Houston & Alexander, PLLC

Firm Classification: Chattanooga-based law firm specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation

Legal Team: Founded by attorneys Johnny D. Houston, Bret Alexander, and Jay Underwood, each bringing deep trial and prosecutorial experience

Years in Practice: Over 30 years

Guiding Principles: Strategic, aggressive representation paired with client-focused service and affordable legal access

Consultation Policy: Free consultations for all criminal and personal injury cases


Awards & Recognitions:
Known for successful reductions and dismissals in serious felony, DUI, and federal charges
Proven track record against insurance companies in motor vehicle and nursing home injury claims
Highly regarded locally for courtroom credibility and legal insight

Client Feedback Highlight: Recognized for clear communication, genuine compassion, and diligent preparation in both defense and injury matters

Notable Case Outcomes:
Felony DUI charges reduced to reckless driving
Dismissals in habitual driving cases and successful verdicts in nursing home neglect
Favorable resolutions in truck and motorcycle accident injury claims

Key Detail: Offers former judicial and public defender perspective, which enhances both defense strategy and negotiation leverage

Client Direct-Access Policy: Clients work directly with lead attorneys throughout the legal process

Bar Admissions: Tennessee and Georgia


Practice Areas:
Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Drug Offenses, Domestic Assault, Theft & Robbery, Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, Weapon Charges, Sexual Assault, Internet Offenses, Probation Violations, Expungements, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Dog Bites

Jurisdictions: Chattanooga, Red Bank, and broader regions in Tennessee and Northern Georgia

Office Locations: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Firm Address: 3417 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Phone: 423-267-6715

Website: ha-lawyers.com

Service Formats: In-person and phone consultations, online contact form

Client Types Served: Individuals charged with criminal offenses, DUI defendants, injury victims, families of nursing home abuse survivors

Case Intake Channels: Phone, website contact form, scheduled office visit

Professional Affiliations: Tennessee Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, American Association for Justice


Blog Topics Featured:
– Understanding DUI Defense in Tennessee
– How to Navigate a Federal Criminal Indictment
– Top Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
– Legal Recourse for Nursing Home Negligence

Focus Areas by Search: Criminal Defense Lawyer Chattanooga TN, DUI Attorney Red Bank TN, Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Hamilton County, Motorcycle Accident Attorney Chattanooga, Federal Crime Defense Georgia

Web Page Tone: firm, strategic, regional-client oriented

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Fields Law is a nationwide disability, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law firm headquartered at 9999 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 55305, with additional offices in Pennsylvania at 21 South 11th Street, Suite 520, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Texas at 701 Commerce Street, Suite 602, Dallas, TX 75202, and Tennessee at 200 West MLK Blvd, Suite 1035B, Chattanooga, TN 37402. The firm can be reached at 612.370.1511 and operates with over 100 legal professionals working together to serve clients in all 50 states. Founded by attorney Steve Fields, the firm specializes in four main practice areas: disability claims (including short and long term disability and Social Security disability), workers’ compensation, personal injury cases (particularly car accidents), and consumer rights matters. Fields Law operates on a Win-Win Guarantee® with no upfront costs for clients, charging fees only when they successfully win cases. The firm has earned recognition including membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the 2025 Top Workplace Award, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

With a proven track record demonstrating local experience and national reputation, Fields Law takes a comprehensive approach to complex cases by offering multiple legal services under one roof through what they call the Fields Law Advantage. The firm has helped thousands of clients every year navigate challenging situations involving insurance companies, government agencies, and large corporations. Their disability practice assists clients through application and appeal processes for long term disability, short term disability, and Social Security disability claims. For workplace injuries, their workers’ compensation lawyers help injured workers obtain necessary medical treatment and wage loss benefits while guiding them through the often confusing process. The personal injury team handles serious injury cases seeking compensation for victims and families affected by others’ negligence. Additionally, their consumer rights division has helped thousands throughout the United States identify potential issues with mortgage companies following bankruptcy proceedings and credit report errors. The firm maintains a dedicated Answer Center providing resources and information across all practice areas to help clients understand their rights and options.

www.fieldslaw.com/

Fox & Farmer Attorneys at Law is a personal injury law firm serving East Tennessee with offices in Knoxville at 8900 Executive Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923 reachable at 865-531-9400, Tri-Cities at 115 East Unaka Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601 reachable at 423-390-0000, and Chattanooga at 1200 Mt Creek Rd Suite 485, Chattanooga, TN 37405 reachable at 423-390-0000, all operating Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Known as “The Car Wreck Pro Attorneys™” and “The FIRM You KNOW™,” the firm offers free consultations and only collects attorney’s fees if they secure compensation for clients.

Fox & Farmer specializes in personal injury, car accidents, commercial vehicle and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, and criminal defense throughout East Tennessee including Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities. The firm prides itself on being the firm clients know and trust, providing experienced legal representation for accident victims and those facing criminal charges, with a commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for clients throughout the region.

www.foxandfarmer.com/

 

The Hamilton Firm LLC is a Chattanooga personal injury law firm serving clients in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama with nearly 100 years of collective legal experience specializing in trucking accidents, car accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. The firm features one of Tennessee’s top-rated plaintiff personal injury attorneys, Patrick Cruise, along with attorneys John W. Chandler, Jr. and Annette T. Kelley, plus retired founding attorney Hubert E. Hamilton. With over $100 million recovered in settlements and verdicts for clients and their families, the firm has achieved remarkable results including a $17.5 million settlement in a federal class action case where John Chandler served as local counsel, a $5,366,855.99 products liability verdict in Georgia for a below-the-elbow amputation case, a $3.5 million verdict in a texting while driving case in Hamilton County Circuit Court, and a $3 million settlement for a tractor-trailer accident. The firm’s mission is to provide aggressive, effective, and ethical representation to accident victims in cases involving trucking, school buses, commercial vehicles, and other catastrophic injuries, with Patrick Cruise earning recognition as Avvo Rated 10.0, Super Lawyers Top 100, and board certification from ATAA, while Annette T. Kelley holds an Avvo 9.9 rating.

The Hamilton Firm LLC operates as a boutique practice emphasizing personal attention and service, ensuring clients work directly with one of their attorneys rather than being treated as just another case number. The firm offers free consultations available 24/7 with no fees until they win, providing specialized accident expertise through their board-certified trucking attorneys who understand the complexities of commercial vehicle accidents. Their meticulous approach includes gathering and preserving critical evidence, conducting witness interviews, working with accident reconstruction experts, and examining all aspects of collisions including road conditions and vehicle maintenance records. Clients praise the firm’s responsiveness and tenacity, with testimonials describing Patrick Cruise as having “the tenacity of a bulldog” and noting the firm’s ability to help navigate insurance issues to stress-free solutions. Located at 601 East Main Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408, the firm can be reached at (423) 454-3288 for free case evaluations, and they will even visit injured clients at their homes or hospitals if injuries prevent them from coming to the office.

www.thehamiltonfirm.com/


 

Dennis & Winningham Law is a premier personal injury law firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee serving injured victims throughout Whitfield County, Georgia and the surrounding Northeast Georgia region with over 75 years of combined experience. Led by partners Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham, the firm has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients injured in accidents throughout Dalton, Georgia and the greater Whitfield County area. The firm distinguishes itself through its “No Billboards, No B.S., Just Results” philosophy, focusing on personalized client care with a deliberately limited caseload that allows for highly individualized attention to each case. Their practice areas encompass car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, premises liability, slip and fall injuries, brain injuries, bicycle accidents, nursing home abuse, burn injuries, and wrongful death claims, with particular expertise in handling catastrophic injury cases that require extensive medical treatment and long-term care.

Dennis & Winningham Law provides comprehensive legal services including immediate evidence gathering, medical provider referrals for uninsured clients (with appointments typically scheduled within 24-48 hours), and aggressive negotiation with insurance companies, with most cases settling within four months without sacrificing value. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis and maintains a strict 24-hour response policy for all client communications, treating each client according to the Golden Rule – as they would want their own family to be treated. Their attorneys work directly with clients rather than delegating to junior staff, building trust and understanding each unique situation to maximize compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future lost income, and pain and suffering. The firm connects approximately 50 percent of their clients who lack health insurance with qualified medical providers through their extensive network, ensuring injured victims receive necessary treatment regardless of their insurance status. The main office is located at 5751 Uptain Road #407, Chattanooga, TN 37411 and can be reached at 423-373-7108 for free, confidential strategy sessions available 24/7.

www.dennisandking.com/whitfield-county-personal-injury-attorneys/


 

Clements & Eubanks is a Tennessee law firm with offices at 7213 Noah Reid Road Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423-713-7749) and 2494 North Mount Juliet Road Suite 100, Mount Juliet, TN 37122 (615-263-0950), operating Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with Saturday appointments available. The firm’s team of attorneys includes Jay Clements with over 35 years serving Chattanooga specializing in estate planning and probate administration, Terri Braswell Gilbert (Of Counsel) with 36 years of experience in wills and advance care plans, Drew Clements focusing on elder law and family law while serving as Tennessee Bar Association’s Elder Law Section Chair for 2024-2025, and Bryson Eubanks who expanded the practice to Nashville bringing expertise in Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, and Social Security disability. Together, the attorneys bring almost 80 years of combined Tennessee law experience, offering personalized legal consultations that make clients’ peace of mind their priority.

The firm provides comprehensive legal services with special emphasis on estate planning including living trusts, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and business succession; family law covering divorce, child custody and support, adoption, and prenuptial agreements; probate administration including small estate affidavits, will contests, and asset transfers; elder law services such as Medicaid planning, conservatorships, guardianships, and elder abuse protection; real estate law including deed preparation and landlord-tenant disputes; and litigation for personal injury, wrongful death, and nursing home abuse cases. Each attorney brings unique expertise with Jay Clements crafting solutions for aging parents’ needs and long-term planning, Drew handling probate, divorce, custody, business planning, and personal injury matters, and Bryson combining his Masters in Gerontology with legal expertise to provide holistic support for aging-related challenges, while the firm collectively serves clients throughout Tennessee with field-tested, diversified legal solutions designed to protect families, assets, and futures.

www.clementseubanks.com/

Harriss and Hartman Law Firm, P.C. has been serving clients in Rossville, Georgia, and Chattanooga, Tennessee since 1972 with over 100 years’ combined experience. The firm provides tailored and effective legal solutions across various fields including motor vehicle accidents, driving under the influence (DUI), personal injury, family law, criminal law, personal bankruptcy, probate law, and Georgia workers’ compensation. The legal team includes Brent James, Mark Newberry, Carson Royal, and Tom Horne, who bring deep community roots spanning more than 50 years.

The firm operates from 200 McFarland Avenue, Rossville, GA 30741 (706) 928-9887 and 2015 McCallie Ave, Suite B, Chattanooga, TN 37404. They have achieved notable case results including $3,500,000 truck wreck injury settlement, $2,500,000 truck wreck injury settlement, $2,000,000 personal injury claim, and $750,000 truck wreck injury settlement. The firm emphasizes personalized legal care tailored to each client’s unique circumstances with a compassionate and sensitive approach. They have a Spanish translator available when necessary and offer flexible fee arrangements with contingency fee options where legal fees come out of settlements secured. The firm is affiliated with professional organizations including Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, State Bar Of Georgia, Chattanooga Bar Association, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. They provide comprehensive personal injury representation with a network of engineers, accident reconstructionists, and medical experts to build strong cases for clients.

 

www.harrisshartman.com/


 

Luther-Anderson, PLLP is an insurance defense and litigation law firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee located at Suite 700, One Union Square, 100 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37401, reachable at 423-756-5034. Founded nearly 50 years ago, the firm consists of attorneys Alaric “Al” A. Henry, Daniel J. Ripper, Chloe E. Kennedy, Jennifer Baxter, Michael S. Jones, Kayli L. Martin, Bella Bombassi, and Brittany E. Gilder, with Samuel R. Anderson serving as Of Counsel in retirement. The practice focuses on insurance defense including nursing home liability, premises liability, product liability, construction litigation, and general tort defense, while also providing criminal defense, general litigation, personal injury, professional malpractice, family and divorce law, business and corporate litigation, and workers compensation and employment law services.

The legal team has over 100 years of collective experience primarily serving as a defense firm for the insurance industry, handling automobile liability, workers compensation, product liability, professional liability, premises liability, real estate matters, insurance coverage, and insurance fraud cases. The attorneys provide criminal defense representation for clients facing serious charges where freedom and life may be at stake, offering experienced and trustworthy counsel to guide clients through complex legal proceedings. Additional services include medical malpractice defense, legal malpractice cases, and complex litigation including multi-jurisdiction and class action claims, wrongful death, complex injury claims, and comprehensive insurance coverage litigation throughout Tennessee and Georgia, serving clients with a commitment to providing sound legal advice and well-prepared personal service.

www.lutheranderson.com/

Keyt Law Firm is a law firm in Chattanooga located at 901 Mountain Creek Road, Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN 37405, reachable at 423.541.3941 and fax 423.541.3942. Keyt Law Firm provides legal services throughout Tennessee with more than 49 years of combined experience, featuring attorneys Steven W. Keyt and David W. Keyt who use their knowledge and understanding to help clients navigate personal injury law, family law, divorce, civil law, and other matters. The firm operates under the philosophy that clients are like family, with clients being their top priority and pledge to provide quality and efficient legal representation while working with clients to get best possible outcome for their cases. Keyt Law Firm, PLLC offers free initial consultations to hear about client situations and advise on potential options, providing experienced and aggressive advocacy on behalf of clients.

Keyt Law Firm handles personal injury law, family law & divorce, civil law, and litigation matters, with more than 49 years of combined experience allowing attorneys to offer quality representation in variety of matters. The team provides responsive, creative and skilled legal representation clients deserve, committed to providing first-class legal service to clients and their families with compassion, communication, and results. Keyt Law Firm proudly serves clients in Chattanooga and surrounding counties in Tennessee, offering support with complimentary case reviews where attorneys don’t wait to get experienced and aggressive advocacy on client behalf. The firm maintains philosophy of understanding that legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why they bring decades of dedicated legal experience to the table, specializing in helping clients through various legal challenges while ensuring clients receive the responsive and skilled representation they deserve.

www.keytlawfirm.com/

Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC is a full-service law firm located at 130 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421, reachable at 423-892-2006. Established in 1988, the firm consists of partners Michael S. Jennings, J. Christopher Clem, James A. (Jim) Fields, Darald J. Schaffer, Jodi Harris Schaffer, William H. Vetterick, Nancy A. Cogar, and Brient Hobbs, with more than 160 years of combined legal experience. The practice serves as family law attorneys in Chattanooga while also handling adoption, auto accidents, corporate and business law services, conservatorship matters, corporate and commercial litigation, divorce, elder law, mergers and acquisitions, personal injury, wills and probate, and military legal defense, providing representation in all state and federal courts in both Tennessee and Georgia.

The firm specializes in adoption law providing expert guidance through the complex emotional process, business law and mergers and acquisitions offering skilled guidance through all stages of business ownership from start-up to acquisitions, elder law protecting seniors’ rights and providing comprehensive legal solutions, auto accidents and personal injury with compassionate support and fierce representation for victims, and comprehensive family law services with experienced attorneys who have handled hundreds of adoption cases, commercial transactions, personal injury claims, and estate planning matters. Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC tailors services to unique situations to provide efficient and effective representation, maintains a history of achieving results for clients, and operates with a three-step process of learning about legal issues, pairing clients with experienced lawyers, and advocating for rights with seasoned legal professionals serving Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

samplesjennings.com/

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