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Chad Michael Ross is the founding member of Premier Legal Group. As an attorney, he is engaged in civil trail practice with an emphasis in the areas of litigation, family law, divorce, custody, child support, criminal defense, personal injury, small business, collections, evictions/detainers and wills/estates. Chad practices in all counties throughout Middle Tennessee. He handles all aspects of litigation, including the drafting of complaints, filing of motions, conducting depositions, and prosecuting your case through trial. His experience in civil ligation and criminal defense ensure your needs are met with satisfaction, trust, and confidence.. Chad is a 2000 graduate of Volunteer State Community College as well as a 2002 graduate of Western Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After college, Chad pursued his passion for the law by attending The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and obtaining his Juris Doctorate Degree in 2005 with honors.. In law school, Chad served as a Student Ambassador and counselor to incoming students. He was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review and received recognition through the publication of Probate—Taylor v. Holt: The Tennessee Court of Appeals Allows a Computer Generated Signature to Validate a Testamentary Will, 35 MEM. L. REV. 603 (2005).. After law school, Chad served as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Tennessee ensuring and protecting the due process rights of Tennesseeans. In 2006, Chad joined a Downtown Nashville Law Firm as an Associate Attorney. It was during this time that he developed his legal career and began the pursuit of protecting the legal rights of all of us. His work in civil ligation and criminal defense is driven by his commitment to provide legal representation that you can count on.. Attorney Chad Michael Ross strives to provide you with the best experience possible during a time when you need someone you can trust fighting for you. When he takes your case, he will promptly provide quality and experienced representation. He will consult with you prior to making all major decisions on your case. When you retain Chad Michael Ross, rest assured that your matters will be handled efficiently and economically.

I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee where I attended Hume Fogg High School. I obtained my Bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. Upon graduating college, I attended and graduated from The Nashville School of Law. After receiveing my Docorate of Jurisprudence, I was admitted to practice law later the same year.. Since beginning practice, I have focused primarily on family law (divorce, child custody, child support). As a lawyer, I desire to provide my clients with effective advocay so that they may be successful during their case, and after their case is finished. I also use my role as legal counsel to educate my clients on the legal process and to provide advice that it is consistent with the realities of the case and the current law.. When I am away from the office, I enjoy making memories with my family and friends.

Before I went to law school, I served on active duty for five years in the United States Navy.  During that time, I was forunate enough to travel the world, and meet many different people from every imaginable walk of life.  What I learned was that everyone has a story, everyone knows something you don't, and occasionally, everyone needs a little help.  After I left the military, I found that I had a natural affinity for the law, and could use that skill to help people through what may be one of the most stressful times in their lives.. As an attorney, I am committed above all else to professionalism and candor.  I will return your calls and emails.  I will be prepared for court.  I will pursue all courses of action necessary to advocate for your position.  And I will never mislead you or sugar coat reality, even if the unfiltered truth may not be exactly what you want to hear.. If you have a legal problem and want my help, contact my office today to set up a consultation.

Ben H. Houston II is an accomplished attorney who has been practicing law in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding counties for more than a decade. He has experience in a wide range of legal fields, including family law, personal injury, employment law, DUI, and criminal defense. Ben's broad legal knowledge and personal integrity make him a committed advocate for his clients. As your case progresses, he will work assiduously to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Remember: when bad things happen, you need an attorney that you can trust. Ben H. Houston II is a lawyer that you can rely on.

My name is Adam Priest.  Thank you for viewing my Avvo profile.  I have been in private practice since 1999 in Knoxville and surrounding areas, and I would be happy to communicate with you about any legal question or concern you may have.  I try to represent all of my clients zealously while also being sensitive to their concerns and fears.. If your question is not in my areas of practice, I will be happy to refer you to someone else who can better assist you.. Thank you again for viewing my profile!

Mr. Stokes was born in Cherry Pointe, North Carolina on January 4, 1977. Mr. Stokes moved to Boston, Massachusetts shortly after his birth and his father’s Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps. Mr. Stokes and his family resided in Boston until they moved to Memphis, Tennessee when he began his primary education. Mr. Stokes graduated from Christian Brothers High School. Mr. Stokes then obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, and he also studied Italian and architecture abroad in Urbino, Italy. Mr. Stokes then attended law school in Nashville at Vanderbilt University and graduated in 2006. While in law school Mr. Stokes worked and clerked for the Law Offices of James A. Flexer, Law Offices of Hiland, Mathis, & Urquhart and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. After these endeavors, Mr. Stokes passed his Bar Exam on the first attempt and subsequently was admitted to practice law in the State of Tennessee in 2007. Mr. Stokes was later admitted to practice in the United States District Court for Tennessee (Eastern District) in 2009 and in the United States District Court for Tennessee (Western District) in 2010.. Mr. Stokes has worked in the legal field for over twenty years and has been a licensed attorney for over fifteen years and enjoys the practice of law and most of all enjoys being able to help clients with serious, life altering events, whether they are criminal, domestic, or business matters, because they all are serious issues that effect a person’s life.. Mr. Stokes is married to his lovely wife, Nicole, and they have four children among them: Cheyenne, Nicholas, Jacob, and Beckham. Mr. & Mrs. Stokes are also proud grandparents to their first granddaughter, River. Mr. Stokes loves spending quality time with his family. Mr. Stokes also enjoys traveling with his wife, golf, football, soccer, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, and disc golf.. Mr. Stokes currently works at the Law offices of Daniel, Gaines, Owen and Stokes. The attorneys at the firm have nearly a hundred years of combined legal expertise in the legal field. Mr. Stokes concentrates his area of practice in Knox County, Sevier County, Blount County, Loudon County, Anderson County, and Grainger County; however, Mr. Stokes has had cases across the State of Tennessee from Memphis to Johnson City and takes pride in assisting his fellow Tennesseans.Mr. Stokes has also previously worked at the law firms of Stokes & Barnette, Della-Rodolfa, Stokes and Cole and for Allen Kopet and Associates.. Mr. Stokes is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Knoxville Bar Association and TACDL.

As a former law enforcement officer and educator, Christine is dedicated to her community. She is hard-working and devoted to each of her clients. Christine is committed to doing everything in her power to ensure every client gets the best possible outcome for their case.

Attorney Brittany Gilder focuses her practice on areas where immigration and family law intersect. Brittany provides a holistic approach for understanding immigrant families’ legal needs that have never been seen before in Knox County.. “Family lawyers working with the immigrant community can be status sensitive or socially conscious in how we approach someone’s interests,” Brittany says. “Understanding the different ways to handle someone’s case with a perspective and background in immigration is key.”. For example, an immigrant navigating divorce may experience unique difficulties compared to a U.S. citizen in the same scenario. These difficulties may be due to communication barriers, or because they risk deportation of themselves or a family member when they become involved in the legal system. Brittany works to reduce those barriers to ensure everyone has equal access to legal services regardless of their immigration status.. Brittany became an attorney after witnessing first-hand the difficulties of traversing the immigration system in the U.S. “I was working as a general contractor for the United States Citizen and Immigration Services, and while I was there, I encountered a lot of people dealing with hardships within the immigration system, many of whom had been victims of fraud or worse,” Brittany says. “It was just something about wanting to help people in a vulnerable situation that really made me get into this line of work.”. This eventually led to her involvement in immigration cases involving asylum seekers, one of which she remembers vividly.. “We were representing a young girl that had been detained for her entry to the U.S.,” Brittany says. “She was seeking asylum because her family had been threatened by gangs in Guatemala, and she apart from the rest of her family had been detained and held in a federal detention center for approximately two years before I joined the case. We filed a Habeus Corpus Petition and got her released after two years of mistreatment in an ICE detention center. The feeling of reuniting somebody with their family is simply indescribable.”. Brittany is a native of Middlesboro, KY. She earned her J.D. from the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in 2021.

I am a trial attorney and Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator based in Knoxville, Tennessee.  I represent clients in counties throughout East Tennessee and the Mid-State.  I focus my practice on representing clients in Social Security disability cases, serious personal bodily injury cases (including car, motorcycle, truck, and premises liability), child support cases, child custody and visitation cases, family law mediation, and criminal defense.

I practice in multiple counties in East Tennessee including Campbell, Scott, Knox, Anderson, Union, and Claiborne just to name a few. I focus on providing superior customer service to my clients. Communication is a key to success and I keep clients informed every step of the way.