Bench & Bar in the News

How to place an announcement: If you are a KBA member in good standing and you’ve moved, have property to rent, or received an award, we’d like to hear from you. Talks, speeches (unless they are of international stature), CLE promotions and political announcements are not accepted. Notices must be submitted in writing and limited to 100 words. They are printed at no cost to members and are subject to editing. Email your notice to Marsha Watson at mwatson@knoxbar.org.

LAET WELCOMES MICHAEL DAVIS Legal Aid of East Tennessee is excited to announce that Knoxville attorney Michael Davis has been hired to be LAET’s Knoxville Staff Attorney. At UT Law, he participated in the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy, Trademark Moot Court, the UT Health Law Society, and UT Law Appellate Legal Clinic, where he argued a Tennessee Supreme Court appeal as a student. He interned at the Tennessee Justice Center, and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health.

LONG, RAGSDALE & WATERS, P.C. ADDS TWO NEW ATTORNEYS Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C. has announced that J. Scott Griswold has joined the firm as an attorney and Christopher A. Hall has joined the firm as an attorney (of counsel). J. Scott Griswold joined the firm on June 1, 2020 and focuses his practice primarily on trust and estate administration and related litigation as well as conservatorships and guardianships. Christopher A. Hall also joined the firm on June 1, 2020 and represents health care professionals, businesses, farms, real estate developers, and entrepreneurs in virtually all matters, including “angel” investing, mezzanine financing and initial public offerings.

KNOXVILLE ATTORNEY WINS TDLA RISING STAR AWARD Devin Lyon with Arnett, Draper and Hagood in was the 2020 recipient of the TDLA Rising Star award. This award honors a TDLA member who has been practicing law 10 years or less and who has made significant contributions to TDLA, to the defense bar, and/or who has promoted the interests of young lawyers in Tennessee this year. Devin has actively participated in TDLA Young Lawyers programs including co-chairing the 2019 Boot Camp, procuring excellent speakers and judges. He is also one of three Bench / Bar Committee members serving a three-year term on behalf of TDLA. VIEW THE CURRENT LIST OF KBA VETERANS The Knoxville Bar Association thanks all of our Veterans for their service and dedication to our country. Review the list of members who have served in the military at www.knoxbar.org/kbaveterans. If your name is not on the flyer and you would like to be added, please contact Jonathan Guess, Membership Coordinator | Database Administrator, by October 9. An insert is planned in the November DICTA.

FREE CLASSIFIEDS AVAILABLE Did you know the Classified section on the KBA website allows you to add your resume if you are looking for a job or if you need to hire someone, you can post a job and search for candidates. Click on Public Resources and select “Career Classifieds” from the dropdown navigation. The Classifieds receive in excess of 8,000 page views each month so if you are looking for a job or a new position, make sure to check out this valuable resource at www.knoxbar.org.

LEGAL HISTORY VIDEOS AVAILABLE In 2012, the KBA’s Archives Committee began interviewing senior members of the local legal community to capture their stories and perspectives on life and the practice of law. With funding provided by the Knoxville Bar Foundation, the KBA has been able to preserve this history for future generations of lawyers and other interested persons. It is important not to forget the contributions of those who built the local bar and sharing milestones and stories of great lawyers and judges provides new lawyers with historical perspective and inspiration. View the interviews online at www.knoxbar.org by clicking Member Resources and then Practice Resources.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: • Downtown Office Space - Downtown attorney has office space available for rent at The First Horizon Building, 800 S. Gay St., 22nd floor. The rent includes phone and internet. Westlaw available.

Email jfanduzz@gmail.com for inquiries • Office Space for Lease at 5344 N. Broadway, Knoxville. Across from

Fountain City Park. Approximately 900 sq ft. Office Space includes a reception area, conference room and work area for additional employees. Very Affordable Rate with a two (2) Year minimum lease required; great for satellite office. Qualified prospects call: (865) 805-1911.