Family Law

• Divorce
  After spending a great deal of time researching military divorce attorneys in Clarksville I hired Batson Nolan. My attorney took the time to guide me through the process and explain what I should expect. The personal attention and expertise made what was an otherwise difficult process as painless as possible.
• Child Support
  Mediators can help in many areas including with disputes arising in general civil matters, as well as those in the domestic relations area. This can include matters involving divorce, custody, child support, and with other related family law matters.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The primary principle of child custody decisions is not parental rights, but “the best interests of the child.†Parental rights are taken into account, of course, but they are considered secondary to the best interests of the child. Some of the factors that a Tennessee family court might use to make a custody decision include...
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  Yes, it does. Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-3-501 specifically provides for the enforcement of prenuptial agreements. Many family law courts, however, are inherently suspicious of them and may take a closer look at a prenuptial agreement than they would another type of agreement – looking for a reason to invalidate it. Provisions relating to child custody or child support will not be enforced.
• Guardianship
  Meet with a lawyer to draft and execute a document that clearly outlines how your assets should be distributed and your debts paid at your death. Also, designate who you think is best suited to assume guardianship of your children.
• Spousal Support
  In Tennessee, alimony is the legal obligation of one spouse to financially support the other spouse. The trial court is granted broad discretion in determining whether alimony or spousal support is required, and if so, the trial court has broad discretion in determining the nature or type of alimony, the amount of alimony, and the duration or term of support payments.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Matt’s prior experience includes working in-house for a large corporation, volunteering as a judicial intern, and working in private practice on cases including criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. While he enjoyed all of these areas of practice, he was particularly drawn to the field of litigation. “I love advocating for other people and coming up with creative solutions to solve difficult problems,†says Matt.Â
• Wrongful Death
  Only certain family members can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, starting with the people most closely related to the victim such as the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, or executor.
• Traffic Violations
  My husband was hit by a speeding vehicle and sustained serious injuries. We called on Batson Nolan’s personal injury attorneys to discuss our options, and hired them to handle our claim. The attorneys kept us informed throughout the process, made sure we understood how long a case like ours may take, and set realistic expectations for recovery. We obtained a much higher settlement than we anticipated with the personal injury attorneys at Batson Nolan on our side. We have since hired the firm to handle several business matters.
• Misdemeanors

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  The Business and Corporate Law Group at Batson Nolan PLC has years of experience representing businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to corporations, in a wide range of commercial law matters. From entity formation, through acquisitions and contract negotiations, and on to the eventual sale of a business, we make it our goal to develop ongoing relationships with our clients and assist with legal matters through all phases of business ownership.
• Business Disputes
  After completing his undergraduate degree, the native Tennessean returned to his home state and officially became a Tennessee Volunteer, attending the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville. He received his law degree and graduated magna cum laude, and worked as a Student Attorney in UT’s Legal Clinic. He also served as a Research Editor for The Tennessee Journal of Business Law, the Social Chair for Tennessee’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and a Representative for the Christian Legal Society. Here he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts II, Professional Responsibility, Investigatory Criminal Procedure, and Advocacy Clinic.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  We offer expertise in a variety of areas including but not limited to: general civil litigation, including commercial, banking, contract disputes, real estate disputes, will contests,  civil rights, medicare set aside law, employment, and personal injury defense.  We defend lawyers, accountants, engineers, and physicians in professional negligence matters.  Our Clarksville litigation lawyer is experienced in products and premises liability and workers compensation.
• Wrongful Termination
  Batson Nolan PLC lawyers have many years of experience representing employers in a wide range of employment litigation issues. We assist our clients with responding to EEOC, THRC, and other administrative charges, as well as defending wrongful termination, discrimination, and all other types of employment-related suits in both state and federal court.
• Employment Discrimination
  Dan is also a Rule 31 Mediator.  He is active in the practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution and is a member of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators and the Tennessee Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators.  He has conducted mediations and arbitrations in cases involving Medical Malpractice, General Civil Damages, Commercial Issues, Civil Rights, Construction Law, and Employment Discrimination Claims.
• Employment Contract
  Our Clarksville employment law lawyer specializes in protecting employers’ rights, from providing legal advice on day-to-day human resource issues to defending business owners in employment-related litigation. We also work with individual professional employees who need help understanding and negotiating employment contracts.
• Employment Litigation
  Mark is an experienced trial attorney handling and trying cases (jury as well as bench trial) involving a wide range of issues both in State and Federal Courts, including Civil Rights, Municipal Liability, Personal Injury, Employment Disputes and varied civil litigation. He is licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as in the United States District Courts of the Western District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Kentucky and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Non-compete Agreement
  Our business & corporate attorneys work with our corporate clients of any size on matters they encounter in day-to-day operations, such as lease and contract negotiations, non-compete agreements, and drafting resolutions. We also assist businesses with their annual shareholder meetings, drafting proxy forms, preparing minutes, and other governmental requirements.
• Sexual Harassment
  Sexual harassment is not permitted in the workplace. There are a number of Tennessee State laws and Federal laws that prevent such types of harassment. Sexual harassment in the workplace occurs when an employee is subjected to unwanted comments, touching, or requests of a sexual nature.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  It was there that Jeff found he had a knack for real estate law, as his penchant for exhaustively pouring over minute details was very useful when researching land parcels and tracing back chains of title.
• Premises Liability
  Tennessee property owners are responsible for keeping their properties safe so that customers or other visitors are not injured. Generally speaking, property owners have a duty to regularly inspect their property to be sure that there are no dangerous conditions that might harm visitors. If a dangerous situation is discovered, the property owner has the obligation to either fix the problem or post a warning to people, alerting them to the danger – and fixing it as soon as possible thereafter. Furthermore, if an owner fails to discover a dangerous condition, this does not necessarily absolve him or her of their duty to keep visitors free from harm. The law states that if the owner
• Construction Litigation
   is a Member of Batson Nolan PLC and he primarily practices in the areas of Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death; representation of Homeowners Associations; Commercial Law and Construction Law.  Mr. Mize is legal counsel for Ghertner & Company and he represents developers and homeowners associations throughout Montgomery County and Middle Tennessee.Â
• Real Estate Transactions
  Are you ready to buy or sell a home in Clarksville, TN? Buying or selling any real estate is a big deal. Real estate transactions are complex, and you will want a skilled Clarksville real estate lawyer on your side to review important documents, negotiate on your behalf, and advocate for you every step of the way.
• Eminent Domain
• Land Use and Zoning
  Real estate transactions are often significant events in a person’s life. Whether buying or selling a home, negotiating a lease, or dealing with zone or land use issues, it can be time-consuming, costly, and confusing to navigate. A mistake can have a drastic impact on the outcome. Let a Clarksville real estate lawyer
• Property Damage
  Tennessee is a state known for its abundance of lakes and rivers, and boating is a longstanding favorite hobby of many Tennesseans. Unfortunately, boating accidents are an all-too-common occurrence that often results in property damage, serious injuries, and death. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (“TWRA†) 2017 Tennessee Boating Incident Report, the leading type of boating incident was a collision with a vessel. Alcohol and/or drug use was a primary cause in 9.1%of boating incidents in 2017. If you have been injured in a boating accident that wasn’t your fault contact a highly skilled Clarksville personal injury lawyer at Batson Nolan PLC.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
   Kyle’s goal for the future is to continue to develop his Personal Injury practice. He also hopes to and mirror the Insurance Defense work that is the majority of his current focus. He wants to ultimately deepen his relationship with the community and local Tennessee attorneys and be considered a trusted mediator.
• Medical Malpractice
  For the first 25 years of her practice, much of her time was dedicated to medical malpractice defense. “Healthcare providers assimilate information rapidly and are accustomed to making decisions in a very abbreviated timeline.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  Social Security Disability. While she enjoyed and excelled in these practice areas, she felt a calling to return to her roots, and agricultural law.Â
• Dog Bites
  Dog bites pose a frequent and serious health concern in today’s society and are the basis for a significant number of civil suits every year. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Center for Disease Control, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, half of which are usually children, and 800,000 of which are serious enough to require medical attention. In 2017 dog bites accounted for one-third of all homeowners’ liability insurance claims, costing in excess of $700 million with an average payout in excess of $35,000. Get the legal support you need – schedule a consultation with one of the highly-skilled Clarksville personal injury lawyers at Batson Nolan PLC today.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Estate planning, wills, trusts, probate...end-of-life matters can be overwhelming. Batson Nolan PLC ’s Clarksville estate planning lawyers and probate lawyers are here to make preparing easier for you and the ones you love! Our Clarksville plan my estate lawyer will gladly help you.
• Wills
  The foundation of an estate plan is a Last Will and Testament, or simply a Will. A will’s most basic function is to direct how your property is to be distributed upon your passing. Although this is the most important and understood function of a will, a will can also do many other things—name an Executor for your estate, propose guardians for your minor children, and even create trusts for your family and loved ones. It is important to understand how a will accomplishes these objectives, as well as understand why planning for these situations is essential.
• Trusts
  In this way, beneficiary designations are a good example of the old adage, “You get what you pay for.†While they are perhaps the easiest probate avoidance strategy, they are also among the most likely not to work out as planned. Families looking for a more comprehensive solution should consider other probate avoidance strategies, such as a revocable living trust.
• Power of Attorney
  A financial power of attorney will allow someone you trust to handle important financial matters should you be unable to do so. Protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out. Let the experienced Clarksville trust attorneys at Batson Nolan PLC to expertly handle your estate planning needs.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Certifications of Specialization are available to Tennessee lawyers in all areas of practice relating to or included in the areas of Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Elder Law and Estate Planning. Listing of related or included practice areas herein does not constitute or imply a representation of certification of specialization.
• Foreclosure
  The experienced banking and finance attorneys at Batson Nolan PLC assist banks, lenders, businesses and individuals with legal advice on transaction and litigation matters, as well as regulations and compliance. We have expertise in the preparation and enforcement of loan documents, including foreclosure and litigation.
• Tax Law
  Mark has worked for several large international law firms in litigation and corporate specialist roles and later in practice administration and firm management positions. At Batson Nolan, Mark has general administrative responsibility for firm operations, including financial planning and controls, human resource administration, and information systems and facilities management. Mark works closely with the firm Management Committee to develop firm strategic priorities. He also manages periodic reporting on billing and collections, profitability, tax planning, budget preparation, and cash flow management. Some of Mark’s other responsibilities include strategic marketing and business development, cost/benefit analyses, risk management, recruiting, training and development, salary and benefits administration, resource allocation, purchasing, space planning, and records management.