Loretto Lawyers

I started my career in the justice system as a police officer for 16 years. I move to the District Attorney's office after graduating from law school. I was team leader in the vehicular crimes division. In 2000 began my career in private practice. I am now a partner at May & Ryan, PLC we do litigation work mainly in the criminal defense arena with an added emphasis on DUI defense.

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

Personal injury attorney Patrick D. Witherington devotes his legal practice to helping injured individuals in Tennessee secure the compensation they need to move forward, pay medical bills, recoup lost wages and facilitate recovery. We work as a team to coordinate your legal, medical and insurance issues, keeping you in the loop and informing you of the progress of your case every step of the way.

Jake D. Strawn is an associate attorney in Spicer Rudstrom’s Memphis office. He primarily focuses on insurance defense, premises liability, products liability and workers’ compensation.

Jake earned his J.D. at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where he graduated second in his class. While there, he earned five CALI awards—in Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure II, Secured Transactions and Products Liability—and served in several roles, including as Notes Editor for the University of Memphis Law Review, Vol. 46, and as Associate Chief Justice for the Honor Council. During his first year of law school,...

For over three decades, I have dedicated my legal career to guiding individuals through some of life's most challenging transitions. Specializing in family law, divorce, and estate planning, I have had the privilege of helping countless clients navigate complex legal landscapes with compassion and expertise. Over the years, I have honed my skills in family law, handling diverse cases ranging from amicable divorces to contentious custody battles. My approach combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of the emotional nuances that accompany these sensitive matters. Additionally, my expertise extends to estate planning, ensuring that my clients' legacies are safeguarded for future...

George Phillips concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, communications law, labor and employment law and commercial and business litigation. He has extensive experience in negotiating and facilitating significant business acquisitions and complicated commercial transactions and agreements, including international contract negotiations. He serves as the general counsel for several companies that do not have an in-house counsel. He is the utility infielder for legal issues for a national pet supply company, regional mortgage company, solar equipment manufacturer and a remediation company, managing their contracts, compliance issues, regulatory issues, liability claims and litigation matters. Practicing in...

Brian grew up in northeast Mississippi near the birthplace of Elvis. He earned undergraduate degrees in Music Education and Performance from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He briefly taught Rock and Roll History at his alma mater and served as an Adjunct Professor of Trombone at William Carey University, both in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Brian took a sabbatical from music to work as the director of the nonprofit organization Volunteer Hattiesburg, then as a REALTOR® on the Mississippi Gulf Coast before attending law school at the University...

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.

M. Katherine "Kathy" Everette was born and raised in Mt. Juliet, TN. She earned her BS with honors from David Lipscomb University, and her law degree from the Nashville School of Law. She spent 15 years in banking with First American Bank and in 2002 Kathy opened her legal practice in Nashville, TN and has handled every style of case there is. She now focuses on divorce and family law cases in all Middle TN Counties and in Circuit, Chancery, Juvenile, and General Sessions Courts. Her finance and legal background make her uniquely qualified to understand the personal, legal...

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...

After graduating with honors from the University of Mississippi School of Law, Misty D. Parks began her practice primarily in the areas of criminal and domestic law in 2007. She has aggressively and successfully represented clients throughout the Middle Tennessee Area. Misty D. Parks is a solo practitioner which allows her to have more hands on interaction with her clients and to give their matter more individualized attention.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.