Rives Lawyers

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,...

Athens, TN Estate Planning Lawyer

Reasonable and passionate legal representation by a hometown attorney.

Dillon Zinser is a proud East Tennessee native. Dillon was born in Knoxville, but grew up in Maryville Tennessee. Shortly after graduating from college in 2013, Dillon moved to Knoxville, where he resides now. From a young age, Dillon wanted to be a lawyer to help people through difficult situations.

Dillon earned his Associate’s Degree from Pellissippi State Community College, before transferring to the University of Tennessee to complete his Bachelor’s Degree. Dillon spent three years working as a Supplemental Instructor and Tutor in Biology and Anatomy before commencing his legal education at the University of Tennessee College of Law in...

The Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz is a firm dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of Knoxville residents who are facing criminal charges. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee has the highest rate of various offenses that fall under the category of violent crime, including aggravated assault and murder. Regardless of how serious your charges may seem, Attorney Fanduzz has the knowledge and ability to represent you. When an individual begins working with the firm, the team immediately begins thoroughly analyzing every detail surrounding the case, gathering all the evidence, and building the strongest...

Born and raised in Elizabethton TN, Jeremiah C. Brummitt earned his BA from East Tennessee State University in 2002.  He served in the United States Army JAG Corp until he was medically retired in 2014.  In 2015, he attended and earned his law degree from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis TN.  After being admitted to the Tennessee Bar, he moved back to East Tennessee to provide affordable estate planning to the residents of East Tennessee.  

Amber Floyd Lee is a Rule 31 Listed Supreme Court Mediator and graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Lee is specially trained in domestic violence legal issues by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Ms. Lee served as the Chairwoman of the Johnson City Housing and Community Development Board. She served as the president of the Washington County Bar Association and is active in the local community. A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, she studied Journalism at Webster University in Saint Louis, Missouri before receiving her J.D. from the Appalachian School of Law in...

Mr. Hall graduated law school from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law in May of 2019 magna cum laude. His law school accolades include being awarded the Lincoln Lawyer Award for service, founder of the Young American's for Freedom law school chapter, Sergeant in Arms of the Sons of Justice, and Vice President of the Federalist Society. In law school, his article was also published, below. Samuel received CALI awards in Lincoln's Constitution, Advanced Trial Advocacy, and MEE studies II. The article, titled "President Lincoln: Bending the Iron and Cracking the Code," delves into the constitutionality of President Lincoln's...

The Law Office of Scott D. Hall concentrates in the area of Civil Litigation, which includes all civil trial work, lawsuits, real estate, contracts, and business matters. This Office does not have a criminal practice. When you have a legal concern affecting an issue in Sevier County or East Tennessee, call Scott D. Hall at 865-428-9900. Scott has practiced in the same location for 21 years and focuses on real estate, construction, collections, contracts, and business litigation. Also, Scott continues to represent clients in the Divorce and Personal Injury matters.

For more than 38 years, our established law office has earned a positive reputation for professional representation for those in need of family law and estate planning services.

Since 1993, AV-Rated Knoxville Divorce and Family Law firm Sobieski, Messer & Elledge, PLLC has served families throughout East Tennessee protect what's most important to them - their family and their financial future.

The lawyers of Sobieski, Messer & Elledge do one thing and we do it very well. By concentrating our practice exclusively in the areas of divorce and family law, our clients can expect to be represented by lawyers with the most advanced knowledge in all aspects of family law. We represent clients who need an aggressive and compassionate advocate in matters of Divorce, Child Custody, Property Division, Child...

Bryce was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee where he grew up playing sports, enjoying the outdoors and passionately cheering for the Vols. While receiving his BA in Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Bryce served as a strength and conditioning coach for UT football and baseball and was head of strength and conditioning at the Christian Academy of Knoxville. Thereafter, Bryce earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Lincoln Memorial School of Law.

The day after taking the bar exam, Bryce met his wife-to-be. They both enjoy the outdoors, yelling at the Vols and wrangling their rambunctious toddler “Bear.”

For the past ten years, Ms. Smith has represented clients in Blount County, Knox County and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in a variety of matters. From criminal defense to personal injury, Ms. Smith is dedicated to representing her clients. She values professionalism and responsiveness.

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...

David H. Luhn, born Knoxville, Tennessee, is the managing partner of Norton & Luhn, P.C. Mr. Luhn is a Member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the Knoxville Estate Planning Council. At present Mr. Luhn is engaged in the general practice of law with a focus in the areas of Estate Planning, (Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Health Care Power of Attorneys, Durable Power of Attorneys, Living Wills, Advance Directives, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Asset Protection Strategies, and Quit Claim Deeds); Estate Administration (Probate, Representing Executors and Beneficiaries); Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements; Business Law (Contract Review, Confidentiality Agreements,...

Attorney John L. Haupt III, is based in the Knoxville area. He is ready to assist you whatever your needs legal needs are. Haupt Law handles contract agreements for services and real estate purchase or leases. Haupt law also advises on regulatory compliance such as DOT for transportation business. Connect today.

I am a trial lawyer. My clients are people who have been injured in any way - a car accident, at work, out at a store, by a faulty product or bad medicine or medical treatment, who are falsely accused of a crime, suffered abuse, had their civil rights violated, were bullied at school or at work, were ripped off by a business and the like. I have over ten years of trial experience and recently attended advanced training at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College in Dubois, WY. I have several other attorneys who work with me. Together, our...

Darren Drake is a United States Navy veteran. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science and subsequently attended law school there, earning a Juris Doctor. He moved to Murfreesboro immediately after graduation and began practicing law in 2010. Darren exclusively practices Criminal Defense law. He is an associate with Drake, Drake, Clarke, & Freeze - An Association of Attorneys.

Darren is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee and is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee.

In his spare time, Darren enjoys spending time with his wife and...

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...

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.

Lexi Woods is a Nashville lawyer licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee. Lexi is the current President of Women In Numbers (WIN), a nonpartisan organization established to engage, encourage, and endorse qualified women to be elected to public office. She is chair of the Nashville Bar Association General Sessions Court Practice Section, and she serves as a mentor in the Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court. She is a member of the Lawyers' Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter; Nashville Bar Association (NBA); NBA Young Lawyers Division; Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;...

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

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.

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

During a difficult time of loss for families, you can trust my firm to handle the legalities of preserving your loved one’s legacy with grace and warmth. We are a small boutique firm where you will experience hands on interaction with your experienced Nashville probate attorney.

Hi, my name is Kristen. I’m a Nashville native mother of two and an attorney with my own private practice, but I’m probably not like most lawyers you know.
Before I earned my law degree, I was an officer and detective for 10 years with the Metro Nashville PD. I’ve worked on SWAT teams, search and...