Dispute Resolution lawyers within 300 miles of Jackson Tennessee

Matthew is a proud native-born Tennessean and the third generation to live on my family’s farm. His roots trace back to his ancestor and the first governor of the state of Tennessee, John Sevier. While at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Matthew concentrated his studies on advocacy and dispute resolution. Prior to law school, he worked as an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee. Matthew understands the importance of communication, honesty, hard work, determination, and treating people the way you would want to be treated. He is honored to serve the legal needs of individuals and companies with interests in and throughout Tennessee.

Matthew is a proud native-born Tennessean and the third generation to live on my family’s farm. His roots trace back to his ancestor and the first governor of the state of Tennessee, John Sevier. While at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Matthew concentrated his studies on advocacy and dispute resolution. Prior to law school, he worked as an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee. Matthew understands the importance of communication, honesty, hard work, determination, and treating people the way you would want to be treated. He is honored to serve the legal needs of individuals and companies with interests in and throughout Tennessee.

Sam Blink is the Founder and Managing Member of Midtown Legal. He is a member in Midtown's Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Business Transactions Practice Groups. Sam defends businesses and their owners, directors and officers in governmental investigations and related enforcement actions. He preserves his clients’ reputations and resources while representing them through all stages of disputes, from pre-litigation investigations through administrative proceedings, trial and appeal. Sam focuses this part of his practice on environmental, consumer protection and securities investigations. He also has extensive experience representing contractors in construction disputes in court and arbitration. He both defends contractors in mostly construction defect cases and pursues collection efforts on behalf of his contractor clients. Sam also regularly represents businesses in contract litigation and business owners in corporate and partnership disputes. Sam routinely guides companies in various corporate and commercial transactions, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, capital raises and corporate governance matters. He represents businesses in connection with complex contract negotiations, including SaaS agreements, complex commercial real estate agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, independent contractor and employment agreements, and technology agreements. Sam is a business owner, being the founder of Midtown Legal and is the owner and partner of multiple other business ventures. He uses this experience to practically represent his clients and provide what business owners actually want out of their legal representation. When Sam is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He enjoys golfing and watching all sports. He is an avid traveler, reader, hiker and a less avid fisherman and carpenter.

Mr. Saylor is a partner at the firm of Fort, Holloway & Rogers, LLC. A trial attorney at heart, Stuart Saylor practices primarily in the fields of family law, criminal defense, orders of protection, guardianships, and conservatorships. He is a native of Franklin, and is focused on providing quality legal services to middle Tennessee. Mr. Saylor takes great pride in being available and responsive to his clients. A large portion of Mr. Saylor’s divorce cases involve issues such as custody, parenting plans, child support, spousal support (alimony), property valuation and division, and the potential impact of premarital agreements on such litigation. Mr. Saylor also handles post-divorce cases including parenting plan modifications, custody modifications, child support modification, and termination or modification of alimony. In family law cases, Mr. Saylor sets realistic and achievable goals that his clients can attain. Most family law cases settle before trial. Mr. Saylor approaches cases strategically to ensure that his clients get the best possible settlement in an efficient manner. On the other hand, Mr. Saylor has years of courtroom and trial experience, and is prepared to litigate and be your advocate in court when necessary. A divorce or family law case can be one of the worst and most emotional moments in a person’s life. Mr. Saylor is there for his clients to guide them through that process. A former prosecutor, Mr. Saylor has used that training and knowledge to more effectively represent individuals accused of crimes. Mr. Saylor has successfully represented clients accused of sexual assault, rape, attempted first degree murder, aggravated assault, domestic assault, sale of drugs, simple possession of drugs, driving under the influence (DUI), theft, aggravated burglary, speeding, and traffic tickets. He has experience with just about every type of criminal charge. If you have been charged with a criminal offense in middle Tennessee, you need to understand the possible consequences and penalties. Mr. Saylor explains to his clients facing criminal charges exactly what they are facing and how they can best resolve the charges on their terms. Orders of protection are a tool to protect domestic abuse victims or victims of stalking or sexual abuse. Mr. Saylor has obtained orders of protection on behalf of countless clients in order to secure the protection that they deserve. However, some people are wrongfully accused of such offenses and have orders of protection filed against them. Orders of protection can have a significant and lasting impact on the accused’s civil rights, including the ability to own firearms and guns. Mr. Saylor has successfully defended numerous order of protection cases, with the result that the order of protection was completely dismissed. Prior to his work in private practice, Mr. Saylor served honorably on active duty in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. Mr. Saylor worked as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and litigated dozens of criminal trials in front of judges and juries. In 2014, he deployed to Afghanistan where he served as the top legal advisor to a Special Operations Task Force. Mr. Saylor is a graduate of the University of Tennessee- Knoxville (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude), and the University of Tennessee College of Law (cum laude; Concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution).

Calling Murfreesboro his home since childhood, Mr. Toy started practicing law in order to make a difference in others’ lives. From Hobgood Elementary to Central Middle and from Riverdale High School to MTSU, Mr. Toy is truly a product of our community. Mr. Toy feels blessed to call so many of our neighbors his friend and to serve such an amazingly diverse clientele of our rapidly growing city, county, and region. As an Eagle Scout, Mr. Toy learned the value of serving. Dedicating much of his time to being involved in the lives of people in our city, Mr. Toy is a charter member of the Murfreesboro Downtown Barristers Lions Club, where he serves as First Vice President. You can also find Mr. Toy serving on the Board as treasurer of his daughter’s American Heritage Girls Troop and as President of the Board of Directors for Vista Points, Inc.: The Special Needs Trusts & Resource Center. During the Fall and Spring, you can also hear Mr. Toy coaching his daughter and son’s soccer teams. Mr. Toy graduated magna cum laude and top of his class from Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, VA. While there, Mr. Toy served on Senior Staff of the Law Review, publishing his Comment, Restoring the Gatekeeper: How Illustrative Notice Pleading Can Save the American Judicial System. Mr. Toy was also a finalist in the school’s 1L Moot Court competition and served as Chairman of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, including competing nationally on the school’s Negotiation Competition team. He is licensed to practice law in all courts in the state of Tennessee. Mr. Toy is also a member of the Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Murfreesboro Estate Planning Council, Lawyers With Purpose, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.