Bloomington Springs Lawyers

Laura is an accomplished trial lawyer who has recovered millions of dollars for her injured clients. She has extensive professional experience in personal injury, car accident, premises liability, and workers’ compensation law, and has been lead trial counsel in more than 70 bench and jury trials. She also has resolved hundreds of cases via mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

From an early age, I was always told that I'd make a great lawyer. Often to my parents' dismay, my ability to argue my case was a gift. While I always had some aptitude for negotiation and problem solving, I've made developing those skills, and the pursuit of excellence in the legal industry my life's work. When it came time for college, I attended my parents' alma mater, Samford University. I majored in philosophy–a pursuit that would later serve me well in my personal intellectual life and as an attorney. Upon graduating from Samford in 2005, I immediately...

Mr. Brock handles cases from simple speeding tickets to First Degree Murder, however his practice is primarily focused on DUI and drug related crimes. He is one of the few attorneys in the nation certified as an instructor in the DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is the same course that police officers take in order to make DUI arrests while in the Academy. As impaired driving laws with regards to substances other than alcohol are becoming more prevalent, Mr. Brock is ahead of the curve...

David G. Ridings, Nashville DUI Attorney

Former Metro Nashville Police Officer David Ridings is simply Nashville's BEST choice for your DUI Defense.

While his practice is 100% Criminal Defense, most of that is DUI defense. And rightfully so. Nashville DUI Attorney David Ridings has experience like no other Criminal Defense Lawyer around. He has experience on every side of the criminal justice system. (i.e. Police, Prosecution, Drug Enforcement, Probation and Parole, and now... Defense). He has a long history of service in law enforcement. He has served as a police officer for over 10 years at,...

Jonathan Turner is a former Virginia prosecutor and an experienced trial, criminal defense, DUI, and family law attorney. He has successfully handled a wide range of cases from DUI, drug offenses, probation violations, serious felonies like murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, thefts, misdemeanors, child support, child neglect, and child custody cases. As a criminal prosecutor, he tried thousands of criminal cases and was known as an aggressive trial attorney. In Tennessee, he has successfully defended clients from being convicted ranging from serious felonies like especially aggravated kidnapping to drug dealing, to all types of misdemeanors, to...

In practice for over 20 years, Jana Davis Lamanna is experienced in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Probate Law, Guardian/Conservatorship Law, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice Defense, and Assisted Reproductive Technology Law. Jana Lamanna is a member of the American Bar Association (Family Law Section) Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (Legal Professional Group); RESOLVE, Tennessee Bar Association, and Memphis Bar Association, where she previously served on the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Litigation Section. She is also a current member of the Leo Bearman Chapter of the American Inns of...

Crystal Etue focuses her practice in matters related to Family Law, Probate, Entertainment and Immigration incorporating two of her biggest passions; Arts & Entertainment and helping families in distress. Her services in the area of family law and probate include divorce, child custody, post-judgment modifications, wills and estate administration. Her experience as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and TN Air National Guard coupled with her time spent working as a high school teacher, Crystal is uniquely prepared to handle family law cases with empathy, objectivity, common sense, discipline, patience, and a proclivity for standing her ground....

David started Bankruptcy Practice as soon as he was admitted to the Bar to practice law in 1986. Since that time he has practiced Bankruptcy Law almost exclusively and has filed over 7000 bankruptcy cases over the past 31 years. David concentrates on Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 cases mainly dealing with Consumer Bankruptcy cases. He was Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law in 1995. He maintains a small office practice with his wife, Debbie Phillips, being his paralegal, almost from the beginning of his practice. Over the years his Father and David and Debbie’s son, Justin, has also worked...

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...

I am a personal injury attorney based in Nashville and serve as the managing partner at Larry R. Williams, PLLC. My practice covers a wide range of cases throughout Middle Tennessee, including car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, large truck collisions, construction site accidents, and various other types of negligent injury and wrongful death claims. I also represent businesses in day-to-day matters and litigate business disputes. Additionally, I oversee the firm's Social Security Disability practice and handle estate planning and probate matters. In 2015, I was honored with the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. I maintain a 10.0 rating on Avvo and...

Leigh Anne is the Managing Partner of the Nashville office of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, Firmwide Co-Head of Litigation, a Co-Chair of the firm's Discrimination and Harassment Practice Group, and Co-Chair of the firm's Financial Mismanagement and ERISA Litigation Practice Group. Since joining the firm, Leigh Anne has earned widespread recognition in the legal community. She was named a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers, selected as one of Tennessee’s Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and recognized in both the 2021 and 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America as a “Ones to Watch”...

Devon Williamson, the founder of DevonLaw, PLLC in Nashville, Tennessee, began her legal career with a focus on courtroom litigation. She serves clients throughout Tennessee and Florida, specializing in personal injury cases, including: - Car Accidents - Bicycle Accidents - Pedestrian Accidents - Animal attacks/Dog bites - Motorcycle Accidents - Slip and Falls - Truck Accidents At DevonLaw, we’re committed to getting to know you and your unique needs to provide the best possible representation so that you can get the compensation you need after being involved in an accident. We understand that every case is different....

Paul E. Tennison is passionate about helping clients solve complex legal challenges. Paul enjoys helping people understand the law and pick the most effective course of action to achieve their desired results. Paul was selected as a rising star by Super-Lawyers in 2023 and 2024 as well as selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Nashville in 2020. Paul has a diverse military, leadership, and legal background that affords him unique insight into many issues confronting Fields Howell's clients. Paul is prepared to help his clients navigate and resolve insurance, reinsurance coverage, and defense matters including general civil litigation,...

J. Caleb Cassell is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee, has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Middle Tennessee. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves as an Attorney Mentor in the Belmont University College of Law American Inns of Court.

A native of Tennessee, Caleb is a graduate of Belmont University College of Law. While attending law school, Caleb was a member of the Board of Advocates - Mock Trial Team, was a charter board member and served as the Executive Editor of Notes of the...

I'm a graduate of the illustrious Women's College at Brenau University where I obtained a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Arts Management. The following year I enrolled at Florida A&M University College of Law where I learned everything from Environmental Law to International Business Law. In 2011, I earned my Juris Doctorate and passed the Florida Bar Exam later that year. While working with a private law firm, I enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Law for a Master of Laws in Business Transactions where my focus was Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Tax Law. I...

Grover Christopher Collins is a builder. Whether it’s businesses, cases, relationships, or dreams, Grover always builds something sustainable – even if he only has a few pieces to work with at the beginning. Take Collins Legal itself. Grover started Collins Legal in 2013 with a mission: to provide solutions to build a better tomorrow. Always keeping this mission at the center of his practice, Grover’s attorney experience has been punctuated by fostering robust relationships with clients. By fundamentally basing the firm’s foundation on individual clients and their needs, Grover has ensured the success of both client and firm. Grover primarily focuses on...

Andy Goldstein is an attorney practicing in Tennessee and in the Immigration Courts of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Andy focuses his practice on immigration law, family law, administrative law, business law, and civil litigation.

Before moving to Tennessee, Andy grew up near St. Louis, MO. After moving to Tennessee, Andy attended Middle Tennessee State University, where he gained a Computer Science degree and a Political Science degree. Intent on becoming a lawyer, Andy attended the Belmont University College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree.

Andy advises his clients on numerous aspects of state and federal law....

BIOGRAPHY

Anahi Fancher works primarily in the areas of immigration law and personal injury. Mrs. Fancher graduated from the Nashville School of Law with her Juris Doctor degree and is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee. Mrs. Fancher received her Master's degree in Business Administration with all elective course work in Marketing and Marketing Research from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and she also earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Mrs. Fancher decided to become a lawyer to help others and fight against injustice.

BIOGRAFIA

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I have spent years delivering peace of mind, well thought out estate planning and asset protection solutions. I know how important it is to secure the future of your estate and finances. I have made it my mission to save my clients every dollar possible in court costs, attorney fees and taxes. With my expertise and commitment to excellence, your legacy is in good hands.

For me, it is about more than words on a page or numbers in a ledger. I want to understand what those words mean to you and how they represent your livelihood, values, and priorities. I...

I have over 30 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on family law. Going through a divorce or custody battle can be incredibly devastating and emotionally challenging. My staff and I are dedicated to answering your questions and guiding you through this difficult process.

After years of working exclusively in the Chattanooga area, Tim has now linked up with this tremendous team of trial attorneys in John Whitfield, Chuck Flynn, and Sarah Bearden to represent clients throughout Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and beyond. However, helping the community we live in is a cornerstone principle for Tim. With the desire to invest and help the people of Hamilton County and the surrounding area Tim has become of counsel with Best and Brock. First and foremost, Tim is a trial attorney. His practice focuses on all matters of personal injury and wrongful death; with...

Michal Durakiewicz has distinguished himself as a relentless advocate for the interests of his clients. He is familiar with courts throughout Tennessee, and represents clients in Criminal Defense, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Business, Education, Professional License Defense, and Family Law matters. With hundreds of hours of courtroom experience, he has established an impressive record of acquittals, dismissals, and reductions of criminal charges. Understanding that the secret to success in the legal field is being willing to outwork one’s opponent, Michal has achieved victories in the courtroom time and time again. No matter what your case involves, Michal is focused on...

John M. Milazo has been practicing primarily in the area of Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Defense since July of 1999. If you are going through a Divorce, Child Custody or Post Divorce modification; or if you have been charged with a crime John Milazo and his staff can help you through the legal process. Both Contested and Uncontested Divorces are handled professionally and with personal care and attention to detail. Aggressive and Passionate legal representation can be expected from this firm.

Henry Ambrose zealously represents clients in all Middle Tennessee courts. Having begun his legal career in the Public Defender's office working daily in Circuit and General Sessions courts, Ambrose went on to continue working in the legal fields of criminal defense, consumer protection, construction, automotive sales disputes and automobile dealer finance areas.

Mr. Ambrose continues a practice of maintaining a schedule that allows for maximum attention to each client's particular needs so that each client receives his full involvement. Ambrose listens carefully to his clients to fully understand the details of each individual person's situation.

Henry Ambrose invests significant effort in...

I represent families and individuals seeking legal status or citizenship in the United States, entrepreneurs starting or purchasing businesses, and businesses hiring or transferring foreign workers. Our cases include adjustment of status (green cards), citizenship, fiancee visas (K1), business visas (E, L, H-1B, O-1), and people with extraordinary ability (EB-2 with National Interest Waiver).

Martin L. Pierce is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Tennessee Technological University in 1978. He received that institution's Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 1988. Martin received his law degree, with high honors, from the University of Memphis in 1981, where he was a published member of the University of Memphis Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia, as well as before the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Martin works primarily in the areas of: (1) Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law,...

Layne Gillespie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2007. Layne began her legal career in Virginia as an intern for the Honorable Michael L. Moore, Circuit Court Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. After her internship, Layne worked at ChildLaw Services, Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to the representation of abused and neglected children. Upon relocating to Chattanooga in 2008, Layne joined Clark & Washington, LLC as an associate attorney where she practiced bankruptcy...

My legal career has focused on protecting the rights of individuals against big corporations. My main work in this regard is in three areas: (1) pursuing justice for victims of dangerous corporate products (mainly mesothelioma / asbestos victims); (2) representing labor unions; & (3) advocating for employee's rights.

Regardless of your location or occupation, you play a role as a consumer. Engaging in activities such as obtaining a loan, opening credit accounts, renting or purchasing a house, going shopping, or buying a car all categorize you as a consumer in the eyes of credit bureaus and financial institutions. As a consumer, you possess rights that safeguard you against mistreatment and harassment from the companies and corporations you engage with. In the event that your rights have been violated or you have fallen victim to unfair or deceptive business practices, it is crucial to enlist the assistance of a dependable...

Attorney E. Michael Brezina, III, practices in the following areas: Small Business/Commercial Disputes, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice/Health Care Liability Actions (“HCLA”), and Construction Disputes/Issues. His wide-ranging practice includes, but is not limited to: Contract Drafting/Negotiation, Breach of Contract, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Torts, Entity Formation, Wrongful Death, Health Care Law, Nursing Home Negligence, Construction Litigation; Trial/Appellate Practice; Sports & Entertainment Law. Over the course of his career, Michael served for years as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee College of Law. In recent years, Michael’s practice has expanded to include Sports & Entertainment Law, where his practice...

Amanda manages a boutique firm which serves clients in Tennessee and Georgia. Amanda focuses primarily on business and estates matters including: contracts, trademarks, business formation, wills & trusts, powers of attorney, and probate.

The attorneys at Betz 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 eight 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, if you are looking for...

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....

James is a graduate from Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Lawrence also holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He also lived and studied overseas at St. John's College of Durham University in Durham, England. James is an active member of his local Church, where he currently plays french horn as part of the music ministry and has served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. James' wife, Lara is a professional piano player. They have six children and two grandsons.

Mital D. Patel prides herself in her zealous and individualized representation of her clients. Ms. Patel handles a wide array of legal matters; however, she has focused on those specific practice areas since she became licensed over a decade ago. Whether you are a business owner, a parent experiencing domestic issues or a couple seeking thorough estate planning and asset protection you can count on Ms. Patel to educate you and guide you through the process. Ms. Patel will take the time to get to know you, to understand your difficulties and to solve your problems.

Ms. Patel is able to...

Profile: Mycol Scott is one of the firm’s “homegrown” transactional attorneys and has been with the firm since he graduated law school and passed the Tennessee Bar Exam in 2019. Since then, he has focused on developing his law practice in the general areas listed above. Mycol grew up in the Bearden area and is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee (’16, G’19). Being a person who subscribes to the “don’t fix it if it’s not broken” mentality, Mycol continues to reside in the Bearden area with his wife Hannah, a kindergarten teacher, and their two dogs. When Mycol is...

I understand what my clients are going through. After many years with a successful career as an engineering consultant, I found myself having to hire an attorney. Not only was being arrested a nightmare, but putting my future (and my family's future) in the hands of a stranger was very frightening. It got worse. The attorney I hired only wanted to get paid. He did little to fight for me and left me in the dark about the court process. It was my own work and my own fighting that allowed me to get cleared of all charges. I understand...

As founder of Bailey & Greer, R. Sadler Bailey has battled his fair share of insurance giants and wrongdoers and has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar results for the victims of catastrophic injuries and their families. What’s more, he has been involved in more than 40 appellate court decisions affecting Tennessee personal injury law, including many landmark appearances before the Tennessee Supreme Court. In addition, he’s one of only a handful of lawyers in Memphis to have earned an advanced law degree in litigation. As a symbol of his respect within the Tennessee legal community, he is consistently called upon to teach...

Bennett J. Wills is an attorney serving clients all across Tennessee. In 2014 he was awarded the Top 40 Under 40 award by the National Trial Lawyers Association and was awarded Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Rising Star. Bennett's practice areas include, business litigation, business formation/dissolution disputes, various contract matter, construction litigation, consumer defense, and real estate matters.

Erin Nations focuses her practice in the area of family law. She has a solid and lengthy history of skillfully assisting clients through divorces, custody battles, and post-divorce issues of every variety. While based in Williamson County, Erin enjoys working with the courts in surrounding counties as well. In addition to her law practice, Erin serves as a Williamson County Commissioner. She was elected to represent Brentwood's District 6 in 2018 and very much enjoys her work as an elected representative of her friends and neighbors. While in law school, Erin was selected for a full-time clerkship by the...