Clay County Lawyers

Cesar Arbelaez is an experienced attorney whose mission is to provide excellent legal representation to underserved and underrepresented individuals. Cesar Arbelaez uses his skills and experiences as a former prosecutor to provide excellent representation to his clients.

Cesar Arbelaez graduated with honors from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. While in law school, Cesar founded the law school’s Hispanic Student Association and was a member of the school’s Diversity Committee.
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In 2016, Cesar became a licensed attorney in Tennessee. Cesar joined the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office that year as an Assistant District Attorney, the first male...

Logan is a Registered Patent Attorney at Rockridge®, a Certified B Corp and RealLeaders Top 150 global impact company. Logan previously worked at the University of Cincinnati Tech Transfer Office and the IP team at Angiodynamics, a New York-based company specializing in medical devices used to treat cancers and vascular diseases. Prior to law school, Logan spent nearly a decade as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Matthew Harris is managing partner and trial counsel with The Harris Firm, P.C. in Manchester, Tennessee.   He practices on behalf of individuals and corporate entities in all state and federal courts in Tennessee and Mississippi.  He has personally tried personal injury matters including premises liability claims (i.e., "slip-and-fall" cases), motor vehicle accidents, as well as medical and dental malpractice lawsuits to verdict on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.  Mr. Harris earned a B.S. in Political Science from Austin Peay State University in 2008 and a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law in 2011.   The Harris Firm, P.C. represents litigants...

Elizabeth Rogers, who often goes by “Beth” in the company of other Elizabeths, is an attorney at Punchwork. Elizabeth was born in the San Diego Naval Hospital and spent her early years in Chula Vista, California, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, where she spent much of her youth. From a young age, she had her eyes set on becoming a lawyer, a dream she has diligently pursued throughout her life. Her path toward the legal profession is as varied as it is impressive. Elizabeth has lived in multiple cities, including Chula Vista, California, Laurel, Maryland, and Phoenix, Arizona, contributing to her...

Mitchell enjoys bankruptcy law due to its challenges and its constructive effect on the lives of persons seeking relief from their debts under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Everyone's case is unique and attention to detail is of the utmost importance. Hiring Mitchell as your bankruptcy attorney will ensure that your case receives the individual attention it deserves each step in the process toward a fresh financial start.

John graduated number one in his class from the Nashville School of Law in May of 2020. The primary focus of John’s practice is Personal injury litigation and Criminal Defense. In the criminal arena, he handles both misdemeanors (DUI, possession, assault, etc.) and felonies. In personal injury, John has worked on a wide spectrum of cases involving wrongful death caused by semi-trucks (tractor-trailer), wrongful death caused by drunk drivers, severe injuries caused by vicious dog attacks (dog bites), pedestrians riding bicycles that are hit by motor vehicles, slip and fall cases (ranging from cleaning chemicals being left on the...

A graduate of the Nashville School of Law and Middle Tennessee State University, Ryan is committed to helping individuals in Nashville and Middle Tennessee when the going gets tough. No one wants to need a criminal defense, DUI, or divorce attorney. But sometimes good people find themselves in bad situations. In those times, you want someone in your corner who is empathetic, passionate, and can vigorously advocate on your behalf. Ryan embodies these characteristics, and strives not only for favorable outcomes, but also to make the entire legal process as painless as possible.

Established in 1992, Farrar & Bates is a comprehensive litigation firm concentrating on trial and appellate practice in state and federal court, as well as administrative, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. The firm regularly defends Tennessee municipalities, municipal officers, and municipal employees in the practice areas of employment discrimination and retaliation, premises liability, general tort liability, workers’ compensation, wage and hour disputes, police liability, civil rights, land use, zoning and planning, contract disputes, and inverse condemnation. In addition, Farrar & Bates regularly consults with municipalities regarding the drafting of municipal ordinances and employment issues such as employee rights and the hiring, training, discipline,...

If you’re looking for distinction among attorneys in Franklin, TN, and surrounding areas, you’ll find it in John D. Schwalb, PLLC. Recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer by the Law and Politics Magazine, John D. Schwalb ranks among the top five percent of lawyers. His firm received and maintains an AV®-rating for providing exceptional legal services. After 30 years of experience in all aspects of the law, John D. Schwalb, PLLC, is qualified to supply superior legal knowledge and litigation skills to all in the Franklin, TN, area. We are prepared to assist you with family law cases, bullying...

Markham T. Jackson was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. After graduating from Franklin High School in 2009, he attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he was a brother of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and member/volunteer of the Camp Koinonia community. Mr. Jackson received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in May, 2013. Following undergraduate school, he returned to Nashville and began attending the Nashville School of Law in August, 2013. He received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from NSL in May, 2017, and subsequently passed the Tennessee Bar Exam in February 2018. Throughout...

Diane Crosier earned her law degree at the University of Tennessee, College of Law. Shortly after receiving her law license in 1992, Diane worked in the 21st Judicial District Public Defender’s Office as a trial counsel. During this time, she tried countless cases in court and even successfully argued cases before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. She developed a unique understanding of the courts and what it takes to be an effective trial lawyer. Diane is also a Rule 31 family mediator, which means she has received extensive training to effectively mediate cases.

Michael D. Watson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, is a graduate of The Ohio State University and earned his Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial Duncan School of Law. After graduation, he founded The Watson Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses exclusively on criminal defense. Over the years, Mr. Watson has defended hundreds of clients, handling a wide range of cases from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. Outside the courtroom, he enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly playing golf and traveling. In 2024, Mr. Watson was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorney. He is a member of the Knoxville...

Sais Phillips Finney attended both The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and The University of Memphis. Prior to attending law school, she worked in the United States Senate and in higher education. While a law student, she interned in the Memphis District Attorney's office assisting with violent felony prosecutions. After admission to the bar, Sais practiced criminal defense in Memphis before moving to Atlanta to work in white collar criminal defense and government investigations at an Atlanta law firm. She currently resides in Nashville and practices throughout middle and western Tennessee.

Tennessee Accident Law is comprised of James A. Frazier, Jr. and his team. James has practiced exclusively personal injury law for nearly 18 years, handling thousands of cases. In those years, the practice has been entirely devoted to medical malpractice, auto accident, truck accident, premises injury, and dog bite cases. James brings passion to his practice of law, along with a practical and professional approach to resolving cases. The attorneys and team have the financial resources to fight on your behalf against the largest companies and insurance companies in the world. They’ve also been extremely successful in obtaining recoveries for...

Daniel A. Gillespie is an accomplished attorney who counsels clients in avoiding litigation and guides them through litigation. He is able to hear and connect with his clients to help them develop their goals. He coaches business owners who desire growth in their business. Through a unique combination of developing pre-litigation strategies and helping you develop your unique selling proposition, he is able to make you more efficient and profitable. Your goals become his goals.

Registered patent attorney with experience in the areas of trademark, copyright and patent law. Experience with industries such as consumer packaged goods, sporting goods, aerospace technology, computer and mobile software, medical devices, composite materials, hazardous material handling, environmental remediation, firearms, pesticides, mechanical devices and electro-mechanical devices. Member of the State Bar of Tennessee and U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Peter Brewer is an intellectual property attorney licensed in Tennesse and in Texas. He holds an engineering degree from Texas A&M University. He is a former Briefing Attorney to the Supreme Court of Texas. Peter has many years of experience drafting patent applications and trademark applications. He also prepares contracts for clients. He serves as a trusted advisor for start-up companies.

Andrew S. Roskind came to Knoxville from San Diego, California after serving six years in the United States Navy. While on active duty, Andy received several awards including the Navy Achievement Medal, Letters of Commendation, Honorable Discharge, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal for service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After settling in East Tennessee with his wife, Jodi, Andy attended the University of Tennessee where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Jurisprudence Degrees. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Roskind has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law teaching Negotiations...

I grew up in Bogalusa, Louisiana. After earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi, I attended and received a law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. While attending UT, I worked at night and on weekends at Kern’s Bakery.

For the first half of my career I represented local and national corporations and major insurance companies. During this time I gained extensive trial experience, trying well over 100 jury trials not only in Tennessee but in at least a dozen other states. This work provided me with valuable knowledge of the way and manner...

Lifelong Knoxville resident T. Scott Jones believes in taking risks, but only when they benefit his clients. Active with the Shriners, he emphasizes the importance of community service to each member of the firm. Attorney Jones demonstrates this by undertaking numerous pro bono cases each year. In addition to being a fierce trial attorney, he is also a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Mary J. Newton began Newton Law, a solo legal practice located in Downtown Knoxville, TN, in 2019. Mary graduated from Emory University in May 2019 with her Juris Doctorate and Master of Theological Studies. She has spent time in the Knoxville legal community as a Visiting Student at UT's College of Law and as a student intern at the Community Law Office. She is passionate about providing quality legal services to people of all backgrounds and walks of life. She strives to uphold the constitutional and human rights of all persons in her practice of Criminal Defense. Email: Mary@MJNewtonLaw.com Phone: 865-224-6591