Family Law

• Divorce
  If you are facing a contested divorce, contact our office in Knoxville to schedule a consultation. You need strong legal representation to ensure your rights and interests are protected in all matters related to your divorce.
• Child Support
  In Tennessee, child support payments are determined according to a state child support schedule, which provides guideline support amounts based on the parents’ monthly combined income and the number of children needing support. Once there is an order for child support, an automatic order for assignment of wages goes into effect, so that child support is automatically deducted from the paying parent’s paycheck and paid to the other parent.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Cases involving domestic relations can be extremely emotional and stressful, especially when custody of a child is involved. We have experience representing clients in a variety of divorce matters, including child support, spousal support, child custody and visitation, and property division.
• Spousal Support
  Upon divorce, one spouse may ask the court for a lump-sum payment or periodic payments of support from the other spouse. The amount and duration of spousal support payments generally depend on the length of the marriage and the standard of living during the marriage. We can help ensure you come out of divorce with fair child support and spousal support arrangements.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  One of the most important decisions you will make after being arrested is choosing the attorney who will represent you. You need a reputable criminal defense lawyer by your side to increase your chances of avoiding the serious consequences of a conviction, ranging from large fines to jail time. A conviction will change your life—and your loved ones’ lives—so it’s worth it to seek out and obtain the best defense possible for the charges you face. Knoxville criminal defense lawyers from Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette are prepared to handle the following criminal matters and more...
• DUI/DWI
  Choosing to drink and drive is a dangerous and costly decision far too many people make. In fact, nearly 20% of all traffic-related deaths involve a driver who is under the influence, and even where victims of DUI drivers survive the accident, their injuries are often serious and life-changing. If you were hit by a drunk driver in the Knoxville area, a civil lawsuit or a claim against the drunk driver’s insurance company may be your best path to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact our Knoxville DUI accident lawyers for more information.
• Wrongful Death
  If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident or mishap at one of east Tennessee’s energy plants or if your family is mourning a loved one’s catastrophic injuries or a case of wrongful death, the help you need is as close as your phone.
• Traffic Violations
  Typically, people don’t “accidentally” crash into bicyclists. They accidentally leave the lights on. Defective car products, like a defective tire or ignition switch, cause a few wrecks. Speeding, running a red light, turning unsafely, and other operational mistakes cause other wrecks.
• Fraud
  Elder abuse and neglect – If a person abuses an elderly person physically, emotionally, or sexually, this is grounds for a personal injury case. Other types of elder abuse include healthcare fraud, financial exploitation, and neglect.
• Robbery
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  At Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette, we provide strong defense representation against a broad range of felony and misdemeanor charges. If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a criminal offense in the Knoxville area, we are here to protect and defend your rights at every stage of the criminal process, from initial police contact to presenting your case in court. Contact our experienced Knoxville criminal defense lawyers for more information.
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Probation Violation
• Identity Theft
• Arson
• Hit and Run
  Uninsured Motorist Accidents – Even if a driver is uninsured or there was a hit-and-run, it is possible to receive compensation from the driver directly or from your insurance company.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Brad is a proud graduate of Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. He graduated in 1996 and went on to study political science at East Tennessee State University with a minor in legal studies. He enrolled at the University of Memphis School of Law in 2002 and graduated with honors in 2005. Upon graduating from law school, Brad accepted a position in Knoxville as an associate attorney at one of Tennessee's oldest and most well-respected civil defense firms. As a defense attorney, he represented employers and their insurance carriers in employment and workers' compensation... Learn More

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  An experienced Knoxville premises liability lawyer at Fox Farley Willis & Burnette, Attorneys at Law works very hard to obtain maximum compensation for victims in these cases. We know the law, and we know how to make it work for people like you. Additionally, we know how to anticipate and refute some common insurance company defenses. This two-tiered approach has worked very well for us in the past. So, we’re confident that it will produce results that exceed your expectations.
• Construction Litigation
  Upon graduating from law school, Brad accepted a position in Knoxville as an associate attorney at one of Tennessee’s oldest and most well-respected civil defense firms. As a defense attorney, he represented employers and their insurance carriers in employment and workers’ compensation cases. He also defended businesses and individuals in slip-and-fall cases, car wrecks and construction litigation. He was hired, almost exclusively, by insurance companies to represent their insured customers.
• Property Damage
  In Tennessee, every car insurance policy issued in the state must include uninsured motorist (UIM) coverage in the same amount as the limits for bodily injury and property damage listed in the policy. This means that if you have the minimum 25/50/15 coverage for bodily injury and property damage, you also have 25/50/15 coverage for your own injuries and damages if you are involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. At Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette, we are committed to helping our personal injury clients negotiate and litigate to recover their financial losses due to personal injury. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you will not owe us unless we win your case. This allows you to focus on recovery while we fight aggressively on your behalf against the liable party. Contact one of our Sevierville personal injury lawyers to learn how we can help you.
• Medical Malpractice
  Medical malpractice – There are 33 medical malpractice suits for every 100,000 Tennessee residents according to Becker’s Hospital Review. Physicians owe you a duty of care during treatment, and when that duty is violated, they need to be held responsible.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  Our Tennessee personal injury lawyers have decades of experience representing clients in personal injury matters. However, we also focus on helping people obtain workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits. Being injured on the job can have devastating financial consequences on a family. We are dedicated to ensuring that hardworking individuals and their families get the support they need in order to get back on their feet.
• Dog Bites
  Comparative fault shifts blame for an accident from one party to the other one. For example, if Lucy’s guard dog bites a customer, Lucy might argue that the customer provoked the dog and was thus partially responsible for the attack. There are almost always two sides of the story in cases like this one.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Probate Representation: Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette provides representation in probate proceedings, guiding executors and beneficiaries through the complexities of estate administration. Their attorneys handle tasks such as asset inventory, creditor notification, tax filings, and asset distribution, striving to expedite the process while protecting the interests of their clients.
• Wills
  In Tennessee, the process of managing wills and navigating probate can be intricate, requiring careful attention to legal procedures and documentation. Understanding probate and the different types of wills available is essential for individuals to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes. In Knoxville, Tennessee, residents can find reliable legal counsel from esteemed firms like Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette, who offer expertise and guidance throughout the wills and probate process. Reach out to our skilled Knoxville wills & probate lawyers for more information or immediate assistance.
• Power of Attorney
  Estate Planning: The firm assists clients in drafting comprehensive estate plans tailored to their specific needs and goals, which may include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Probate