Tim Coode is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from Texas Christian University, earning his B.A. in History in 1981. He then attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he received his JD/MBA degree in 1986. In 1987, he was admitted to practice law in the state of Tennessee. He has also been admitted in the federal District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Mr. Coode has been a solo practitioner since 1992, with a practice concentrating on immigration matters and Social Security Disability claims. Since 1992 his immigration practice has covered all aspects of immigration law. Common issues are relative- and employment- based adjustment of status, extension and changes of immigration status, removal defense, asylum claims, and employment based non-immigrant visas. He has successfully represented foreign nationals in immigration related matters in front of the Executive Office of Immigration Review, i.e., the Immigration Court, in Memphis, Tennessee, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Oakdale, Louisiana. He has also successfully represented foreign nationals in immigration related matters in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Coode has been an invited speaker on immigration matters at judicial and legal conferences.

Devon Williamson, Founder of DevonLaw, started her legal career in the courtroom. Seeing firsthand how other personal injury law firms settled cases quickly at a cost to their clients, she made it her mission to create a law firm that served clients with dignity, respect, and compassion. Though she seeks to maximize a client’s case and settle out of court, Devon has taken multiple cases to trial and will hold insurance companies accountable for not paying the true legal value of a case. If you are looking for a law firm with heart and a fighting spirit, you are in the right place. Contact Us Today

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.

Practicing since 1981, Mike has seen it all. Mike is an excellent trial attorney. He is both a master of the law and quick on his feet. No case is too big for Mike. Contact him directly at (615) 351-6891.

With well over 35 years of experience serving the Memphis community, Preston combines his vast legal knowledge with a genuine commitment to your well-being. He’s not here just to offer advice; he’s here to provide understanding, clarity, and peace of mind. Preston is a trusted partner on your journey through life’s legal intricacies. Whether you’re planning your estate, navigating probate, considering bankruptcy, or seeking counsel on business matters, Preston’s expertise is your compass. What truly sets Preston apart is his down-to-earth approach and deep roots in Memphis. He’s not just your attorney; he’s your neighbor, your friend, and a pillar of the community. With Preston by your side, you’re not just a case; you’re a person with unique needs and dreams, deserving of personalized attention and unwavering support. Preston received his law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1974 and his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1971. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 1974 to 1977. He is Married to Betsy, who practices Social Security disability law, and has three grown children, one of which also attended law school.

Civil litigation is the focus of Bob Burns' practice. Since beginning his legal career with the firm in 1992, Mr. Burns has defended a wide variety of professional liability, civil rights and municipal liability claims. In his professional liability practice, he has successfully defended physicians, nurses, dentists and health care entities in personal injury and wrongful death suits. He also has successfully represented a number of municipalities, municipal employees and elected officials across Tennessee on claims alleging theories of civil rights violations, discrimination, harassment and negligence. Mr. Burns earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee in 1992. At the University of Tennessee College of Law, he was a member of the UT College of Law national trial team. He graduated from the University of Tennessee-Martin with a. B. S. in Business Administration with honors in 1985. While in college, the Japanese Ministry of Education awarded Mr. Burns a scholarship to study abroad. He spent his junior year living in Hirosaki, Japan studying at Hirosaki University.

Jimmie Drewry is a practicing lawyer in the state of Tennessee. Attorney Drewry received his J.D. from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

Douglas Nanney is a practicing lawyer in the state of Tennessee. Attorney Nanney received his J.D. from the University of Mississippi in 1991.

Bryan was born and raised in Knoxville, and he has proudly worked on behalf of injured plaintiffs his entire adult life. At just age 19, while attending Carson-Newman University, Bryan was hired as a runner and copy clerk with one of Tennessee’s top plaintiff personal injury law firms. Upon graduating Carson-Newman with a degree in business and economics, he was promoted to be firm administrator, and he continued to manage the firm while obtaining M.B.A. and law degrees from the University of Tennessee. Since graduating law school in 1999, Bryan has worked solely on behalf of injured Tennesseans handling nearly every type of plaintiff personal injury case. He has successfully litigated personal injury cases in both state and federal courts throughout Tennessee, in Ohio, Kentucky, and Georgia and before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Tennessee Supreme Court and United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Bryan’s commitment to highly competent, successful – and ethical – representation of injured clients has been widely recognized by his clients and his peers. Bryan received AVVO’s highest client/peer rating of 10/10. Bryan trained as an ombudsman with the national program for U.S. veterans – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). He was honored to work with ESGR to help active-duty and retiring veterans successfully return to their pre-deployment jobs and career paths. In 2012, Bryan was elected and served as president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) – the state’s premier organization of plaintiff trial attorneys. Then in 2018, Bryan was elected as president of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – a national organization of trial attorneys committed to preserving the 7th Amendment right to trial by jury and ethics in the practice of law. In 2018, Bryan was also selected as a member of The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) Top 100. NTL is an organization of the top 100 attorneys in each state who have a reputation and track record of exemplary ethics, litigation skills, and leadership. Bryan is also proud to be a dedicated husband and father of two daughters. Bryan is very fortunate that his wife and daughters share his interests in traveling, boating, music, hiking/camping and gardening. He and his family can very often be found in the Smoky Mountains, on Norris Lake or traveling to attend a concert.