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It’s Prom Season: Liquor Liability for Allowing Minors to Drink Alcohol

What You Need to Know About Prom Season Since it's Prom Season, let's talk about liquor liability for social hosts. Let’s say you're one of those parents who thinks, “teenagers...

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The Other Side is Lying. Can I Sue for Defamation?

“Can we sue them for defamation?” That is a question we receive very frequently from both Plaintiffs and Defendants we are representing in pending litigation. Typically, the question is a...

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Top 8 Ways to Save Money on Attorney Fees

Let's talk about attorney fees. When confronted with a legal claim or issue, some people simply want to “turn it over to the lawyer and be done with it.” Others...

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Injured by a Drunk Driver?

The Sad Truth About Drunk Driving Chances are, you either have been or will be the victim of a drunk driver in your lifetime. We know that intoxicated drivers cause...

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Can I Write My Own Will? Is a Handwritten Will Valid?

In some cases, a handwritten Will can be considered valid and admitted to Probate Court.  Under Tennessee law, a handwritten Will is called a “Holographic Will.”  It is not necessary...

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Waivers and Releases Do Not Eliminate Liability for Gross Negligence: Ask the Injury Lawyer

Tennessee Law on Contracting Away Liability Chances are you've signed a Waiver or Release of Liability. Maybe you were going whitewater rafting or visited an indoor trampoline or “bouncy house”...

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Insurance Company Bad Faith? Ask the Insurance Lawyer

What You Need to Know about Insurance Company Claims The overwhelming majority of insurance claims are fairly handled and paid without complication. But, some are not. While there are a...

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Should you apologize after a Car Accident? Ask the Personal Injury Lawyer

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What does my spouse get when I die? Ask the Probate Lawyer.

Many people believe that if you die without a will, that everything passes to your surviving spouse. Did you know that is not necessarily true? Read on to learn more...