Rives Lawyers

I am a trial and consulting attorney representing individuals and businesses on a variety of matters. Our Firm has successfully protected clients on a variety of matters, including wrongful death cases, traumatic injury, medical malpractice. We have represented numerous clients resolving matters through the trial stage and on the appellate level. While we view all clients as high profile, we have been blessed to successfully represent individuals and businesses on matters that have received media coverage. Our focus for all clients follows the same consistent tradition and philosophy of maintaining our quality and integrity, protecting our clients and preserving justice.

Attorney Michael G. Floyd, born on October 17, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the youngest of eleven children. During his time at Roxborough High School, he was actively involved as the President of the Black Student Union and a member of the chess club. His athletic excellence in football and track earned him a scholarship to Le Moyne-Owen College in Memphis. He later transferred to Tennessee State University, where he became deeply engaged in civil rights activism, notably participating in demonstrations and the landmark case Garner v. Tennessee, which was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also a member...

After completing a six-year tour of duty as a Navy Corpsman (medic) assigned to a Marine Corps infantry battalion, Jason went to nursing school. He then enjoyed a 12-year career as a Registered Nurse (RN), where he worked in many different areas including emergency departments, intensive care units, renal dialysis centers, and post-anesthesia care units. He finished his nursing career serving as a charge nurse on a spinal cord injury unit. While working in healthcare, Jason witnessed first-hand the many ways in which negligence can lead to serious, sometimes fatal injuries. Unfortunately, the negligence of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers...

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.

I have been a lawyer for over 25 years representing the injured people in and around Memphis, TN. I have always represented the individual, not the insurance companies. I am here to help you get the proper compensation after your auto accident. I have extensive trial experience in all the Courts and have successfully represented thousands of people in and around Memphis. When you hire me as your lawyer, you will be represented by me, not by an associate or a paralegal. I answer all your questions, not an employee. I come from...

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.

Evan graduated from University of Tennessee Knoxville with degrees in political science and history. His legal career began at Belmont University College of Law, where he served as the Vice President of the Health Law Society and graduated with a health law certificate in addition to his law degree. During his last 2 years at Belmont, he served as a law clerk at a Nashville land use firm. After passing the Bar in 2018, his family moved to Chattanooga, where he worked for an insurance defense firm representing insurance companies in slip and fall, car accident, and workers’ compensation claims. After...

After receiving his Juris Doctorate, Daniel began his career in general practice, helping clients in a variety of areas ranging from business and family law to criminal defense and personal injury in circuit courts and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. During this time, he also served as a Special Assistant to the Corporate Counsel of Walworth County, Wisconsin, and handled Child/Juvenile in Need of Protection or Services, as well as guardianships, protective placements, chapter 51, and zoning matters. In 2012, Daniel was elected to the position of District Attorney in Walworth County, Wisconsin. At the time, he was the youngest...

Shannon received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, where she majored in business and specialized in communication studies. This specialization in communication studies laid the groundwork for her to effectively advocate on behalf of her clients. After completing her undergraduate degree, Shannon earned a scholarship to attend Florida State University College of Law, a Top 50 law school in the country. There, she furthered her trial advocacy skills as a member of its prestigious mock trial team. All the while, she received recognition for making the Dean’s List. Shannon began her legal career in Central Florida in 2012. Her...

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...

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...

Jeffrey Jones has practiced law since 1977. He is a 1974 graduate of The University of Texas, Austin, with a major in Pharmacy, and he is a 1977 graduate of The University of Memphis Law School. While in law school, he practiced as a part-time pharmacist. After law school and a short stint with the Memphis Area Legal Services, he entered private practice. He is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, and American Society for Pharmacy Law. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts. He was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ms. Greene enjoys practicing in the area of personal injury law. She knows when someone has experienced a personal injury caused by the negligence of another, it can cause an individual to suffer not only physically, but emotionally and financially as well. This is when legal representation can be highly beneficial. Practicing law at NST allows Ms. Greene to provide assistance and comfort to her clients during a very difficult time. As a mother, nothing gives her more satisfaction than when she can take the burden of dealing with the legal issues off of the parents and let them concentrate...

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...

Tyler DeWitt has extensive experience advocating on behalf of clients, including individuals, small businesses, corporations, and estates. Tyler focuses his practice on matters involving both federal and state tax controversy and litigation. Tyler regularly represents clients facing tax-related criminal charges and investigations, IRS collections (garnishments, levies, liens, IRS Revenue Officer enforcement), disputes in U.S. Tax Court, audits, tax debt settlements, international tax issues, back tax return filings, and certain state Sales & Use tax issues (both civil and criminal). In addition to his practice, Tyler is a prolific speaker and regularly contributes his expertise as both an attorney and certified public...

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,...

Joe is currently an attorney and Senior Escrow Officer at Tri-State Title & Escrow, Inc. and is available for all of your closing needs. For fifteen (15) years Joe was a partner in the Memphis law firm of Kirkland, Rothman-Branning & Associates, PLLC, where his primary area of practice was real estate, including residential and commercial real estate closings and title work. Mr. Kirkland is a former underwriting counsel for Chicago Title Insurance Company in Memphis. He received his B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University and his J.D. degree from Memphis State University. He...

Practicing law since 1993, Howard Manis is the Managing Partner at The Cochran Firm Mid-South bringing with him over twenty five years of litigation experience in courtrooms throughout the south. Mr. Manis serves as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee for the past two decades. Howard Manis is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Arkansas & Mississippi and has a significant federal court practice handling both civil and criminal matters.

During his over two decades of practice, Mr. Manis has handled his fair share of high profile...

Mark S. McDaniel began his legal career in 1983 as a graduate of Memphis State University. He became a partner in Mr. Friedman’s practice in only two years and remained in that role for two more years before starting his own practice in 1986. Beginning in 1992, Mr. McDaniel served as an Assistant District Attorney for Collierville for nine years. More recently, he has served as Collierville’s Assistant City Attorney and been responsible for prosecuting ordinance violations and traffic court cases.

In recognition of his dedication to professionalism in criminal defense, Mr. McDaniel has received a rating of “AV” under...

In June 2006, Johnnie Bond started Bond Law as a boutique, general practice law firm in Washington, DC. Through Bond Law, Bond weaves together his transactional and litigation skills to provide his clients with comprehensive legal services designed to achieve success and add value. Bond's practice includes Accident/Personal Injury Litigation, Bankruptcy, Divorce, DUI/DWI, Business Law and Commercial Litigation for Government Contracting Companies, Contract Disputes, Real Estate and General Legal Services for Small Businesses and Start-up Companies. Bond Law also collaborates with Lita Rosario, Esq. and Wyz Girl Entertainment for Copyright and Trademark Infringement Law.

An immigrant herself, Elizabeth Wafula, Esq., is a multi-lingual attorney offering services to immigrants as well as employers seeking to hire immigrants or retain immigrants. She is an immigration attorney practicing in Memphis, Nashville, and other surrounding areas.

Early on in my undergraduate career, I developed an interest in political science, and also had my sights set on law school. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Austin Peay State University, then spent a year studying for and sitting for the Law School Admissions Test. I then packed my bags and told my friends and family goodbye for the first time in my life when I headed to Oklahoma City to start my three-year legal journey. Before law school, I developed a functional understanding and extreme passion for the fledgling concepts of cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies, and...

We can file a Chapter 7 (full bankruptcy) or a Chapter 13 (bill consolidation) for you as a Title 11 Debt Relief Agency. We also consider nonbankruptcy options so we can customize a solution that addresses your specific goals and circumstances. Unlike most bankruptcy law offices, you will talk with an attorney, not a paralegal, who can properly advise you and prepare and handle your case from start to finish. Your can become debt free! We pride ourselves in providing caring and considerate representations to address your needs. We are always just a phone call away at 901-458-0555. Our law office has a...

Ari Sauer is an immigration lawyer in the Memphis office of the Siskind Susser Law Firm. Ari represents corporate clients in all areas of U.S. business immigration law as well as assisting U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents with sponsoring their family members for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and citizenship. Ari is a past Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Mid South Chapter, which includes the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. He has served as a member of AILA's national Board of Governors since 2011.

I am an Agricultural Lawyer in the Metropolitan Memphis Area that serves national and international clients. I also have experience in corporate; contract drafting; legislation drafting; collections; business litigation; arbitration and mediation; and civil cases.

I have lived in Memphis since 1979 and have practiced employment law across West Tennessee since 1994. For a little bit of time in the late '90s I practiced in other substantive areas in addition to employment law, but have always returned to that practice area. Since 2006 I have maintained my own practice with my wife who handles family law matters. We have three children of whom we are very proud and both hold black belts in Taekwondo.

Fred is a proud University of Memphis graduate, earning his BBA in 2014 and his Juris Doctorate and MBA in 2018. In January 2021, he joined Byrne & Associates in Memphis, TN as an Associate Attorney focusing primarily on real estate closings and estate planning. Practice Areas: Estate Planning, wills, power of attorney documents, living wills, residential and commercial real estate closings, refi closings, real estate transactions, deeds, quitclaim deeds, business formation, LLC formation, contracts

Mr. Wooten is the owner of the Wooten Law Office in Covington, Tennessee. Mr. Wooten focuses his practice on seeking justice and fairness for individuals, small businesses, and municipalities. His legal practice includes Corporate Law and Contract Negotiations, Employment Law and Discrimination, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Criminal Defense, Social Security Disability, Federal and State Condemnation and Real Estate Disputes, Trademarks and Intellectual Property, Collections, Franchise Law, Sport and Entertainment Law, and advising entrepreneurs and small businesses. Mr. Wooten is also a Tennessee Rule 31 Mediator for Civil and Family Law and enjoys resolving disputes through the use of alternative dispute...