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Lawsuit Deadlines: How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Tennessee?

Why are there statutes of limitation or lawsuit deadlines? In Tennessee, there are lawsuit deadlines called “statutes of limitations,” so it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible if you believe you may need to file a lawsuit. If you wait too late, you may lose...

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In Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Contracts, Estate Planning, General

I No Longer Want to Own Property with a Partner – How Do I Break Up?

I No Longer Want to Own Property with a Partner – How Do I Break Up? Imagine you and a partner purchase a rental property in the hopes of generating additional income. Or perhaps you jointly inherit some property. You own the property as tenants in common, meaning that you...

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In Estate Planning

Estate Planning 101: Power of Attorney and Living Will

Estate Planning 101: Power of Attorney and Living Will A common question we receive from our estate planning clients is: “What is the difference between a Health Care Power of Attorney and a Living Will?” Some people even incorrectly believe that a Living Will is the same thing as a...

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Estate Planning And Divorce

Estate Planning And Divorce Let’s talk about Estate Planning and Divorce. Will a divorce affect your Will? Over the years, many people have asked us about how a divorce will affect a Will or Estate Plan. Sometimes the question comes out of curiosity, and at other times, the person asking...

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In Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Contracts, General

Get it in writing: A handshake probably won’t do.

The Dangers of Unwritten Agreements You’ve heard it before: “If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist.” While that is not technically true, we don’t recommend entering into an unwritten agreement or contract of any significance. If it is important to you or to your business, get it in...

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In Auto Accident, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury

Bad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident?

Bad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident? Curious about who is responsible for an accident during bad road conditions? Many of us in Memphis went to bed last night expecting to wake up to a Winter Wonderland. While weather experts predicted several inches of snow and most local...

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In Auto Accident, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Contracts, General, Personal Injury

Can I Represent Myself in General Sessions Court?

Can you represent yourself in General Sessions Court? Yes, you may always represent yourself in any court matter – it’s called proceeding pro se. However, you may only represent yourself. If the true party in the case is actually a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) – even if you...

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In Civil Litigation, Personal Injury

Dog Bite Lawyer: Loose Dogs Can Mean Strict Liability for Injuries.

Dog Bite Lawyer More advice from a dog bite lawyer. A few days ago, we posted about dog bites that occur on the property of the dog owner and how, in order for the dog owner to be held liable, the injured person must show that the dog owner had some...

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In Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Contracts, General

Can We Make Them Pay My Attorney Fees?

Can We Make Them Pay My Attorney Fees? Can we make them pay my attorney fees? This is one of the most common questions we receive from our clients who find themselves involved in lawsuits. Unfortunately, the answer in most cases is no. Tennessee follows the “American Rule” which means...

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In Civil Litigation, Personal Injury

Apartment Complex Crime – Memphis Attorneys

En Español – Por favor haga clic aquí para leer esta página en español. We continue to read about apartment complex shootings in Memphis and can’t help but wonder what kind of security measures were in place at these complexes. Could a more thoughtful security plan have prevented these tragic...

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Lawsuit Deadlines: How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Tennessee?

I No Longer Want to Own Property with a Partner – How Do I Break Up?

Estate Planning 101: Power of Attorney and Living Will

Estate Planning And Divorce

Get it in writing: A handshake probably won’t do.

Bad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident?

Can I Represent Myself in General Sessions Court?

Dog Bite Lawyer: Loose Dogs Can Mean Strict Liability for Injuries.

Can We Make Them Pay My Attorney Fees?

Apartment Complex Crime – Memphis Attorneys

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