Goodspring Lawyers

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.

Ernie E. Gilkes is an attorney with over 14 years of experience in the legal profession. He began his legal career as a paralegal with Weeks and Anderson, a law association located in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating in the 10% of his class from Nashville School of Law and passing his state boards, Gilkes has started his own law firm called Covenant Law Group with his partner Katherine Melton.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Joe R. (Jay) Johnson, ll is a native and lifelong resident of Springfield, Tennessee. He has been licensed to practice law in Tennessee since 1996. He has previously practiced law in Springfield at the Law Office of Larry D. Wilks (1996-1998), and at Goodman & Walker (1998-2000). Mr. Johnson opened his own private practice in December of 2000.

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.

I am a criminal defense attorney in Middle Tennessee. I currently work as an assistant public defender in Dickson County.

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...

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.

*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...

Amanda Moore is the co-founder of the Tennessee Center for Estate and Elder Law, PLLC. Her practice focuses on probate, conservatorships, and elder law. A graduate of Yale Law School, Amanda also serves as an elected member of the Board of Education for Murfreesboro City Schools. Amanda's compassionate approach to her clients comes from her long career in public service. After law school, she clerked for the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She was then awarded a national Equal Justice Works Fellowship to represent clients in need at a civil legal aid firm in...

As a life long resident of Williamson County, Amy has worked tirelessly in the community, helping to maintain and improve the quality of life for its residents. She is dedicated to servicing her clients by offering sound advice, counseling, attention to detail and prompt service.

Licenses
Tennessee Supreme Court - Tennessee Bar
Education
Nashville School of Law graduated 1993, J.D.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduated 1980 B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, College Scholars with emphasis in Historic preservation

Exclusively criminal defense.

I act as outside general counsel for your company; handling business formation and compliance; employment issues; commercial real estate/leasing issues; and certifications (small business; minority; and women-owned). My estate planning and family law practice includes traditional estate planning; funding trusts; estate and trust administration; probate; conservatorships and guardianships. I also represent juveniles in delinquency and truancy cases; parents in dependent/neglect cases; act as guardian ad litem; and represent clients in mental health and other health care issues.

It's all about the relationship with my clients — meeting their needs and helping to solve their problems.

Working with clients to navigate the ins-and-outs of their legal matters with confidence is where my 18+ years of courtroom and practice experience come into play.

My goal is to empower you to take full control of your case — before the legal system does.

My practice areas are limited to criminal defense, divorce and family law, personal injury, social security disability, and worker's compensation. I also limit the number of clients I work with at any given time, so that I can dedicate my...

Nanette is an attorney with ten years of experience practicing civil rights law in the Nashville area. Having represented students, employees, and employers, Nanette is well acquainted with both sides of virtually all Title IX and employer/employee disputes.

Students accused of Title IX violations on today’s colleges and universities are afforded few, if any, rights. Students who do the accusing are almost always presumed to be telling the truth, but there are some false accusations. If your son, or daughter, is accused of sexual harassment or worse, he needs to know that the very first thing he should do is call...

Devoting his practice to the prosecution of insurance claims, Brandon represents policyholders with an unwavering passion. He views each case as an opportunity to help the little guy and seek justice in an otherwise unfair landscape.

Tom Elmlinger is the attorney-owner of Elmlinger Law Office in Brentwood, where he works primarily in the areas of business law and estate planning, helping entrepreneurs, small business owners, families, and individuals produce, protect, and pass on their wealth. Regularly engaged in probate administration throughout Middle Tennessee, Mr. Elmlinger also handles estate planning, business startups, mergers and acquisitions and foreclosures. He has practiced for over 35 years in the Nashville area, including eight years as in-house corporate counsel and the rest in private practice. He is a member of the Tennessee and Williamson County Bar Associations. ...

Sean Park is a skilled personal injury attorney in Franklin and the founding partner of The Park Law Firm. He has dedicated his career to helping injury victims recover the compensation they deserve after a serious accident. With over 15 years of legal experience, he understands the nuances and complexities of the law. As a former prosecutor, he brings unique insight into both sides in the courtroom. His attention to detail and genuine concern for his clients have allowed him to recover millions in verdicts and settlements. Because you should focus on healing and what really matters, the firm doesn’t...