Counce Lawyers

John and his team work hard to provide the residents of Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood with skilled representation in the areas of estate planning, business law, and taxation.

Ken Besser has over 40 years of experience starting up and managing small businesses and over 25 years as lawyer, attorney, counselor, and consultant.

As a young man, after graduating a year and a half early from high school, Ken chartered his first corporation and began warehousing and distributing steel cable/wire rope supplier to dragline and barge operators throughout the mid-south. After getting a bachelor's degree in chemistry and attending two years of medical school, Ken started his second company, building $250,000 single-family "spec" homes in Nashville, Tennessee.

After serving as not one but two law review editors and earning his JD,...

Mr. Silva is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney focusing on immigration and disability matters. He has successfully represented clients on a wide array of employment-based and family-based immigration matters and has obtained Social Security disability benefits for hundreds of disabled individuals.

I am a solo practitioner. Since being licensed in 1993 I have handled most types of legal matters, but since 2001 my practice has focused mostly on helping individuals and small businesses file for relief under bankruptcy. Over the past few years I have made good progress in finding options other than bankruptcy, such as defending against debt collection lawsuits, or assisting with credit reporting issues, or fighting back against abusive debt collectors, or suing mortgage companies who are padding the bill and/or using other unfair trade practices. The key to most of these alternatives to bankruptcy is using "fee...

James Flexer is a Nashville native who graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 1974, Rhodes College in 1978, and Tulane School of Law in 1981. In 1981, he started Flexer Law, and has represented thousands of Middle Tennesseans in bankruptcy cases over the years. He has grown the firm to include 8 experienced attorneys with a friendly support staff of paralegals and legal assistants in 3 Middle Tennessee office locations. James is a member of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the Nashville Bar Association. He has...

Joanna Whittaker, fondly called “Jo” by her close friends, is a dedicated attorney who has been an Arkansan through and through. Born and raised in Maumelle, Joanna attended North Little Rock High School (NLRHS) and later pursued higher education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), earning dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Human Services. Joanna completed her formal education at the Bowen School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (JD). Before her legal career, Joanna worked closely with children, gaining valuable experience as a church nursery worker, camp counselor, and...

I am the founder of Belmares Law, PLLC. I focus primarily in the area of Criminal Defense, but also handle some Civil Litigation. I handle cases in General Sessions and Circuit Court throughout the Middle Tennessee region, including but not limited to Dickson, Charlotte, Erin, Ashland City, Waverly, White Bluff, Clarksville, and Nashville.

Affectionately known as Lulu to her family and friends, Lucy Fitzhugh brings a unique blend of Southern charm, tenacity, and legal prowess to Punchwork Law. Born and raised in the historic city of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Lucy’s journey to becoming a trusted member of the legal community has been marked by a passion for justice and a commitment to excellence. After completing her undergraduate studies in psychology at Louisiana State University, Lucy embarked on a transformative journey that took her from the bayous of Louisiana to the bustling streets of California. While in California, she immersed herself in the world of equestrian...

Kyle Johnson is a partner with the Prosser Clapper & Johnson law firm firmed based out of both Denver, Colorado and Memphis, Tennessee. He has been with the firm since 2016 and exclusively focused on securities and investment related litigation. Growing up just outside of Memphis, Kyle went on to graduate Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University with a degree in Business where he was the Captain of the Men’s Golf team for both his junior and senior year. During his senior season, he was voted to the Gulf South Conference All-Academic Team for his success in the classroom and...

I am an attorney licensed in the State of Tennessee and have worked with clients in civil, criminal, divorce, estate, real estate, and personal injury matters. I am also currently employed with The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, acting as the Associate Director for the Office of Clinical Research by negotiating and drafting agreements related to clinical research. My work as an attorney is wholly separate from that work done for The University of Tennessee, and use of The University of Tennessee's name is not an endorsement, implied or otherwise.

The Jones Law Firm serves the legal needs of the Memphis and North MS area. Practice areas include divorce, bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, and mediation. Located off of Poplar near I-240.

Kristy Bennett is a founding partner at Johnson & Bennett with almost two decades of experience before the Mississippi, Tennessee and federal courts. Attorney Bennett has focused her practice on employment law, personal injury and civil rights. She has argued before the Fifth Circuit, the Mississippi Supreme Court and the Mississippi Court of Appeals. She hasri tried 30 cases to jury verdict and negotiated numerous more equitable settlements for six- and seven-figures. Just five years into her legal career, while working for a boutique employment law firm in Tupelo, Mississippi, Attorney Bennett won a $1.7 million jury verdict in a...

John Michael Bailey came of age during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement. He was one of the many who marched and protested for the rights of those who were wronged. He was part of a generation that could change the world, and make it better. He still has that belief today.

John Michael Bailey started law school at the University of Memphis at the age of twenty one, and started representing people at the age of twenty two. He started off by helping and representing the Vietnam Veterans through Legal Services at the age of twenty two. In his...

Byron Lindberg is a knowledgeable, dynamic and established lawyer with over 20 years of practice in Tennessee. He provides counsel and representation in matters of estate planning and intellectual property services. Byron possesses the trial and appellate experience and expertise to help you receive justice and compensation for your injuries and losses. His litigation practice includes the areas of auto and truck accidents, wrongful death, construction defects, and workplace injuries. He will personally advocate on your behalf throughout the entire process, and will extend to you as his client: compassion, communication and commitment.

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Arthur E. Ray, Jr., the founding partner of Arthur Ray Law Offices, attended the University of Mississippi and graduated Cum Laude in 1963 with a Bachelor of Business Admin degree in Accounting, having been admitted as a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. In 1966 he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree, finishing in the upper 10% of his law class. He was admitted to practice law in Mississippi in 1966 and in Tennessee in 1969. He was admitted to the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants in 1971.

As a life long resident of Williamson County, Amy has worked tirelessly in the community, helping to maintain and improve the quality of life for its residents. She is dedicated to servicing her clients by offering sound advice, counseling, attention to detail and prompt service.

Licenses
Tennessee Supreme Court - Tennessee Bar
Education
Nashville School of Law graduated 1993, J.D.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduated 1980 B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, College Scholars with emphasis in Historic preservation

Sean Park is a skilled personal injury attorney in Franklin and the founding partner of The Park Law Firm. He has dedicated his career to helping injury victims recover the compensation they deserve after a serious accident. With over 15 years of legal experience, he understands the nuances and complexities of the law. As a former prosecutor, he brings unique insight into both sides in the courtroom. His attention to detail and genuine concern for his clients have allowed him to recover millions in verdicts and settlements. Because you should focus on healing and what really matters, the firm doesn’t...

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D.) Editor-in-Chief, University of Memphis Law School Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Bernice B. Donald (W.D. Tennessee) Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association (TENNELA) - Former President (2016-2018)/Board Member (2012-2019) President, Memphis-Mid-South Chapter of Federal Bar Association (2018) Western District of Tennessee, Local Rules Committee, Chair (2020-2021)/Recorder (2018-2019) Languages (English/Spanish)

Jeremiah is an Attorney at the East Memphis office of CloseTrak, Closing & Title Services, a full service provider of closing services, title services and escrow services in the greater Memphis, Shelby County, and West Tennessee area He also handles real estate closings in Mississippi and Arkansas.

As an Attorney with CloseTrak, LLC, Mr. McGuire is happy to be part of a team with the knowledge, experience, and know how to help you bring your client to the closing table with confidence and to ensure that their closing stays on track.

With over 11 years of experience working in the real estate...

Darrell N. Phillips is a Memphis-based attorney with significant experience in the areas of contract, employment, tort, advertising and media law. He routinely represents commercial and residential contractors in litigation, advises private employers, and advocates for plaintiff employees. He has assisted clients with software development disputes, online defamation cases, and digital licensing negotiations. He has also successfully negotiated the resolution of false advertising claims with the Federal Trade Commission on behalf of manufacturers.

20+ years experience in civil litigation in the southern middle Tennessee area. Particular areas of expertise include divorce law, wills and estates, probate, elder law and personal injury

Resume: Member of Coordinated School Health Advisory Council Director and Vice President of Erin Rotary Foundation, Inc. Member Erin Rotary Club Past President of Erin Rotary Club Past President of Houston County Lions Club Mason Member of Erin United Methodist Church Vice Chairman of Church Council Finance Committee Chairman Member Tennessee Bar Association Member American Bar Association Graduate of Houston County High School B.S. 1971 Austin Peay State University Doctor of Jurisprudence University of Tennessee College of Law, 1974 Licensed to practice law in Tennessee 1975 Private...