by Damon Wooten | Dec 8, 2021 | Civil Law, Construction Defects
In today’s red hot housing market, securing the services of a builder or contractor can seem like a win by itself. But unfortunately, the high demand for builders and contractors means that many people don’t have the time or opportunity to vet them before construction...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 18, 2016 | Orders of Protection
In Tennessee there are two options when it comes to seeking protection from physical abuse, threats or harassment. They are both similar in whom they protect but each have different requirements. Both orders are issued by the court and civil in nature, but violations...
by Damon Wooten | Oct 31, 2016 | Municipal Law
Whether you own an empty lot or a home in a residential neighborhood, chances are your land adjoins land that’s owned by another individual, business, or corporation. Because boundary lines aren’t always precise—and because both property owners may have different...
by Damon Wooten | May 19, 2016 | DUI
Tennessee police officers and state troopers have a duty to keep state roads safe by stopping vehicles when they suspect drivers are under the influence of alcohol. In 2000, State v. Binette, a TN Supreme Court Case, ruled that police officers may “initiate a brief,...
by Damon Wooten | Apr 22, 2016 | Orders of Protection
An order of protection (also referred to as an OP) is type of restraining order issued by a court that’s designed to primarily protect people from domestic violence. To file an order of protection you must be related to, have lived with, or been in a romantic...
