Elora Lawyers

Jerry H. Summers is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee. Following his graduation from law school, he initially worked for two years as a prosecutor in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office. Entering private practice in 1969, he became the founding member of what is now Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Summers is one of a small number of attorneys who has been included in every yearly volume of "Best Lawyers in America" in both personal injury and criminal law. He is also only one of approximately five attorneys in the State of...

Wagner & Wagner is one of the longest-established law firms in Chattanooga. With more than seven decades of proven legal experience, our law practice has steadily grown through repeat business, valuable referrals and a tradition of client satisfaction.

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...

Pete Johnson has experience representing a wide variety of businesses ranging from small local companies to some of the country’s largest publicly traded corporations. Before joining the Hutton Company, Johnson was the General Counsel for a real estate development and commercial general construction company. Johnson has practiced with law firms in Georgia and Tennessee, including an AmLaw100 firm, primarily in the areas of general corporate transactions, government representation, construction, and real estate law. Johnson has held a variety of public offices including serving as Assistant District Attorney, City Solicitor, and Magistrate. He has been...

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.

Nashvillian Joseph Kwon graduated from the University of Tennessee with his B.A. degree in Classical Civilizations. Staying true to his alma mater, Joseph attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. At UT Law, he was president of the Asian Law Students Association. Joseph was admitted to practice in Tennessee in 2018, and focuses on family, probate, and bankruptcy law in the Greater Nashville area. Coming from a family of hard-working Korean immigrants, Joseph is passionate about helping clients from all walks of life to attain and protect their...

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...

Estes has been practicing law since 1974. He started in Memphis, TN where he worked for the best criminal and personal injury lawyers in that City. He moved to Chattanooga in 1976 where he again worked under the tutelage of one of Chattanooga's premier criminal attorneys. In 1999 he joined ERMC and eventually became the Chief Legal Officer and Sr. Vice-President of that company. In that capacity he oversaw civil personal injury litigation in over 40 states and supervised up to 100 outside top-notch personal injury lawyers around the country, attending numerous trials and mediations regarding...

I have practiced law for twenty years. I learned the Court system under the guidance of my father who practiced law for over forty years. I have represented persons accused of offenses as minor as traffic citations and as serious as homicide. I have tried countless jury trials in both State and Federal Court and take pride in the knowledge that when discussing matters with prosecutors they have no doubt that if they are unreasonable I will try your case.

I am also very experienced in probating estates. I understand that not only is a...

Trial Attorney

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...

I litigate and give business advice in the areas of trademarks, copyrights, trade secret protection, and data security issues. I am co-chair of Bass, Berry & Sim's Intellectual Property Practice group and have practiced law in Nashville for more than 17 years. I also have experience litigating employment and general commercial disputes.

Jim Embrey is a Partner in our office in Nashville, Tennessee, and he focuses his practice on trucking and transportation, general liability, insurance coverage, professional negligence and medical malpractice, as well as professional malpractice and ethics.
Jim has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies and individual professionals as a trial lawyer, and honed his legal craft while working in-house as a Managing Counsel and General Counsel for major insurance corporations. This dual experience gives Jim unprecedented insight and knowledge to anticipate the needs of his clients and provide exceptional and effective service.
Earlier in his career, Jim served as an Airborne Infantryman in...

Jean Byassee has practiced healthcare and elder law for decades. This includes draft and review of all heathcare contracts like physician recruitment agreements, buy-in for physician practices, joint ventures, wills, trusts, conservatorships and estate challenges.

Nashville personal injury lawyers at Bill Easterly & Associates work to restore justice on behalf of individuals who were wrongfully injured in Tennessee. Backed by more than 25 years of collective experience, lawyers at the firm have been successful in obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for their clients, and they are prepared to do the same for you. When you work with an attorney at the firm, your case will be handled completely free of any upfront legal fees. You only pay once a favorable settlement or verdict has been obtained on your behalf. Contact the firm...

Matt is a former Nashville prosecutor and Tennessee special prosecutor. His experience in criminal law covers a broad spectrum including violent felonies, drug offenses, property crimes, sex crimes, gun crimes and white-collar crimes. Whether you are the subject of a complex wire-tap investigation or fighting a DUI charge, he has the skillset to help you develop the right defense strategy.

Exclusively criminal defense.

*Licensed in New York and Tennessee **Serving clients in New York and Tennessee Alyssa gained valuable insights while working at a renowned intellectual property management company protecting deceased celebrities’ brands. While pursuing her M.B.A., Alyssa demonstrated her business acumen by creating a commercialization strategy from scratch for innovative healthcare software developed by university researchers. Utilizing her collective experience, Alyssa provides value to clients by analyzing issues from multiple perspectives. Alyssa strives to resolve problems for her clients, from the simplest to the most complex. Her experience allows her to view problems from multiple perspectives and create personalized solutions. Alyssa utilizes her collective knowledge...

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,...

Attorney Rachel Sharp Upshaw has continued to distinguish herself as an associate at Karla C. Miller and Associates, PLLC. With broad experience in nearly every aspect of family law and more than 80 percent of her practice devoted to litigation.

Practices in the areas of Consumer Law, Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & 13), Foreclosure Prevention, Loan Modification Assistance, Fair Credit Reporting, Fair Debt Collection, and Student Loans.

Former General Sessions Judge Penny Harrington practices family law including Probate, Wills, Conservatorships and Elder Law as well as Divorce and Child Custody. She has been licensed since she graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 1982.

Serving Nashville's entertainment and business communities for two decades. Office located in the beautiful Film House Building near downtown Nashville. Free consultations.

Attorney Thomas Travaglini is Nashville's Personal Injury Attorney; he puts his focus on establishing personal connections with all of his clients. With over 30 years of experience working as an attorney in Madison, Tom knows how to fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve for your injury. Whether you need help with a worker's compensation injury, auto accident, or other personal injury, Tom will consult with you one-on-one and give you the advice you need. He can also quickly and painlessly handle your divorce or Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Contact him at 615-868-2880...

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

Joseph Robinson is the founder of Robinson Immigration Law (jkrfirm.com), where he helps high-skilled professionals and entrepreneurs navigate the U.S. immigration system. His work is driven by personal experience—he guided his wife through the U.S. immigration process, has lived abroad on a student visa in Germany, and is in the process of obtaining Portuguese citizenship. He brings empathy and first-hand understanding to clients pursuing visas such as the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and other employment-based visas. Joseph graduated first in his class from the University of Tennessee College of Law, earning summa cum laude honors. He was inducted into the...