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 | 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...
by Damon Wooten | Jun 13, 2023 | Civil Law, Neighbor Disputes
When people purchase homes or property, they hope their neighbors will be kind, quiet, and helpful. Unfortunately, not everyone gets those kinds of neighbors. Instead of neighbors who allow them to borrow their tools, they get neighbors who claim they own a piece of...
by Damon Wooten | Jun 14, 2022 | Civil Law, Neighbor Disputes
Your home is supposed to be your sanctuary. You want it to be your peaceful retreat from the world and a place where you can relax and unwind. But for some people, home can feel more like a nightmare when they have loud, obnoxious, and downright discourteous...
by Damon Wooten | Apr 21, 2022 | Civil Law
Housing markets across the country are red hot right now, and East Tennessee is no exception. The competitive nature of homebuying means that many prospective buyers are doing everything they can to gain an edge in the market, including bidding over the asking price...