Government lawyers within 300 miles of Jackson Tennessee

John Ballard is a third generation attorney following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Butler, and his father before him, General Howard Butler. Born and raised in Williamson County, John has spent his life in Middle Tennessee. Upon graduating with a Philosophy degree from Samford University he enrolled in Nashville School of Law where he went to school at night while working at his grandfather's law practice during the day. After learning the law from one of Nashville's legendary attorneys John spent two years as Judge Seth Norman's court officer in Davidson County Criminal Court Division IV. Working for Judge Norman gave John a unique opportunity to get to know attorneys as well as criminal defendants before graduating Law School in 2014, wherein he was awarded the Moot Court Award. John began his law practice at 1308 Rosa Parks Blvd with over a dozen of Nashville's best criminal defense attorneys. While developing a criminal defense practice, John learned that there was a need for a robust law practice that could serve many different legal needs of the community. It may be a dispute regarding insurance, government, or regulations, and knowing the right people and how to navigate seemingly complex issues is important. While working to find a solution without litigation is important, sometimes the only way to resolve an issue is to let the judge decide. John has spent most of his career in court arguing and winning cases in front of judges and juries on a myriad of issues. His background means that he is familiar with not only the courts but the judges, attorneys, and court staff as well. He is comfortable in the courtroom litigating complex issues because he comes prepared and outworks the other side. John has recently moved his main office to Franklin, Tennessee and brings with him the experience, knowledge, and reputation from Nashville, but also as a native to Williamson County.

L. ERIC EBBERT is the owner of the Ebbert Law Firm, which he created in 2020. He is licensed in both Tennessee and Florida. He practices in the areas of Labor & Employment law - Management, business litigation, and health care liability. His emphasis on Labor & Employment law includes counseling and defending employers in state and federal courts and before government agencies under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, and state employment laws; conducting high-level investigations; management training; and employment contracts. His litigation practice also includes real property, breach of contract, tort liability, products liability, and health care liability, as well as the full spectrum of business-to-business litigation. Eric has tried more than 30 cases, representing regional, national, and multi-national companies, through all stages of litigation and appeals. Eric received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University and his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee, and the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Litigation/Labor & Employment. Since 2007 Eric has served as a member of the District Investigatory Committee of the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners. He is a member of the Tennessee and Knoxville Bar Associations, a member of SHRM, and a member of the Board of the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. He devotes his personal time to family and church.

Keith Edmiston has been practicing law since 1997. His practice of almost 30 years has focused on bankruptcy law and civil and commercial litigation. Keith's bankruptcy practice includes the representation of individuals and businesses l as debtors in cases under Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13, and the representation of creditors and trustees in cases Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases. He has represented parties in numerous adversary proceedings (lawsuits within bankruptcy cases). Keith's litigation practice has involved the representation of plaintiffs and defendants in law enforcement liability cases, contract disputes, defamation, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and real estate disputes. His practice has touched on every area of the law at some point in his career, to include general business matters, corporate, will contests, mergers & acquisitions. Keith graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Law with the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence. He was on the Dean's List every semester while in law school, graduated in the top 15% of his class, and was a member of the Tennessee Law Review. Keith earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature from East Tennessee State University. Keith was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to be one of 12 Assistant Law Examiners in the State serving with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners. He served from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2013. As an Assistant Law Examiner, Keith wrote one of the essay questions for each bar exam and graded all responses thereto. He also assisted in reviewing applications for licensure. In addition to serving with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, Keith was an adjunct professor for two law schools in the area of bar exam success.

Bill grew up in Smithville, Tennessee and graduated DeKalb County High School before attending college at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. Bill went on to law school at the University of Memphis School of Law, where he graduated President of the student body. After graduation, Bill learned to practice law while working with well-respected lawyers in Lebanon, Tennessee. Soon thereafter, he went out on his own and founded Bill Easterly & Associates in Nashville. Bill met Elizabeth Mann in 1994 and they were married a year later. They have two sons, George, a senior at Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia, and Jack, a high school senior at Currey Ingram Academy. Bill has been involved in youth sports programs for many years. He recently retired from coaching baseball, and now serves on the Board of Directors for The West Nashville Sports League (WNSL). The WNSL sponsors youth leagues for baseball, basketball, flag football, and cheerleading. The WNSL has opportunities for children of all ages and skill levels. Please feel free to call us at (615) 244-2222 if you would like more information about The West Nashville Sports League. The WNSL is presently raising funds to design and construct the first Miracle League “FIELD OF DREAMS” complex in Middle Tennessee. The complex will include a custom-designed field to allow players from 4 to 99 years of age with wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices to safely move from base to base. The design will also include wheelchair accessible dugouts, restrooms, a concession stand, and picnic pavilion. For more information on the FIELD OF DREAMS, you can call us, or visit www.WNSL.org.