Decatur Lawyers

Ron Koksal was born in Russell, Kansas and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1972. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1973, and is admitted to practice before various federal courts and the United States Supreme Court.

Ron and his wife Judi have two children: Zack and Luke. He enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, Tennessee and Kansas basketball, reading, cooking and traveling to destinations of Judi’s choice (!) and with friends to golf destinations such as South Carolina, Ireland and Scotland.

Ron has a son with autism and is involved in related causes such...

Protecting my clients interests since 1982. Injury Actions, Criminal Actions, Business Litigation and Family Law, my Experience sets me apart.

Professional Experience:
Private law practice, Cookeville, TN 1982-present
Rural Legal Services of Tennessee, Cookeville, TN 1979-1981
Admissions:
Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1979
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1985
United States District Court – Eastern District of Tennessee, 1981
United States District Court – Middle District of Tennessee, 1981
Supreme Court of the United States, October 11, 2017
Education:
J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1978
B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Psychology, 1973
Positions:
Past Chair, Social Security Section of the Tennessee Bar Association (2016-2017)
Chair-Elect, Disability Section of the American Association for Justice (2018-2019)
Past President, Putnam County Bar Association
Board of Professional Responsibility for the Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1992-1998
Honors:
Fellow,...

Sonya Smith Wright is a graduate of the Emory University School of Law, where she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for outstanding oral advocacy and legal writing. She is an experienced litigator with a wealth of diverse experiences. Wright began her career with a large defense firm in its civil litigation department, where she participated in several state jury trials and successfully defended a multimillion dollar lawsuit in federal court for a national hotel chain. She also tried one of the first medical malpractice cases to ever go to arbitration in Tennessee obtaining a full defense...

Firm founder Bryan E. Delius started his law firm, the Law Offices of Bryan E. Delius, more than 20 years ago with one goal in mind: to offer East Tennessee residents and visitors the fighting chance they deserve in court.

Bryce W. McKenzie joined the Law Offices of Bryan E. Delius because he believes that every person in need should have an attorney in their corner who will fight for justice under the law. Bryce's primary areas of practice are criminal defense, personal injury, appellate law, and business litigation.

The Reeves Law Firm was started in 2001 by attorney Jason Reeves. Mr. Reeves began his practice in 1999 with the law firm then known as Norton & Smith in Shelbyville, Tennessee. After one year of outstanding service to the firm, Mr. Reeves earned the position of managing partner at the firm whose name was changed to Norton & Reeves, P.C. After serving in this capacity for one year, Mr. Reeves fulfilled his career goal of owning his own law firm in 2001. Mr. Reeves has served as senior managing partner since that time. The Reeves Law Firm has had the...

Will's practice area includes the greater Nashville area with office in Murfreesboro. Since opening his own law firm, Will has developed his practice focusing on Estate Planning, Probate and Family Law. Setting up estate plans for families is the part of the law that gives the most satisfaction. Will helps families get piece of mind knowing their family is properly planned and provided for via custom drafted estate plans through trusts, wills, and/or other estate documents for families meeting their specific needs and legacy goals. Will also handles Probate of estates making sure that estates are properly closed and administered...

Jonathan M. Tinsley is an attorney who focuses in the following areas of the law: probate law, estate planning, wills, trusts, conservatorships/guardianships, business law, and civil litigation such as: real estate litigation, partition suits, landlord/tenant matters (representing landlords), etc. Jonathan practices almost exclusively in the 15th Judicial District of Tennessee which, includes of Wilson County, Tennessee, as well as Smith, Trousdale, Jackson, and Macon. Jonathan has made filings as lead counsel with the Supreme Court of Tennessee, as well as handled countless cases in General Sessions Court, Probate Court, Family Court, Circuit Court, Chancery Court, Criminal Court, and the...

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.

As an attorney for the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association (formerly known as the National Food Processors Association), Rocky was a founding member of the Coalition of Food Industry Defense Counsel (COFIC), a group that defends and promotes the food industry interests at both manufacturing and retail levels. He has worked closely with such industry leaders as Bush Brothers, Inc., Campbell Soup, Dole, Gerber, Heinz, Hormel, Kraft, Quaker Oats, and Star Kist. Rocky became board certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association accredited organization, in December 1995, and by the Tennessee Commission...

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.

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.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney for all manner of criminal offenses. Our law practice represents clients in Putnam, Cumberland, White, Pickett, Fentress, Clay, Jackson, Overton and surrounding counties throughout the State of Tennessee. Call us for a free consultation to determine if our office is the right fit for you.

Daniel L. Ellis is an Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee where he represents employees in Department of Energy Security Clearance Hearings and Appeals, Prior to graduating from University of Tennessee College of Law in 2009, Daniel was selected the Tennessee Bar Association’s Law Student Volunteer of the Year. Daniel is also a member of the Tennessee and Bar Associations and is a member of the Hamilton Burnett Chapter of the American Inn of Court.

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Sara is a member of the law firm Oberman & Rice in Knoxville, Tennessee where she practices with Steve Oberman. Sara attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence, Magna Cum Laude (high honors), in 2002. Graduating in the top ten percent of her class, Sara was elected to the Order of the Coif, the highest academic honor a law student can achieve. While attending the University of Tennessee, Sara received the Claire Garland Memorial Scholarship and was also the recipient of numerous academic awards, including Dean's List, Highest Honors. She was also a member of...

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...

Karla Torres Sueiro is a Hispanic attorney, dedicated exclusively to humanitarian and family immigration cases. Before opening her private practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, Karla supervised the immigration legal services and Legal Orientation Program provided to adults detained in ICE facilities for one of the American Bar Association's most recognized legal services providers in South Texas. Prior to this, Karla served as a Senior Attorney for the Unaccompanied Minors Program of the ABA's South Texas Asylum Representation Project, mentoring attorneys representing unaccompanied children. Karla was one of the first lawyers to bring legal assistance to people affected by the U.S....

I am the founder and managing member of LaBAR LAW PLLC. I concentrate my practice on advising business and corporate clients on all manner of general counsel services, including, transactional, corporate and real estate law matters throughout Tennessee and the Southeast. I also advise clients on employment law matters and represents them in both administrative matters as well as in litigation, including matters in State and Federal courts as well as before the EEOC, NLRB, and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

I also advise clients and business owners in implementing tax, business and estate planning strategies and, for...