Sherwood Lawyers

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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;...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Whether you are thinking about applying for disability, or have already applied and have been denied, give me a call right away. In the last 5 to 10 years, Social Security has became more strict in awarding benefits. It is very difficult to go through this process without having an attorney working on your case. YOU DO NOT OWE ANYTHING UNLESS OR UNTIL YOUR CASE IS WON!!!! So, why would you want to risk such an important matter alone without expertise. I have handled many hundreds of successful claims, and yes I am very good at what I do.

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.

Exclusively criminal defense.

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...

Making clients feel like they're our #1 client is the most important aspect of running this firm. Its a new day and age. Chad has built this firm on utilizing technology to better assist clients with handling their case. Clients should know that they have the ability to get their lawyer on the phone whenever they have a question or concern. You have the ability to call or text any time, whatever is most comfortable for you. Chad is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. He focuses his practice those with catastrophic injuries involving car accidents, commercial vehicle accidents,...

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...

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...

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...