Unicoi Divorce Lawyers

McKenna Cox is fluent in Spanish. She lived in Chile, South America and has traveled the world. After settling in Johnson City, Tennessee, Ms. Cox has practiced law there since 2005. A wife and mother of two, Ms. Cox knows how important family is to every case she handles. Ms. Cox focuses on Immigration, Family Law, LGBT issues, and Mediation. She also does Wills and has experience in elder law issues. She enjoys singing, scrapbooking, travel, and photography.

James R. Cook, II ("J.R.") is a board certified family trial law specialist with an exclusive focus in family law, including adoptions, custody, divorce, support, and other domestic relations matters. J.R. earned his undergraduate degree from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. While attending law school, J.R. served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate representing the best interest of children in child custody cases; earned extensive training in negotiation, mediation and arbitration; and completed 150+ hours of community service. J.R. has been recognized by numerous legal...

We are a full service law firm dedicated to helping people with serious legal matters. Your concerns are very important to us and our goal is to provide you with the highest quality legal representation for whatever situation you may have. Since graduating from the University of Tennessee School of Law, with Honors, in 1989, I have worked as a Judicial Law Clerk in the Tennessee Court of Appeals and practiced law in Nashville and Knoxville before moving to Johnson City in 1993. In 1998, I founded this law firm in downtown historic...

Amber Floyd Lee is a Rule 31 Listed Supreme Court Mediator and graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Lee is specially trained in domestic violence legal issues by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Ms. Lee served as the Chairwoman of the Johnson City Housing and Community Development Board. She served as the president of the Washington County Bar Association and is active in the local community. A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, she studied Journalism at Webster University in Saint Louis, Missouri before receiving her J.D. from the Appalachian School of Law in...

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Luis is a seasoned family law attorney who knows the importance of having a skilled negotiator to ensure a client's interests are met. Luis also practices business entity formation, real estate law, including development and disputes. Before joining his current Firm, Luis practiced family law in Texas and Maryland. He represented family law clients and survivors of domestic violence for the majority of his career. Luis has extensive experience handling many types of family law issues for his clients, and he approaches his practice with zeal & empathy. Luis understands that all cases present unique circumstances and every client is...

Now in his 46th year at the Bar, Mr. Hendry is the former Director of Legal Studies at Milligan College, TN, is the past President of the Carter County, TN Bar Association and served two years on the Board of Governors of the Tennessee Bar Association. His private practice has always been focused on consumer plaintiff's cases and he also served a four county circuit as Judge of the Thirteenth Chancery Division of the State of Tennessee for several years, where he was twice re-elected. In civic activities he served two years as President of the Elizabethton, TN...

Since 1983, the Law Office of Mark A. Skelton has distinguished itself as a law firm serving consumer bankruptcy (chapter 7 and 13) and social security disability clients in East Tennessee. The law office also handles adoption/divorce/family law and estate planning/probate cases. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm. Mark Albert Skelton is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. Mark Skelton's daughter, Amy Kathleen Skelton, also graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law and joined the law office upon her graduation and admission to the practice of law in...

Mr. Hall graduated law school from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law in May of 2019 magna cum laude. His law school accolades include being awarded the Lincoln Lawyer Award for service, founder of the Young American's for Freedom law school chapter, Sergeant in Arms of the Sons of Justice, and Vice President of the Federalist Society. In law school, his article was also published, below. Samuel received CALI awards in Lincoln's Constitution, Advanced Trial Advocacy, and MEE studies II. The article, titled "President Lincoln: Bending the Iron and Cracking the Code," delves into the constitutionality of President Lincoln's...

Experienced trial attorney in east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

If there was motto for my practice, it would be, "Honesty above all else, even if it hurts your feelings and hurts my wallet."

You very well may need an attorney, but what you absolutely need is someone who will be completely honest with you about what to expect, what the realistic outcomes of your case are, and what the road map is to get there.

Let's sit down and go over your case and I will be honest with you about whether I can help you, and how I can help you reach the achievable goals that we set up for...

Divorce and Family Law Attorney as well as a Rule 31 Supreme Court Listed Family and Civil Mediator. Over 10 years of family law experience. Mediation trainer and co-founder of Tennessee Mediation school, LLC.

Herrera, Reilly & Associates, PLLC is a Five-Star rated law firm that primarily provides affordable and professional Family Law related legal services to East Tennessee. Our firm provides legal representation for Divorces, Child Custody, and Child Support cases. Additionally, we also provide representation for Estates, Last Will and Testament, Trusts, Estate Planning and Administration and also Landlord/Tenant cases involving lease agreements and evictions. At our law firm, we are dedicated to fighting for our clients all the way. From the moment there is a filing to the moment a jury verdict is read, we are standing with you. Call today...

I practice primarily Divorce and Custody law throughout East Tennessee. This field allows me to make a real difference in the outcome of a client on a daily basis.

I give direct and realistic advice to each client based on their personal scenario and work very hard to ensure that each maximizes the circumstance they find themselves facing.

My attorneys and staff work as a team to tackle your issue. I help each client develop specific understanding of their legal issue to provide the knowledge to make an informed decision.

I am a native Tennessean and proud...

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...

I am an attorney with nearly 2 decades of experience in Family Law and Social Security. McKinnish Law Group, PLLC is a group of attorneys and support team dedicated to serving our Family Law, Social Security Disability Law and Wills and Estates throughout the greater Knoxville, Tennessee area. We are dedicated to providing McKinnish Law Group, PLLC clients with individualized service specific to each case.

Practicing law for over two decades, Camellia Saunders Blair has established her passion for justice by fighting in the trenches alongside her clients. Camellia brings considerable diversity and understanding to her role as an attorney and advocate. She has tackled a series of complex cases from the non-profit legal arena to private practice. Camellia grew up on the tough streets of New York City while maintaining her strong belief that strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive. It is that combination of both strength and compassion that instinctively draws her clients to her. Having received her B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra...

My passion lies in family law with my primary focus surrounding caring for the lives of the clients I serve and ensuring they obtain quality legal representation. I seek to bring a positive and uplifting environment to difficult circumstances. My practice is committed to developing and employing methods and systems which allow for consistent excellent performance for each client.

Jennifer Egelston practices “Family Law for All.” She handles matters involving marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, DCS, juvenile court, adoptions, name changes, criminal expungements, and orders of protection. She is experienced in the drafting of family planning documents including donor contracts, wills, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. With her background in horse training and barn management, Jennifer works with horse enthusiasts in legal matters involving equine-related sales, contracts, non-profits, business, and liability. She is also a Rule 31 listed family law mediator with special training in domestic violence. Jennifer volunteers her time in the LGBTQIA+...

Patrick L Looper started his private law practice in November 2000, after more than 16 years of experience in serving as a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, police consultant, and police academy instructor. His firsthand experience gives him a unique insight into Tennessee law.

Education
J.D., Nashville School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee, 2000
B.S., magna cum laude, University of Tennessee, 1996

Bar admissions
US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee

Other professional experiences
Police consultant: January 1992 – present
Police academy instructor, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy for the State of Tennessee: March 1989 – November 2000
State trooper, Tennessee Highway Patrol for the State...

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...

Shelley S. Breeding is prominent Knoxville family law, business law and civil litigation attorney with years of experience handling multi-million-dollar divorce and business cases in state and federal courts. She has argued numerous cases in front of the Tennessee Court of Appeals and cases in front of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Shelley represents individuals as well as corporations, handling everything from forming the corporation to drafting contracts to litigation for her business clients. Shelley's family law practice focuses on adoption and complex divorce cases, which often require expert witnesses for business valuations, commercial and residential property appraisals and frequently...

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...

I represent clients in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and probate. I focus on my clients' individual needs and clients informed about the status of their case and current legal issues. I zealously advocate for clients to resolve thier legal issues. I am always happy to answer questions and discuss your case. Call me at 423-613-0160.

Snyder, J. I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1987. Upon graduation I clerked for the Honorable Joe D. Duncan, Presiding Judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals until his retirement on September 1, 1990. On September 1, 1990, I joined the District Attorney General's Office for the Fifth Judicial District (Blount County, Tennessee) until I went into private practice on September 1, 1996. Six years later, on September 1, 1996, founded the Law Office of James H. Snyder, Jr., and at the same time was...

Ashley Roberts focuses her practice on domestic relations and juvenile court matters in Knox and the surrounding counties. Ashley is compassionate and attentive to clients. She understands that resolving legal disputes through negotiation or litigation can present unpredictable and emotional obstacles.

Ashley handles both agreed and contested divorces including complex matters relating to child custody, child support, and military divorces where one or both parties is absent from the state. She also handles post-divorce proceedings, such as modification of parenting plans, modification of child support, and enforcement of final judgments through contempt.

Additionally, Ashley advocates for the rights of children as a...

In 2011 Brett A. Cole began his legal career working as an Intern with the Tulsa County Public Defender's Office. In 2015 he joined The Bowlin Law Firm of east Tennessee as an Associate Attorney before deciding to start his own practice. Since that time, Mr. Cole has been serving Newport, Maryville and Sevierville as a criminal defense attorney, family law attorney and divorce attorney.

East Tennessee General Practitioner with experience in Criminal Law, Family Law, Collections, and Juvenile Law. Has practiced in various Courts of Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, and Knox Counties. Admitted to U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee.

David was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee, and remained in Jefferson County where he attended Carson Newman College in Jefferson City and graduated Cum Laude in 1991.

After obtaining his law degree from the University Of Tennessee's College Of Law in 1994, he became associated with the law firm of Capps, Cantwell, Capps & Byrd, being named a partner in 1999. David is engaged in civil trial practice with emphasis in the areas of domestic relations and collections.

David is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Tennessee as well as the United States District Court for the...

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...

The primary focus of our firm is to provide effective representation and advocacy in the areas of criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy and general civil litigation. Should you have any questions, please contact our office to schedule an immediate appointment.

Carin Brio started her practice at one of the largest real estate law firms in the State of Massachusetts as one of a handful of associates who represented clients in over 200 real estate cases every month. Since then, she has added estate planning, probate, family law, and other areas of law to her practice and helped hundreds of clients with the legal matters that are important to them. Now based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, Carin and her staff work diligently on their cases - whether it is a contested divorce case, setting up a trust for your family, or...

I received a Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law, a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Clemson University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Clemson University. After passing the Tennessee Bar Exam and being sworn into the practice in the Courts of Tennessee, I embarked to establish a solo law practice. In 2009 I joined the firm of Ralls & Wooten, which became Ralls Wooten & Black in 2015. I have focused my practice on serving Blount, Knox & the surrounding East Tennessee Counties. As a native of...

Our firm's practice is focused upon the effective representation of clients facing criminal charges in both the Tennessee and Federal Court systems. Ms. Sheldon, who herself was previoulsy a State Prosecutor, has handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including pleas and jury trials. Additionally, due to extensive training, she is now Death Penalty qualified in the state of Tennessee. Other firm areas of practice involve Family and Juvenile Law. We welcome you to contact our office for a free consultation to properly evaluate your case. Allow us the opportunity to represent your legal needs during...

Alex Smith is a passionate family law attorney specializing in divorce, custody arrangements, and adoptions. Known for her compassionate approach and strong advocacy skills, Alex is committed to guiding clients through challenging legal issues with empathy and expertise. Alex is an active member of the Knoxville Bar Association and continues to expand her knowledge of family law through professional development and continuing legal education.

Julia Spannaus works in several areas of law related to families and children. Her goal is to provide you with a variety of options for your particular circumstance and work with you to find the most efficient route to your stated goal. Her experience as an agency attorney in two states and as an attorney for children and parents provides her with a unique background to assist you and your family. Most consultations are free, so call today to find out what she can do for you and your family.