CIVIL & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
We are highly experienced litigators who are skilled in assisting Tennessee clients with general business-related matters such as:
- Business Entity Selection and Formation
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs)
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
- General Partnerships (GP)
- Professional Corporations (PC)
- C Corporations (C Corp)
- S Corporations (S Corp)
- Nonprofit Organizations (NPO)
- Corporate Governance and Restructuring
- Contract Disputes & Breach of Warranty
- Tortious Interference with Business Contracts and Relations
- Consumer Protection Act Violations
- Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
- Claims for Emergency Injunctive Relief
- Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Licensing Agreements and Proprietary Lending
- Applying for Copyrights & Trademarks, Enforcing Infringement Claims
- Cybersquatting and Internet Domain Disputes
- Financing and Asset-Based Lending Issues
- Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Disputes
- Debtor and Creditor Actions
- Judgment Enforcement and Recovery
BANKRUPTCY
Knowing which bankruptcy type is most appropriate for your circumstances depends on your assets, liabilities, and ability to make future payments. The attorney you work with will have the knowledge and experience to explain the benefits and potential disadvantages of filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 based on your unique situation. If you decide to file for bankruptcy, our role is to make the process as low-stress and seamless as possible. We provide guidance and assist our clients every phase of the way, and our friendly staff is always here to answer your questions.
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Allows consumers to get a “fresh start” by wiping out many unsecured debts. This includes credit card debt, medical bills, payday loans, and more. Chapter 7 is known as “liquidation.” From the moment you file Chapter 7, your creditors are required to leave you alone. This includes garnishments, phone calls, letters, and lawsuits. These actions must stop immediately. The Chapter 7 process normally takes 4 to 5 months from start to finish, and typically requires just one court appearance.
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Reorganizes your debt into affordable payments, rather than the rates set by your creditors. Typically, Chapter 13 allows you to keep your home, vehicle, and other possessions, even if you’re facing the threat of foreclosure or repossession. If you’re behind on your home or vehicle payment(s), Chapter 13 can be a good option to stop any collection activity, foreclosure, or repossession. This allows you to keep your property, repaying the amount you are behind as well as the ongoing payments at an affordable rate.
PROBATE & ESTATE MATTERS
Our law firm provides clear legal counsel in the following types of matters, among others:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Life Insurance Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Spend Thrift Trusts
- Sprinkling Trusts
- Other Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Healthcare Directives
- Asset Protection Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Real Estate Issues
- Probate, Estate and Trust Administration
- Filing Documentation with the Court
- Taking an Inventory of the Estate
- Identifying Beneficiaries
- Resolving Creditor Claims
- Completing Annual Tax Returns
- Distributing Assets to Heirs
- Estate Litigation
FAMILY LAW AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS
There are many other issues or matters which may fall under the broad category of family law or domestic relations. The laws can be diverse and complex, and anyone facing a challenge or contemplating a case in one of these areas should seek the advice of an experienced family law attorney. We provide our clients with the guidance and expertise needed to successfully navigate their divorce and family law matters.
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Child Custody and Grandparent Visitation
- Marital Property Dispute
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
We are here to help and provide guidance, not to judge. You have a right to be zealously defended by an experienced attorney, and we represent clients against criminal charges such as:
- Simple Drug Possession
- DUI / Drunk Driving
- Domestic Assault
- Shoplifting, Burglary, and Theft
- Solicitation of Prostitution
- Public Intoxication
- Additional Crimes and Offenses
