that I was put on this earth to be a father, and I jealously guard my time with my family.

Eric S. Ratliff, JD LLM For the past several years, Eric Ratliff has advised and worked with numerous financial institutions to create solutions for their clients on issues relating to international and domestic tax, estate and business planning. Eric is one of a few practitioners in the Southeastern United States that is both admitted to practice in the United States (Virginia, Tennessee, and South Dakota) as well as the United Kingdom and Wales by way of studies at Oxford University. Through the lawyer's practice directive, he is qualified to represent clients on location in EU member nations. Eric and his family live in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Ryan Hagenbrok grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. As a child, Ryan successfully argued his way out of trouble so many times, his father predicted he would become an attorney. As a homeschooled high school student, Ryan developed an interest in law while competing in speech and debate. He then attended college at the University of Memphis, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in political science.. Ryan graduated cum laude from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. While in law school, Ryan honed his skills as an advocate by participating in Mock Trial and Moot Court competitions, and competed on the ABA Mediation Travel Team. Ryan was a Senior Staff Member on the University of Memphis Law Review, and served on the University of Memphis Moot Court Board.. Ryan is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

John grew up in McCalla, Alabama where he attended high school at Bessemer Academy.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1987 and attained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama in 1990.   John is the 4th generation of his family to practice law.  He feels privileged to continue the Holliman tradition of service to our community.. John has been practicing since 1990 with a focus in Real Estate, Estate Planning and Elder Law.  The law firm has offices in Pelham and Scottsboro and provides legal services to the residents of Shelby, Jefferson, St. Clair, Jackson, Madison, Dekalb, and Marshall counties.. John has a passion for educating families about the planning process so that they are prepared and protected throughout life’s stages. This is why he speaks in the community and offers free workshops in his office to promote the importance of planning ahead for life’s unexpected changes.

Synthia Melton is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Dimension Law Group. Synthia’s practice focuses on Business Law and Commercial and Residential Real Estate, including Landlord-Tenant matters. Synthia works primarily with real estate investors and small business owners on transactional legal matters.. From 2016-2021, Synthia was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an award given to less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state. Synthia has a passion for working with Seattle’s small to mid-size business owners, assisting with their personal, family, and business needs. Synthia’s background and experience as an investor, entrepreneur, and attorney allow her to bring a unique approach to understanding the needs of her clients and offer create alternatives and solutions to navigate the complexities of our legal system. Synthia is a passionate and aggressive legal advocate who combines her litigation skills with a common sense approach to cases.. Synthia received her Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law and her Bachelor’s Degree in Law & Diversity from Western Washington University. Prior to joining Dimension Law Group, Synthia worked as a litigation attorney for several Seattle area law firms gaining valuable courtroom experience in State and Federal Courts.. Synthia is on a mission to help entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses. She is involved in several non-profits in Seattle including the College Success Foundation and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Rental Housing Association of Washington. She also teaches courses on the topics of real estate, entrepreneurship, and business law in her local community.. Synthia is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, and King County Bar Association. She is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit.

Julie Martiniello is a managing partner at Dimension Law Group, PLLC. She focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business Law. She lends special consideration to family dynamics, investment property owners, and small businesses. Julie is passionate about helping individuals and business owners in building and securing their own legacy.. Plan-Protect-Prosper

Christopher Yoson represents individuals with complex federal and state tax matters involving estate and trust planning, advanced wealth transfer, probate, estate and trust litigation, life insurance transactions and the drafting and negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial marital agreements.. Christopher also represents closely-held businesses with tax-efficient structuring, business succession, shareholder agreements (including "buy/sell" agreements), corporate governance and contracts, asset and stock sales and executive benefits (including nonqualified deferred compensation under IRC 409A and split-dollar life insurance arrangements).

Hermes Law Firm approaches each legal matter individually, with an eye toward helping each particular client.  All legal matters and challenges are different.  We are flattered that our clients recognize and appreciate this personal touch, in addition to securing favorable results.

I see law as a healing profession, on a similar level to medicine. Attorneys, at their best, are both healers and teachers. I love that the practice of law gives me a diverse set of tools for helping individuals and familiies to achieve resolution to the troubles that keep them awake in the night, and ultimately, to help them find peace. There are generally always some bumps along the path to peace.  But I am there to provide direction, advocacy, and support.

My practice focuses primarily on estate planning, small business representation, and probate.  I enjoy my practice beause of the long term relationships I build with my clients. I spend time getting to know my clients and the unique circumstances of their lives not just because it helps me develop the most effective and comprehensive plan for my clients' future, but also simply because my clients matter to me. I provide the legal expertise needed to address complex issues of estate and small business law, and strive communicate these issues in a way that allows my clients to understand and fully participate in the legal process.. When I am not at the office, one might find me spending time with my family outdoors, paddleboarding on one of the local lakes, coaching one of my kid's basketball teams, giving an art lesson at an elementary school, or meeting a friend for lunch at one of the local restaurants.

A Pacific Northwest native, I grew up on Whidbey Island before moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. I received my law degree magna cum laude from Vermont Law School and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2011. Prior to joining Gillin Law Group, I was of counsel at Genesis Law Firm for three years and an associate at Purcell Legal & Mediation Services for two years. Prior to that, I was an Assistant City Attorney with the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for three years.

Alison Sheets opened Sheets Law in 2023, and offers services in estate planning, tenant-side housing, and select immigration services. Alison opened Sheets Law with the idea of serving clients that are often overlooked and underrepresented by the legal system, including immigrants, the LGBTQ community, and nontraditional families. Sheets Law works with clients from all backgrounds and strhives to make clients feel heard and respected.. Alison has lived all over the world and speaks German and Spanish, in additional to  English. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the Univeristy of Denver, as well as a Masters in International Human Rights from the University of Denver's Korbel School of International Studies. In 2024, Alison was honored as one of the American Bar Association's Top 40 Young Lawyers. When not working, Alison enjoys spending time with her partner at their home in Edmonds, Washington and exploring all that Washington has to offer.

As the owner of Madaan Law, Aastha practices in the areas of estate planning and business law.  Aastha strongly believes that an informed decision is the best decision, so she takes the time to explain the legal process and answer any questions for potential clients. Aastha is an advocate for access to affordable legal services to everyone, no matter their financial status, and she is dedicated to providing diligent and compassionate services to her clients.. Prior to founding Madaan Law, Aastha worked with a boutique business law firm where she practiced business litigation and provided legal advice to small businesses.  She learned the ins and outs of future planning for individuals and businesses, and uses her litigation knowledge to help her client avoid costly and often irreparable mistakes.