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Mr. James Charles Wright

Knox County, TN Attorney with 37 years experience

(865) 637-3531 2701 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Construction and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee - Knoxville and University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Mr. Wright was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He attended Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., summa cum laude, 1977); the University of Tennessee (J.D., 1980). He was honored with the Order of the Coif and served on the Tennessee Law Review. Mr. Wright's father was a lawyer so he grew up working in his Dad's office. He is admitted to the United Supreme Court Bar as well as all Tennessee State and Federal Courts. He is also admitted before the Sixth Circuit and Fourth Circuit Bar as well as the U.S. Court of Claims. ...

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James R. Owen

10.0

(4 Peer Reviews)

(865) 440-6345 Dandridge, TN 37725

Free ConsultationJefferson County, TN Attorney with 21 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

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After Graduating from the University of Memphis Law School in 1997, James R. Owen moved back to East Tennessee and started practicing law, focusing mainly in the area of Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI defense. He has successfully defended thousands of citizens accused of crimes. He prides himself in investigating not only the facts of his case but also getting to know his clients on a personal level, so he can address any underlying personal issues that may have led to the criminal charges. This holistic approach often leads to a better outcome in the legal system, but also a...

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Bill Fix

Knox County, TN Attorney with 5 years experience

(865) 934-9239 408 North Cedar Bluff Road, Ste. 260
Knoxville, TN 37923

Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law

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I'm a solo general practice attorney, focusing on wills, probate, and estate planning, but I also handle family law cases and other various civil matters. I enjoy helping folks protect what they've worked hard to obtain, preserving their wealth for their families. I grew up in Maryville before my dad’s career relocated our family to Missouri while I was in high school. Prior to attending law school, I served as Assistant Communications Director and Director of Constituent Services for Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder, worked as a licensed investment rep for Edward Jones, and delivered marketing and communications results...

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Marcos M. Garza

Knox County, TN Lawyer with 18 years experience

(888) 384-2255 Bank of America Building
550 W. Main Street, Suite 340
Knoxville, TN 37902

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Marcos Garza is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee College of Law. After serving as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps as a Captain, he started his firm in December, 2007. He has become known as the "go to" guy in the field of dui, criminal defense, and personal injury law in East Tennesee. The Garza Law Firm strives to treat "Clients like Family," so you can be assured of the very best customer service. With a team of five attorneys with approximately 100 years of legal experience, you can feel...

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Jason Kenneth Baril

Knox County, TN Attorney with 14 years experience

(865) 546-1111 706 Walnut Street, Suite 700
Knoxville, TN 37902

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Social Security Disability
Oklahoma City University School of Law

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The attorneys at the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod and Baril, PLLC, are dedicated to providing the skilled legal support and personalized service our clients need when they face injuries from auto vehicle accidents caused by the negligent actions of other parties. We guide our clients through the often-complex legal maze to help them pursue full and fair compensation so they can move forward through life. Our firm comprises five stellar attorneys with excellent work ethics and a passion for personal injury, disability, and mass tort law. We help clients nationwide apply and recieve their disability benefits. Also,...

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Katherine Ann Young

Knox County, TN Lawyer with 23 years experience

(865) 474-1284 6700 Baum Drive
Suite 7
Knoxville, TN 37919

Administrative, Employment and Probate
California Western School of Law

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Katherine A. Young has been a resident of East Tennessee for over twenty years. She previously taught at the University of Tennessee as an Assistant Professor for five years and additionally for four years as a Lecturer. She also has been a Human Services Hearing Office and a Human Rights Investigator for the State of New Mexico. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and California (inactive). She is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the Middle...

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Adrienne Waters Ogle

Sevier County, TN Attorney with 9 years experience

(865) 429-3600 117 Court Avenue
Sevierville, TN 37862

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Attorney Adrienne Waters Ogle, a Sevierville, Tennessee native, graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law. After graduating law school, Mrs. Ogle began working for one of the largest defense firms in the South, a firm that had several fortune 500 companies as clients. Mrs. Ogle’s experience at this large insurance defense firm was priceless, because it gave her insight into how adjusters and insurance companies operate. Now, as a plaintiff injury attorney, she is able to advocate for her clients with the experience of someone who knows the opposition inside and out.

In 2014, Mrs. Ogle, along...

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Jim Higgins

10.0

(1 Peer Review)

(800) 705-2121 200 Prosperity Place
Knoxville, TN 37923

Free ConsultationKnox County, TN Lawyer
Elder, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Memphis

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Mr. Higgins is a Nashville native. He attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated with honors and returned to home to work with a large insurance defense law firm. About 17 years ago Mr. Higgins left the defense practice and created a firm that only represents injured victims and their families. To better serve his clients the firm is broken down into specific litigation groups, such as the nursing home neglect division and serious injury division.

Mr. Higgins is a member of the million dollar advocates forum, recognized by Best Lawyers and is a board...

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Norman D. McKellar

Knox County, TN Attorney with 17 years experience

(877) 482-9767 625 Market Street
7th Floor
Knoxville, TN 37902

Free ConsultationCriminal, Tax and White Collar Crime
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts and in U.S. Tax Court. Mr. McKellar was voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” by Knoxville’s CityView magazine in its 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 editions. In 2014, Mr. McKellar was selected as a member of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers, and he also received this...

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Mark C. Hartsoe

10.0

(1 Peer Review)

(865) 524-5657 618 S Gay Street
#L1
Knoxville, TN 37902

Free ConsultationKnox County, TN Attorney with 33 years experience
Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Mark Hartsoe is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to injured persons and their families in the Knoxville, Maryville and East Tennessee area. For over 33 years, Hartsoe has aggressively litigated on behalf of his clients to assist them in getting the justice they deserve. He has decades of experience with car accident, truck wreck, motorcycle wreck and premises liability/slip and fall cases. Mr. Hartsoe regularly works with other firms on a referral fee and co-counsel basis. He has been long recognized by his peers as one of the top injury lawyers in East Tennessee and has...

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Jason S Collver

10.0

(1 Peer Review)

(865) 770-3470 234 Morrell Road, #301
Knoxville, TN 37919

Free ConsultationKnox County, TN Lawyer with 3 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Jason Collver zealously represents individuals who are charged with a criminal offense such as driving under the influence, simple possession, public intoxication, and much more; individuals hurt in car accidents; couples seeking agreed divorce; and other general litigation matters.

He started Collver Law in 2018 to offer client centric representation, custom tailored to the client’s unique legal situation. Each case is different and should not be treated in a cookie cutter manner. Mr. Collver’s goal is to take as much stress out of the legal process as possible, while providing representation at an affordable rate.

Mr. Collver was a member the...

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Denna F Middleton

Knox County, TN Attorney with 30 years experience

(865) 470-4288 9111 Cross Park Dr #200
Knoxville, TN 37923

Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Tennessee College of Law

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With more than 25 years of experience as a bankruptcy and family law attorney, attorney Denna Middleton, is a knowledgeable choice for Knoxville, TN clients who deserve quality attention and care during life’s rough legal transitions. Her experience working with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) bankruptcy division provided valuable insight in the area of bankruptcy. Over the years, attorney Middleton has helped countless individuals and businesses alike obtain financial assistance through debt consolidation and bankruptcy filing. Attorney Middleton is a caring attorney who also provides specialized support to families in need of legal assistance for Divorce in Knoxville....

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Jennifer McKinnish

Sevier County, TN Lawyer with 14 years experience

(865) 774-5515 140 Court Avenue
Sevierville, TN 37862

Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

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Ms. McKinnish graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Tennessee and received her law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. While in law school, she received the award for Best Oral Advocate in 2003 and was named the Associate Chief Justice of the University of Memphis law school as Moot Court Board. Also while in law school Ms. McKinnish was a National Environmental Moot Court semi-finalist and completed an internship with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee, a clerkship in the Corporate Legal Division with Servicemaster, Inc. and...

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Tommy K. Hindman

Knox County, TN Lawyer with 42 years experience

(866) 383-1545 550 West Main Street
Suite 550
Knoxville, TN 37902

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Tommy Hindman handles many types of cases such as DUI, white-collar crime, and any other criminal case that demands a high level of expertise and professionalism. He is a member of "Top 100 Trial Lawyers of America" During his career as an attorney, Mr. Hindman has appeared as a legal commentator and analyst for Court TV and served as a Special Judge for Knox County, Tennessee. Mr. Hindman has handled many high profile cases in Knox County and the surrounding counties. Mr. Hindman has the benefit of years of experience in the legal profession and will put that experience to...

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Keith Edmiston

Knox County, TN Lawyer with 21 years experience

(865) 383-0357 7031 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909

Free ConsultationAppeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Civil Rights
University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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I graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Immediately thereafter, I entered law school at the University of Tennessee. I graduated with honors from the law school in 1996.

Bankruptcy law constitutes a majority of my practice. I file cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including consumer cases under Chapters 7 and 13, farm cases under Chapter 12, and business cases. under Chapter 11.

I have a substantial litigation practice. I can be both very aggressive and calm and mild, whatever the matter dictates. I have been involved in hundreds...

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Heather G. Anderson

Knox County, TN Lawyer with 20 years experience

(865) 546-8030 116 Agnes
Knoxville, TN 37919

Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Real Estate
University of Memphis

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Heather G. Anderson graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee where she was Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law and while there, received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy as well as served on the Tennessee Journal of Practice & Procedure. In her time practicing, Heather has represented clients ranging in size from individuals to small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. She has the rare distinction of being named a Top 40 Under 40 attorney in two cities and regions in the state, by the Greater...

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Melanie Hogg

Knox County, TN Attorney with 30 years experience

(865) 637-6550 1522 Highland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916

Divorce and Family
University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Melanie Hogg grew up being known for her diplomacy. Most parents know their kids are going to be lawyers because they argue with them. Instead, Melanie’s folks knew she was destined for a law career because she reasoned them to death.

A senior attorney at Held Law Firm, this Knoxville native is returning to her roots in Tennessee after she gained a national perspective on family law issues by practicing family law in Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and in Georgia where she was certified as a Family Law Specialist. A seasoned lawyer with more than 15 years experience in five...

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Bradley L. Henry

Knox County, TN Attorney with 12 years experience

(865) 670-8535 900 S. Gay Street
Ste 1950
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Tennessee College of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law

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Bradley L. Henry is a leading white collar and federal criminal defense attorney with extensive experience handling complex criminal matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country, including in the United States Supreme Court. Brad’s practice includes the representation of executives and other individuals in connection with a variety of federal and state offenses, including computer fraud and abuse, tax fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, honest services fraud, money laundering, export violations, environmental crimes, bribery of government officials and theft of trade secrets. In addition to his white collar practice, Brad also represents individuals charged with...

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Weston A. Gantte

Jefferson County, TN Attorney with 3 years experience

(865) 940-1529 1205 Gay Street
Dandridge, TN 37725

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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As a native of Dandridge, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, I am honored to serve the legal needs of people of Jefferson County Tennessee, Sevier County Tennessee, Cocke County Tennessee, and the surrounding area with integrity, respect, and professionalism. I have the simple goal of offering unparalleled service and commitment to each and every one of my clients. I will work diligently to offer excellent legal representation to the people of East Tennessee who need to file bankruptcy, create a will or trust, defend their rights in criminal court, or to...

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Jessica Sue Sisk

Cocke County, TN Lawyer with 7 years experience

(423) 623-3137 303 East Broadway
Newport, TN 37821

Appeals, Criminal, DUI and Family
Appalachian School of Law

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You're charged with a crime and feel like you're seen as guilty until you prove you're innocent. Maybe you've celebrated a bit too much or tried to escape your problems and picked up a charge and don't want to lose your job or have a criminal history. You need out of a bad marriage. You want to rebuild your family or divide your assets between your loved ones for use after you're gone. Don't feel overwhelmed by the process...we can help! When you walk through the doors of our office, you're going through some of if not...

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Darrell L. Douglas

Knox County, TN Lawyer with 5 years experience

(865) 934-4365 408 N Cedar Bluff Rd
#450
Knoxville, TN 37923

Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Mississippi College School of Law

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Darrell Douglas was born and raised in LaFollette, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2010. His Doctor of Jurisprudence was awarded in 2014 from Mississippi College in Jackson, Mississippi. Darrell was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in 2014.

Having grown up in East Tennessee, Darrell knew he wanted to return home to begin practicing law. Darrell’s upbringing gave him a strong desire to assist those who have been injured through no fault of their own; and to help them recover compensation for those injuries.

During his time in practice, Darrell has experience in...

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