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Brandon D. Fersten is a partner at Barnes & Fersten, PLLC who focuses exclusively on criminal, DUI and juvenile defense by regularly appearing in general sessions court, criminal court, and juvenile court to defend our clients. Brandon has successfully argued an appeal in Criminal Court that resulted in a reversal of the trial court's ruling. Brandon fights for our clients everyday in criminal cases that result in countless dismissals and favorable outcomes of criminal and juvenile delinquency charges through negotiations, hearings, bench trials and jury trials. Brandon's passion in representing his clients resulted in Brandon being awarded the Top 40 Under 40 award by The National Trial Lawyers and being named Best Lawyers' Ones to Watch.
Brandon graduated Magna Cum Laude with a concentration in Advocacy & Dispute Resolution from the University of Tennessee College of Law. During law school, Brandon made the Dean’s list three years in a row and he was awarded the prestigious CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Criminal Law, Advocacy Clinic and Negotiation. In 2020, Brandon was awarded the Jerry. P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award. Prior to law school, Brandon received his bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of South Florida.
When Brandon is not practicing law, he enjoys playing softball and golf, watching sports and hiking in the Great Smokies with his wife, Taylor. If you see Brandon somewhere on the weekend, you will most likely see him accompanied by his first daughter Lilly, an English Golden Retriever, and his newborn son Colton Dallas.
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mr.Fersten is a rare find in the legal profession. He is professional, highly effective, and deeply empathetic. He took the time to understand my situation and made me feel heard throughout the entire process. He secured a great outcome for my case, allowing me to finally move forward with my life an...
Posted by RM | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was very satisfied with the service provided by Brandon and his team. I had never been in trouble to this magnitude before and was extremely stressed and worried about the outcome. Brandon was very reassuring and handled my case with excellent communication. He was attentive, supportive, and always...
Posted by W | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Brandon is literally a truly amazing defense attorney. I hired him for a misdemeanor case that he was able to get dismissed against all odds. He went above and beyond and stood by me the entire time as I was a literal mess!! I wouldn’t think twice about hiring him for any civil case or criminal matt...
Posted by Ralph | September 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
We are exceedingly grateful to Attorney Fersten and the office personnel for representing us during what could have been a very harrowing vacation experience. From the initial virtual meeting to discuss our case through the preparation and to the court appearance, Mr. Fersten and staff were caring, ...
Posted by Jillian | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I feel so fortunate to have found the team at Barnes & Fersten. Attorney Brandon Fersten & Brittany made my potentially horrible situation as easy & painless as humanly possible. They were quick to respond to all questions & concerns, and always provided a clear & realistic set of expectations & dire...
"Mr. Fersten was opposing counsel on an eviction case. He was very prepared, did his research, and was very professional. His spot on legal arguments were frustrating for me at the time, but give me hope for the future of the legal profession."
"I met Brandon after his first year of law school, and even that early in his education it was immediately apparent that he had great potential as a lawyer. Since then I've seen him build on that potential to become a fantastic young attorney. It is exceedingly hard to find the combination of intelligence, work ethic, and ability to communicate well with clients, attorneys, and judges that Brandon has. The satisfaction he gets from a job well done helping people through difficult times, along with those other qualities, made me certain that I wanted to work alongside him."
"While working for Brandon, I learned he is a hard working, dedicated, and knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients. I endorse Brandon for all criminal matters and have seen first hand how his work ethic results in positive outcomes."
"I had the privilege of working with Brandon on several criminal and juvenile cases. Brandon is fantastic lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He is not only exceedingly hard-working, but he also takes the time to get to know his clients and connect with them on a personal level. One of Brandon's greatest strengths as a lawyer is the amount of hard work and effort that he puts into his case preparation. I highly recommend Brandon for anyone in need of legal representation."
"Brandon is a great lawyer who works tirelessly to ensure his clients get the best results. He takes the time to listen to his clients and then develops solid case strategies based on the unique facts of every case. If you’re looking for an intelligent and aggressive lawyer to help you fight your criminal charges then Brandon is the lawyer for you. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Brandon for a number of years. Even in law school, Brandon showed exceptional promise. As a practicing attorney, Brandon is ever the professional with judges, clients, and other attorneys. If you want to hire a client-focused, results-oriented attorney, Brandon is your man."
"I have been practicing in the area of Criminal Defense for almost 30 years and I have seen a number of lawyers - some good, some not so - come and go. I couldn't have a better opinion of Brandon Fersten and his potential to be a truly great lawyer. I have observed him come up over three years as a law student, and I have seen first hand the time and effort he puts into any project. His work product is consistently thoroughly researched, well organized, and completely thought out. In simple terms, his work is first rate. In addition, Brandon has a genuine "down home" manner about him that clients find extremely comforting and appealing. I have no doubt that Brandon will be one of the most sought after lawyers in the area in just a few years."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Jerry P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award, University of Tennessee College of Law
2019
Excellence for the Future Award: Advocacy Clinic, CALI
2018
Excellence for the Future Award: Negotiation, CALI
2018
Excellence for the Future Award: Advanced Criminal Law, CALI
2022 - Present
Owner, Barnes & Fersten
2019 - Present
Associate Attorney, Barnes Law Firm
2019 - 2019
Student Attorney, University Of Tennessee College Of Law
2018 - 2018
Law Clerk, Mcdonald, Levy & Taylor
2017 - 2019
Law Clerk, Barnes Law Firm
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National College of DUI Defense
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2019 - Present
Tennessee Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
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Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitAttorney
2019 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of TennesseeAttorney
2019 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2016 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2019
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
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