Wilson & Brooks
Practice Areas

Personal Injury Law:

An injury either physical or emotional caused by negligence or caused intentionally by others can qualify for Personal Injury claims.

 

The party responsible for injuring someone else may be liable for compensatory or punitive damages.

Examples of personal injuries are:

   Injury at work

   Injury caused in a traffic accident

   Damage caused as a result of faulty goods or services

   Slip and Fall Accidents

   Injury caused by errors in hospital treatment

   Physical or psychological injury sustained by a victim in the course of a crime

   Emotional illness caused by discrimination or harassment in your work-place

 

Injuries suffered can be severe and life altering. We realize that your immediate need after going through such trauma is to get your medical bills covered, make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, and make sure you will be covered for future treatment relating to your injury.

 

We will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

 

We will fight to get you the just compensation you need and deserve.

 

Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis- no payment unless damages are collected.

 

Elder Law and Estate Planning and Protection:

Helping elders and their families plan for illness and death and preserve their assets. Initiating guardianships and conservatorships for falling elders: protecting elders from physical and financial abuse and neglect.

 

ADR:

The rising cost of litigation and prolonged timeframes are making traditional lawsuits impractical for many individuals and businesses. We offer arbitration, mediation, and additional kinds of ADR to attorneys and individuals aimed to resolve disputes.

 

Appellate Law:

Prosecuting and defending appeals in Tennessee and Federal Courts.

 

Wills, Estate and Trusts:

When a family member has passed away, it is often necessary to Probate his or her assets to properly transfer to their beneficiaries. All aspects of probate law from drafting simple wills to complicated estate plans and probating estates through courts.

 

Real Estate:

All aspects of buying, selling and financing family and commercial real estate.

 

Divorce and family law:

The dissolution of a marriage involves crucial decisions about the welfare of your children and the equitable division of your assets. We have 40 years of experience in divorce law. We consider all aspects of your divorce case to develop the best possible solutions regarding:

 

Relationship breakdowns can be painful for all concerned. Being able to end a relationship with as little conflict as possible is very important, particularly where children are involved. We will advise you on all aspects of your case including divorce mediation, domestic relations law, child custody, separation, support and alimony, and property division.

 

Criminal Law:

Defending clients in prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies ranging from DUIs to white collar crimes.

 

Personal Injury Law