Leoma Lawyers

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...

Van Douglas McMahan graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990 and later earned his J.D. Degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. McMahan has served as McNairy County Tennessee's General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge from 2006 to the Present. Mr. McMahan has been practicing law since 1997 representing individuals and companies in a wide range of civil matters in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, including but not limited to social security, bankruptcies, personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers compensation.

Zachary Jernigan is the owner of Jernigan Law, a family and divorce law firm in Nashville, TN. Zachary has experience in the court room across the mid-state, including representing clients in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, and Robertson County. Zachary's primary practice areas include divorce, child custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, alimony cases, and more. Zachary has also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in both Family and Entertainment Law.

Long, Burnett, and Johnson, PLLC, is an experienced team of Nashville bankruptcy lawyers dedicated to helping clients find real, long term solutions to financial problems. We do more than just complete the necessary court forms and stand for clients in court; we understand that the best bankruptcy attorney in Nashville is one who educates people on how to improve their lives. Of course a Nashville bankruptcy is a serious matter. However, it does not have to be a wholly negative affair. This could be a chance to start over anew. Some people come out of the proceedings much better...

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.

I am an attorney with extensive experience in meeting clients' needs. I would appreciate an opportunity to listen to your legal issues, help you identify your goals, and help you achieve those goals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

Whether in a courtroom or a duck blind, Clint Scott pursues excellence in all of his endeavors. With a demeanor that’s part Grizzly Bear and part Teddy Bear, he is not the typical lawyer, but then again the Firm isn’t a typical law firm. As an advocate, he is dedicated to the success of his clients. As the Firm’s managing partner, he devotes a substantial part of his time to securing the Firm’s continued viability via geographic growth and fostering an environment that fuels a passion for service to the Firm’s clients.

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.

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.

Larry L. Crain is a nationally recognized constitutional lawyer and frequent Lecturer, and commentator. He has litigated, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law and human rights. Crain's concern for First Amendment issues, particularly the rights of individuals to be free of religious discrimination, led him early in his legal career to serve as General Counsel for the Rutherford Institute and later as Senior Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice where he litigated a broad spectrum of constitutional issues on a national level before the United States Supreme Court, the Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh...

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

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...

*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...

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.