Benton Family Lawyers

Dillon Zinser is a proud East Tennessee native. Dillon was born in Knoxville, but grew up in Maryville Tennessee. Shortly after graduating from college in 2013, Dillon moved to Knoxville, where he resides now. From a young age, Dillon wanted to be a lawyer to help people through difficult situations.

Dillon earned his Associate’s Degree from Pellissippi State Community College, before transferring to the University of Tennessee to complete his Bachelor’s Degree. Dillon spent three years working as a Supplemental Instructor and Tutor in Biology and Anatomy before commencing his legal education at the University of Tennessee College of Law in...

I have worked extensively in education law, juvenile law, and family law.

I chose the path of law because I am passionate about advocating for individuals during their most challenging times. Each day, I assist those who have been injured, those who are accused, and others facing daunting legal hurdles as they maneuver through a system that can often seem overwhelming. As a personal injury and criminal defense attorney at OEB Law, I handle cases that have the potential to significantly alter lives—whether it’s obtaining compensation for someone harmed in an accident or defending a client against severe allegations. My method is straightforward: Vigorous representation when it matters most Transparent communication so clients are...

Macey Dawson Gurley is an associate attorney at Rocco & Griffin, PLLC. She joined the law firm as an attorney in 2014. Macey is a native of White County and attended White County High School. She was Senior Class President and graduated in the Top Ten of her high school class. Macey graduated summa cum laude from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She received both the Distinguished Senior Award and the Paul G. Stephenson Award for Honorary Student from the Political Science Department. She later earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Regent...

Chris Beavers, an associate with Banks and Jones, joined the firm upon graduation from law school. Chris primary areas of practice are workers' compensation, family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate law.

Graduate United States Naval Academy 1958 and University of Tennessee Law School 1963. Admitted to all state courts of record and Eastern and Middle District Federal Courts in Tennessee, and 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.

During my more than 20 years of legal experience, I learned that the community needs legal support for individual and family issues. A large part of my practice focuses on family law and personal injury law, but each client has unique needs and concerns.

Jodi Loden is a family law attorney you can trust. With a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience in the field, she has a proven track record of success in handling complex and challenging cases throughout East Tennessee. Jodi graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, as well as from the University of Memphis' Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law, where she served on the Moot Court Board and interned for the Child Advocacy Center and the U.S. District Attorney's Office. Her academic achievements were recognized with multiple awards, including the Dean's Award and the Child Advocacy...

For twenty years our office has provided legal representation in divorce, child support, child custody, family law, personal injury and civil trial practice.

Seth Oakes began practicing law in 2013. Seth Oakes is an attorney at Oakes Law Firm, PLC, helping people with Business Litigation issues. Oakes Law Firm, PLC has an office in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Business Litigation legal needs, he also assists clients with Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate: Consumer and Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues.

Margaret Held has known she wanted to be a lawyer since she was 8 years old, hearing the stories of her grandfather's practice in Knoxville. "When you decide to become a lawyer when you are a kid, it's because you want to stick up for the little guy and take down the bully." As a new attorney, that attitude landed Ms. Held a prestigious Equal Justice Fellowship, awarded by the National Association for Public Interest Law to honor lawyers who make unique contributions in public law. The Fellowship allowed Ms. Held to represent entrepreneurs and non-profit rganizations to create and retain...

Meet J. Ryan Johnson, Esq., the Nashville attorney featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Super Lawyers. As the founder of the Law Office of J. Ryan Johnson, PLLC, a boutique firm in downtown Nashville, he leads a dedicated team specializing in divorce, child custody, and family law across Middle Tennessee. With a practice spanning since 2012, J. Ryan Johnson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every case. With a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Middle Tennessee State University and a Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Johnson has been practicing family law since 2012....