by Damon Wooten | Nov 28, 2023 | Civil Law
The lure of turning properties into short-term rentals in Tennessee has grown exponentially in recent years, driven by the promise of lucrative returns and the thriving tourism industry in the state. According to Knox News, Knoxville had 1,072 short-term rentals in...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 3, 2023 | Civil Law
When most people think of civil law cases, the key figures they picture are lawyers, judges, plaintiffs, and defendants. But in many cases, other key figures play a crucial role in their outcomes—engineers. Engineers often serve as expert witnesses in civil law cases,...
by Damon Wooten | Oct 13, 2023 | Civil Law, construction law, Contracts
Construction projects are expensive, multi-faceted projects involving numerous parties, complex contracts, and many regulations. Whether you’re a building owner or a contractor, understanding Tennessee construction law is key to ensuring your projects are...
by Damon Wooten | Aug 23, 2023 | Criminal Defense
If you wish to plead not guilty to a crime you’re accused of committing, the next step in the legal process is a preliminary hearing (also known as a probable cause hearing). These hearings are like mini trials that occur before actual trials, and they help judges...
by Damon Wooten | Jul 13, 2023 | Civil Law, Divorce
In most civil law cases, the parties involved have some degree of dispute. Solving all of these disputes doesn’t always have to occur in courtrooms. Instead, some of the conflicts are solved outside of court through mediation. The Tennessee Courts System defines...
