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Michael R. Stooksbury
Griffin Law Group, PLLC
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Associate Attorney
- Griffin Law Group, PLLC
- - Current
- Associate Attorney
- Davis Law Firm
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Education
- Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law
- J.D. (2022) | Law
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- Tennessee Technological University
- B.S. (2018) | Economics
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Two of Us: Should Contract Law Take a Backseat to Public Health?
- Lincoln Memorial University Law Review
- You Are the Father! An Argument for Court-Ordered Prenatal Paternity Testing and Child Support in Tennessee
- Lincoln Memorial University Law Review
Legal Answers
28 Questions Answered
- Q. Landlord disputes tenant deposit withhold for damages beyond wear and tear in TN.
- A: This is a very fact-intensive analysis, so I can only speak in generalities. Generally, when you hire a property manager, that property manager has a duty of loyalty as a part of your contract. This means the property manager must put your interests above anything else, even if they personally disagree with it. If the property manager breaches that duty, she may be liable for the damages that stem from that breach. You have a duty, however, to mitigate damages. You may want to fire her and pursue these damages with another property manager or on your own. Ultimately, I would advise that you consult an attorney about this matter ASAP, and bring your lease agreement and property management agreement ... Read More
- Q. Addressing false child support claim in Tennessee
- A: First of all, you should seek the counsel of an attorney ASAP. There seems to be some jurisdictional and service issues here, and you maybe waive those defenses if you appear on September 10. That being said, if you are served, you should show up to your court date. Like I said before, I cannot give you reliable advice without seeing the pleadings, supporting documents, and hearing your side of the story, so you really need to talk to an attorney about this matter.
- Q. What are my options to enforce child support payment across state lines and handle visitation issues?
- A: This sounds like classic contempt. So long as you can find him and serve him, you can petition the court to issue an attachment (jail him until he pays) and hold him in contempt. You should talk to an attorney who is intimately familiar with UIFSA and can fight for your rights across state lines using the local courts.
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