Walden Workers' Compensation Lawyers

In 2004, Adam decided to return home to Knoxville and joined the firm of Dunn, McDonald, Coleman and Reynolds. While at the firm, the relationship was formed with attorney Greg Coleman that eventually led to his representation of individuals with serious personal injuries at Greg Coleman Law. His trial experience and diverse background of representing clients ranging from fortune 50 companies to the individual car accident victim have served him well in fighting for the rights of injury victims. His primary practice areas include: automobile, trucking and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect claims, products liability/dangerous products...

Lifelong Knoxville resident T. Scott Jones believes in taking risks, but only when they benefit his clients. Active with the Shriners, he emphasizes the importance of community service to each member of the firm. Attorney Jones demonstrates this by undertaking numerous pro bono cases each year. In addition to being a fierce trial attorney, he is also a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court.

I graduated college from the University of Missouri, summa cum laude, and earned my law degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am admitted to practice law before all Tennessee courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Kelly S. Johnson graduado de la Universidad de Missouri, summa cum laude, y gano su grado en leyes de la Universidad de Tennessee en Knoxville. Esta permitido de practicar ley ante todas las Cortes de Tennessee, asi como en las Cortes Distritales de...

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...

Chris Beavers, an associate with Banks and Jones, joined the firm upon graduation from law school. Chris primary areas of practice are workers' compensation, family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate law.

As an attorney for the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association (formerly known as the National Food Processors Association), Rocky was a founding member of the Coalition of Food Industry Defense Counsel (COFIC), a group that defends and promotes the food industry interests at both manufacturing and retail levels. He has worked closely with such industry leaders as Bush Brothers, Inc., Campbell Soup, Dole, Gerber, Heinz, Hormel, Kraft, Quaker Oats, and Star Kist. Rocky became board certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association accredited organization, in December 1995, and by the Tennessee Commission...

The mission of James W Friauf, Attorney at Law is "Helping Everyday People and Those Who Serve Everday People." Specifically, we assist Everyday People in the areas of the law that are most relevant to them on a daily basis: employment matters, on-the-job injuries, car and truck accidents, divorce and child custody, and wills and trusts. We also provide a wide range of legal services to charities and nonprofit organizations at rates lower than those of larger firms. We do so because we recognize it is important that these organizations receive quality legal representation while minimizing the expenditure of precious...

Bill Cremins enjoys representing clients in truck and car crash cases, and work related cases, as well as family law cases, such as divorce and custody cases. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Science, and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the School of Journalism. He is included in the University of Missouri Journalism School's Profiles in Success.

He graduated from St. John's University, N.Y., in 1984. He was admitted to practice in Tennessee in 1984, and in N.Y. in 1985. He is...

Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized securities class action and shareholder and employee rights attorney who has been leading the fight to protect shareholder and employee rights for over 20 years. Mr. Miles received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1993 and his J.D. from the Nashville School of Law in May 2001, graduating third in his class, and was made a member of the Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn which is reserved for students graduating in the top ten percent of their class. He is admitted to practice before the Tennessee...

Sadat Montgomery, Esq., is an experienced personal injury attorney with a demonstrated history of results. As the founding partner of Montgomery Law, PLLC, Sadat has tried and settled many complex personal injury and wrongful death cases—often resulting from catastrophic auto accidents. Mr. Montgomery has not only represented clients against some of the largest insurance companies and businesses in the world, but has also been recognized by countless organizations for his expertise, legal prowess, and success in the courtroom. Mr. Montgomery received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas, where he excelled in debate, moot court, and...

Born and raised in Middle Tennessee, Jeff Roberts respects honesty, hard work and the dedication it takes to do a job well. Jeff grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee where he was part of a working-class family. His father spent his career either working in a factory or driving an 18 wheeler; his mother worked as a teacher’s aide in the Sumner County Schools. The hometown values and working class roots pushed Jeff to work just as hard for his future. As a result, he became the first college graduate on either side of his family after earning political science degrees from...

Mitch Grissim’s father, a prominent Nashville lawyer, taught him at an early age that it is the little things that make all the difference in the quality of the legal services offered and the level of client satisfaction. Simple but important actions, such as returning all phone calls before the end of the day and doing exactly what you say you’re going to, is the standard at Mitch Grissim and Associates.

Mitch lives on the lake east of Nashville in Sumner County and attends Bluegrass Baptist Church of Hendersonville. When not in the office, Mitch enjoys working out and training for...

Alex Saharovich was born in Bucharest, Romania and enjoyed growing up in Memphis, Tennessee. He obtained his undergraduate degree in political science from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he was listed on the Dean’s List and also inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Subsequently, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. In law school, Mr. Saharovich was listed on the Dean’s List and served as Casenote Editor and Assistant Editor of the Tennessee Law Review. While in law school, Mr. Saharovich also served on the Dean’s Advisory Council.

Mr. Saharovich is...

Cathy spent the early years of her life growing up on a farm in the Midwest. Following high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before attending Indiana University at South Bend. Cathy graduated from Indiana University at South Bend with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Administration. After graduation, she worked for several years for a consulting firm before deciding to attend law school. Cathy received her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Cathy worked for several firms, and for the State of Tennessee’s Department of Human Services, before joining Hughes & Coleman in 2006....

Jill knew at a very early age that she wanted to become an attorney, but the journey to her chosen profession did not come easily. Attending law school was difficult, especially as a single mother. Jill started with Hughes & Coleman as a runner in 1996 while attending law school. During this difficult and strenuous time of her life, she worked, went to school and came home to be a mom. This conditioned her to fight harder than anyone else for the things she wanted in life.

After graduating from Nashville School of Law in 1997, Jill immediately began...

Joe has litigated cases in Ohio to successful conclusion over the past 26 years with amounts in controversy ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars in dispute. He has been recognized by his peers as an Ohio Super Lawyer, a recognition given to only 5 percent of the state’s attorneys. Mr. Griffith has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a National Civil Trail Advocacy since 2004. During his career, Mr. Griffith has conducted well over 100 trials and has had many successful jury verdicts for his clients. Joe Griffith is a native of Portsmouth,...

Richard is a hometown lawyer, born and raised in Bowling Green. He attended Warren Central High School and continued his education at Western Kentucky University, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He then attended Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2010. At NKU, Richard was an Associate Editor for the Northern Kentucky Law Review and had his law review article chosen for publication in 2010. After law school, Richard returned home again to begin his career with a defense firm focusing primarily on civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury...

Mariana was born and raised in Brazil until the age of fifteen when her family moved to the United States. During her childhood, Mariana learned her appreciation for hard work and commitment to the safety and well being of others from her father, an engineer, and her mother, a physician. These qualities drove her passion to become an attorney.

Following secondary school, Mariana attended the University of Louisville where she received a full athletic scholarship playing tennis. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. Mariana then proceeded to attend the Louis D. Brandeis School of...

Mr. Coleman is now the Managing Partner and majority owner of Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers, a firm he cofounded in 1985 with J. Marshall Hughes. The firm has grown during its 37 years, and currently has 30 attorneys and 10 offices in Kentucky and Tennessee, and an affiliated firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee is proud that two of his sons, Benjamin and Andrew, are attorneys practicing with H&C. Lee earned his Law Degree from the University of Louisville, graduating in 1981, and earned his undergraduate Business Administration degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1978. In 1985 Lee...

A. Parker Trotz joined Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2013 upon graduating from law school. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, he is a fifth generation Memphian.

In 2006, Mr. Trotz graduated from Ridgeway High School in Memphis before attending college at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree from the UGA Terry College of Business, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Following college, Mr. Trotz moved to New Orleans to begin law school at Tulane University Law School. In the classroom, Mr. Trotz was named to the Dean’s List and graduated...

Attorney Corey B. Trotz was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During his teenage and college years, he always had jobs to earn extra money, often working with his father, who was a building contractor. Mr. Trotz also worked at a pizza restaurant where he learned not only how to prepare food in a quick-paced environment, but he learned how to relate to people in general. It was also during these early years that Mr. Trotz learned hard work was one of the keys to success. He graduated high school from the McCallie School in Chattanooga, where he played varsity...

Seth A. Guess, a native Memphian, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Memphis, graduating summa cum laude. He also minored in political science and Spanish. Mr. Guess earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Mr. Guess is admitted to practice law in Tennessee, and he is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

Prior to joining Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, Mr. Guess was an attorney at an immigration law firm. He worked with clients who came...

Lisa S. Johns obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis and her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. During her undergraduate years at the University of Memphis, she majored in International Studies and studied abroad for two semesters at the Nagoya Gakuin University’s (NGU) Institute for Japanese Studies in Seto, Japan. She concentrated in the areas of Japanese language and culture through this one year intensive program. She also traveled throughout the country and taught English to private students. Ms. Johns maintained a busy schedule during her undergraduate years, working full-time upon returning home...

Adam H. Johnson is an Associate Attorney at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, where he practices civil litigation in the area of personal injury. Examples of cases Mr. Johnson has handled include car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation, premises liability, and Jones Act matters (a federal law that protects workers injured at sea). More specifically, he litigates cases on behalf of clients in disputes with insurance companies. In each case, he helps clients understand and navigate through the litigation process, which includes answering written discovery, taking depositions of the parties, witnesses, and experts, and preparing the case for trial...

Alan Crone has over 27 years experience practicing law and representing clients. Alan's firm focuses on providing ongoing advice for his clients in all aspects of their legal lives- both individual and business- including employment law, business and commercial litigation, protecting intellectual property, business formation and succession planning, business operation and compliance. His litigation experience includes complex business, commercial, and employment-related disputes, personal injury, business divorces, minority shareholder disputes, non-competition and intellectual property litigation and more. While he is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Arkansas, he has represented clients in courtrooms all over the United States.

Kevin Graham has dedicated nearly his entire legal career to representing injured persons in a variety of areas, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury, tractor-trailer wrecks, car wrecks, Social Security Disability, premises liability, and workers’ compensation. He has nearly 17 years of experience and is known for hard work and preparation so that his clients can achieve the best recovery possible, whether through settlement or trial. Mr. Graham also follows a policy that all client communications and requests for updates be addressed promptly. Because of his legal skills and high level of client satisfaction, Mr. Graham has been selected as a...

Derek O. Fairchilds is a trial lawyer who is licensed to practice throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi. His areas of expertise are automobile accidents, trucking accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Fairchilds is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He has been named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of personal injury litigation in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The insurance companies often have significant advantages over injured persons who are not represented by counsel, including disparities of knowledge,...

Kingsport - a small town in East Tennessee - is where I was raised. That's where I attended college, graduating from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) with a history and political science degree. In 1970, I was commissioned as an US Marine Corps officer. I served 4 years, including 13 months in Vietnam. After the Marines, I went to grad school at ETSU and then came to Memphis to earn my law degree at Memphis State University - now the University of Memphis - in 1979. I started his private firm in 1984. And now I'm an...

Michael Montesi has practiced law for more than 30 years, helping accident and personal injury victims get the help they deserve. He is managing partner at the well-respected 40 year old law firm of Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi in Memphis, Tennessee, where he gets results for clients in more than 25 areas of practice. Montesi has helped thousands of clients across the states of Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Monica R. Rejaei has lived in the Memphis area for most of her life. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She subsequently attended the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. During law school, Ms. Rejaei served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James F. Russell of the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, whereby she was able to get a birds-eye view of the litigation process, research law, and provide memorandums for Judge Russell. She also was able to attend numerous hearings and trials,...

Marcus Nahon was a Founding Member and Senior Partner of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz and is now serving as Of Counsel to the firm. In 1970, Mr. Nahon received his undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis. Mr. Nahon then decided to follow a legal career by enrolling in the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1974.

Mr. Nahon started his legal career by handling various litigation matters including bankruptcy cases, business and contract disputes, criminal defense, collections, and personal injury cases. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Nahon has spent...

The attorneys at Jim Williams & Associates are active members of the communities we serve. We value the long-term relationships we have established with our clients who come to us for a full range of ongoing legal services in the following areas of law: Accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, and slip and fall) | Adoption | Appeals (civil and criminal) | Bankruptcy | Child Custody | Child Support | Conservatorship | Contractor or Builder Disputes | Contracts | Criminal Defense | Debt Collection | Divorce | Estate Planning | Estate or Will Contests | Expungements | Family Law | General...

David A. Siegel concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury and catastrophic injury. Mr. Siegel obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. In 2007, the American Bar Association presented Mr. Siegel with the prestigious Edmund Muskie Pro Bono Award in San Francisco, California. He has been listed as a Super Lawyer in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Law & Politics magazine and named in the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Tennessee in 2010, 2011, and...

A gritty and seasoned Mid-South personal injury and tractor-trailer wreck attorney, Glenn K. Vines has a passion for fighting for the underdog victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries or the death of a family member. He is a highly respected legal professional who has been recognized by his fellow attorneys, organizations, and publications for his legal skills both in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Vines was named in the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Tennessee and the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Memphis in 2015. He was also listed as a Super Lawyer in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017...

R. Deniger Cobb, Jr. is a Mississippi Delta native who moved to Memphis in 2010 where he started his career and later attended law school. He is a graduate of Delta State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree while majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. While attending Delta State University, he was President of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a member of Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities, and elected into the Delta State Hall of Fame. After graduating from Delta State, he entered the nonprofit world and traveled the country as a consultant for...