Tennessee Lawyers Patrick Potempa to Paul Wooten

Firm: Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC

2122 21st Avenue South , Nashville , Tennessee 37212

Practice Areas: Litigation

Matt has been recognized locally, statewide and nationally for his expertise in the area of Trust and Estate Litigation. With a background in elder law, family law and business litigation, Matt now devotes his practice exclusively to resolving family disputes in Will Contests, Estate Litigation, Conservatorships, Breaches of Fiduciary Duty and Trust Disputes.. A native Memphian, Matt received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Memphis in 2003 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006 where he was an Honor Council Justice, a member of Phi Alpha Delta and a recipient of the Bowen Academic Scholarship.. During his law school summers, Matt studied international and comparative law at University College Dublin School of Law, the University of Edinburgh Law School and the European Union Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.. Matt began his legal career as General Counsel for HGH Imports, a small multi- national company based in Spring Hill, Tennessee. After leaving HGH, Matt pursued his passion for elder law and worked as a hearing officer and later Assistant General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Human Services.. In 2009, Matt launched his solo practice, Law Office of Matt Potempa, PLLC. In addition to a general practice, he focused on litigation and resolving probate, matrimonial and business disputes.. Matt is active in the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. He was honored to receive the Nashville Bar Association’s President’s Award in 2010 for his work in providing Disaster Legal Services after the May 2010 floods. Matt is a recipient of the Nashville Bar Association YLD’s Leadership Award, the Tennessee Bar Association YLD’s President’s Award and numerous other accolades for his service to professional and civic organizations.. Matt is the founder of the NBA’s Solo and Small Firm Committee and has served on the NBA’s Public Service Committee, Lawyer Referral and Informational Service Committee, Governance Committee and Modest Means Panel.. In 2012, Matt was elected to serve a three-year term on the Nashville Bar Association Board of Directors. That year, the Tennessee Supreme Court appointed Matt to serve a three-year term as a Hearing Panel Member for the State’s Board of Professional Responsibility.. In 2012, Matt was named by the Nashville Post as one of twenty “Law Leaders Rising” in the Nashville area. In 2013, he was awarded the Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leader Award in the Legal Services category. Matt is a frequent lecturer for the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations as well as LexisNexis and the National Business Institute on topics related to Probate Administration and Litigation, Law Practice Management, Client Relations, Professional Ethics and Law Office Technology.. In July 2013, Matt partnered with attorneys David Heller, Sean Martin and Jennifer Sheppard to launch Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC.. With an office located in the heart of Hillsboro Village near downtown Nashville, the firm focuses on providing Estate and Trust Planning, Family Wealth Preservation, Probate and Business Litigation and Conflict Resolution, Conservatorships and Guardianships as well as Family Law and Personal Injury.

Firm: DW Lenski Law Group PLLC

325 Ellis Ave. , Maryville , Tennessee 37804

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Hall Booth Smith P.C.

424 Church Street, Suite 2950 , Nashville , Tennessee 37219

Practice Areas: Litigation

Paul E. Tennison is an Associate attorney with Hall Booth Smith in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul was selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Nashville by MyNashville Magazine readers in July, 2020. Paul has significant experience in the military, in positions of leadership, and international experience. Paul's legal background affords him unique insight into many issues confronting his clients. Paul represents clients in a broad range of complex legal matters. Paul has experience working in cases involving military law, family, defamation, intellectual property, healthcare law, wrongful death, employment discrimination, contested divorces, business disputes, property law, HOA disputes, torts, and professional licensing defense cases.. Hall Booth Smith’s office in Nashville is located in the Fifth Third Center office tower in the Arts District just a few blocks from the Tennessee State Capitol. HBS attorneys in Nashville concentrate their practice in the areas of entertainment law, medical malpractice defense, health care litigation, aging services, general liability, transportation, business litigation, and employment law. We also offer comprehensive intellectual property, data privacy, and workers’ compensation services.. Paul takes great pride in acheiving every challenging goal he sets for himself as evident by his successful completion of West Point, distinguished service in the US Army, success at Vanderbilt Law School, continuing to learn more about the world and how to serve his client’s. Paul enjoys challenging physical activity. Paul was a three sport athlete in high school and has continued to enjoy sports and fitness. Recently, Paul has completed a 100KM bike ride, Olympic distance triathlon, marathon, and is currently a bodybuilder and member of the 1,000 lb club. Paul brings the same tenacity to the court room in pursuit of vigorous representation of each of his clients. Paul is also a music enthusiast that enjoys playing guitar, the art of songwriting, and attending concerts and music festivals.. Paul is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans' benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Firm: Brighter Day Law

107 Music City Circle , Nashville , Tennessee 37214

Practice Areas: Family

Paul Rutherford is an Attorney at Brighter Day Law and has been in the private practice of law in Nashville and the surrounding counties for 32 years. The Rutherford family has a long history in the Nashville legal community, dating back to the 1800s.. As a veteran trial and appellate attorney, he’s spent his career serving clients in family law, adoption, probate, General Sessions, and personal injury matters. Paul has taken a specific interest in cases involving early adoption as he’s witnessed how achieving permanency can dramatically altered the lives of the children. Paul has always been passionate about child welfare, the right to life, and the prevention of human trafficking.. After graduating from college, Paul began working as a social worker with his wife, and fellow veteran attorney, Wende Rutherford for an adolescent psychiatric hospital and the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Paul’s background in counseling and psychology has aided in his desire to resolve cases efficiently and civility. Paul was elected to the Student Honor Council while a senior in law school and earned his Juris Doctor at the Nashville School of Law in 1990.. Paul joined the team at Brighter Day Law with the opening of the Nashville office in April 2022 because of his admiration for the firm’s systems and values. He enjoys the supportive and professional office environment and the high-quality legal representation the firm provides for its clients.. In his spare time, Paul volunteers with Corner-to-Corner Ministry, FreshStart Resources, Best Buddies, Decisions, Choices and Options, and Midtown Fellowship Church. Paul also enjoys playing golf, traveling, cooking, and supporting his favorite team, the Tennessee Titans.. Fun fact: Paul once beat a World Champion pool player at 8-ball, and he had the opportunity to play Minnesota Fats, but was soundly beaten. His youngest son has just started law school to carry on the family legal tradition.

Firm: Harwell, Plant & Williams Attorneys at Law

225 Mahr Avenue , Lawrenceburg , Tennessee 38464

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Education, Education, Education

707 Georgia Ave , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Law Office of Paul Moyle, LLC

275 North Ocoee Street, 2nd Floor , Cleveland , Tennessee 37320

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Lawyers People Love

5409 Maryland Way , Brentwood , Tennessee 37027

Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Arbitration & Mediation, Assault & Battery, Bankruptcy, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Paul is a Nashville-based attorney with over a decade of experience serving Nashville and the surrounding areas. Always calling Nashville home, Paul received his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis in 2002, and completed his undergrad at Tennessee Technological University in 1996. Excelling at a wide variety of practices including nashville-bankruptcy-attorneys, employment law, small business litigation, representing employers and employees in civil rights cases, collection prosecution, defense and more. Paul has proven results and is passionate about all things Nashville, including our beloved Nashville Predators. He’s excited about how fast the city is growing. Paul lives in Music City with his wife, two boys, and dog.

799 Estate Pl , Memphis , Tennessee 38120

Practice Areas: Debt & Lending Agreements

800 S Gay St , Knoxville , Tennessee 37929

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Paul was valedictorian of his 1986 high school class and received his undergraduate degree from Radford University graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1990. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School and passed the Tennessee Bar in 1993. After passing the Bar, Paul worked as an Associate Attorney gaining broad experience. In 2001, Paul took the experience he had gained as an Associate and opened his own law office. His practice has been criminal defense with much of his caseload and emphasis on DUI defense and representing clients in personal injury actions. In twenty years of representing clients, Paul has found that what clients want is an attorney:. Whether he is representing a plaintiff in a serious or minor personal injury action or a defendant in a DUI, felony or misdemeanor case, Paul recognizes that each client has placed their trust in him. Paul takes that trust very seriously and strives everyday to zealously represent each individual client to the best of his ability.. In addition to his commitment to provide excellent legal representation, Paul is committed to serving his community and family. Paul is involved in the ministries of Sevier Heights Church and with supporting his two sons, one who is working toward become an Eagle Scout and the other who plays with the Tennessee National’s travel baseball team.

Po Box 1505 , Smyrna , Tennessee 37167

Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Family

Firm: Kennerly, Montgomery and Finley, P.C.

7175 Strawberry Plains Pike , Knoxville , Tennessee 37914

Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Corporate , Litigation, Litigation

9111 Cross Park Dr. , Knoxville , Tennessee 37923

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Po Box 458 , Decaturville , Tennessee 38329

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.

900 S Gay St Ste 1400 , Knoxville , Tennessee 37901

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Corporate , Real Estate , Securities , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Patti B. Garner Attorney at Law

435 E. Main Street , Gallatin , Tennessee 37066

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Witherington Injury Law

51 Century Blvd. , Nashville , Tennessee 37214

Practice Areas: Civil , Car Accidents, Car Accidents

Patrick's practice focuses on helping injured people recover financial compensation for their injuries. He has also represented individuals and businesses throughout the state of Tennessee in business and contract disputes, construction disputes, insurance coverage disputes, partnership disputes, personal injury claims, and professional malpractice claims.. Patrick received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law with a concentration in business transactions.  In law school, Patrick served as an editor of the Tennessee Law Review.  Patrick received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama where he was recognized as an accounting honors graduate.. Patrick served as a board member of the Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division from 2004-2010. He was the chairman of the Davidson County High School Mock Trial Competition in 2008.  He previously served as a board member for the Donelson-Hermitage Exchange Club.  In 2011, Patrick was recognized as a “Homerun Hitter” by the Nashville Bar Association and the Nashville Pro Bono Program for his volunteer legal work in the community.. Patrick is admitted to practice by the Tennessee Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Tennessee.

Firm: Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC

6060 Primacy Pkwy Ste 100 , Memphis , Tennessee 38119

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaugther

900 S Gay St. , Knoxville , Tennessee 37902

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Honestly this is the hardest thing to write on this entire profile  I hate to “toot my own horn” because, to me, it can come across as sounding like I’m full of myself.  I can assure you that isn’t the case.  Still you need to know a little bit about me and my background to be able to determine if I’m a good fit for you.. Well for starters out of the 88 people who graduated in my law school class, I was ranked number 2.  I also graduate summa cum laude (the highest honors your can earn).  I’m also a published author.  My article, A Guide for Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorneys in Capital Sentencing Hearings: Representing Clients who were Acutely Intoxicated During the Alleged Crime and Clients with a History of Addiction, was chosen to be included in the book Perspectives on Capital Punishment in America which was edited by Charles MacLean.. I guess that means I’m suppose to be pretty smart.  More importantly I think it reflects that I’m not afraid to work really hard to accomplish my goals. If you hire me to represent you, I’ll work with the exact same determination to assist you that elevated me to the very top of my law school class.. Some things in life you can only learn from experience regardless of your educational background.  Sometime wisdom only comes with age.  I’ve been around the block a few times and I have the grey hairs to prove it!  I’d like to think that my maturity gives me a unique perspective that can assist my clients in finding a more positive outcome for their situation.. For almost 20 I was a professional magician.  Yes, you read that right.  I have literally performed thousands of magic shows for resorts, amusement parks, and corporations around the globe.  I think it goes without saying that I am very comfortable speaking in front of people.. So why is that important for you?. Well, being able to stand up in front of judges and juries and argue for your client is a big part of what lawyers do.  I believe that my ability to be comfortable “standing and delivering” in front of judges went a long way towards my partner and I advancing to the quarter finals of the Charleston School of Law’s National Moot Court Competition.  Don’t you want a lawyer that is comfortable arguing your case, and isn’t afraid to speak in front of a judge or jury?  I believe my prior experience in the entertainment business is a very powerful asset that I’d like to put to work for you.. I also have a fourth degree black belt in American Karate and a second degree black belt in Shotokan Karate-Do.  In 1993 I was ranked among the top 20 light weight black belt fighters in the nation by the North American Sport Karate Association.  I think this demonstrates that 1) I’m not afraid of a fight, and 2) I’m not easily intimidated.  If you hire me to represent you, I promise that I will fight just as hard for you.  I won’t be intimidated by the prosecution.  I won’t be afraid to fight for every legal benefit to which you are entitled.  I won’t be afraid to go to trial.

609 Smithview Drive , Maryville , Tennessee 37803

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation