A highly educated friend, wise confidant and fierce advocateWhen you have a lot to lose, Earl Patton has a lot to offer. DUIs, misdemeanors and felony charges.Hire a lawyer who's been there and done that. Earl Patton knows divorce and child custody law in TNWhen you've been injured in a motor vehicle, truck or motorcycle accident, hire a caring expert.
When new clients arrive at my office, they are sometimes hopeless. They have heard horror stories about the legal system. Part of my job is restoring hope and convincing clients that the system is not going to eat them alive. I am fond of telling clients when they first walk into my office that I'm sorry they are here. I understand that most people would prefer to lead lawyer-free lives. My middle name is Earl and that is what my friends call me and that is what I want my clients to call me. If you want to hire me and I think enough of you and your case to accept the representation, I will be your highly educated friend, wise confidant and fierce advocate who will fight for your full recovery or vindication.
My practice consists mostly of the following types of cases: Personal Injuries, Divorce, Child Custody, and Criminal Defense.
PERSONAL INJURY: As a first year law student, I went to work for a law firm preparing personal injury cases for trial. During my last year of law school, I accepted employment with State Auto Insurance as a Claims Adjuster...in many ways, the exact opposite role! I did this because I wanted to know how both sides of a personal injury case worked and thought. Since then, I have dedicated a substantial portion of my career to keeping abreast of personal injury law and trial strategies for people who have been hurt in car, truck and motorcycle accidents. I'm sorry you've been hurt and I will do everything I can to make it right. I love fighting for clients I believe in.
DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY: I am a 49 year old father of four kids...11, 13,18 and 21. I am divorced from the mother of my oldest two kids. I am not particularly proud of that, but I am not ashamed of it either. I understand that marriage is unbelievably difficult in even the best of circumstances. My oldest kids were about 2 and 5 when the divorce occurred. By that time in my career, I had successfully tried a number of divorces, but in retrospect, going through my own probably taught me the most about this area of the law. I empathize with my clients because I know what's at stake. I am now happily married to the mother of my youngest two and am proof that rainbows sometimes do follow rain. Chances are that no matter how unique your own circumstance is, if I have not seen it before in a case I have tried, I have lived through it personally. I have the knowledge and experience that can help you through it too.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: What can I say? I went to college! I have always cheered for the little guy...the underdog. Make no mistake about it... in a criminal prosecution, the Defendant is the underdog. The government has a full staff of lawyers who sometimes believe the police can do no wrong and that the word "defendant" is equivalent to the word "criminal". Every criminal defendant needs a champion with the heart of a teacher...to teach the government the difference. DUI convictions have devastating consequences and you cannot afford NOT to have an experienced lawyer in your corner when facing such charges. I can, and will, help.
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PATTON & HYDER, PLLC
645 S Main St Ste 104
Crossville, TN, 38555-5069
Patton & Hyder, PLLC
4120 Peavine Road
Crossville, TN, 38571
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2000 | 06/29/2022 |
Legal answers | 13 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Notable | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Patton & Hyder, PLLC | 2007 - Present |
Attorney | Bean, Smith, Burnett & Patton | 2002 - 2007 |
Attorney | UPCHURCH & PATTON | 2000 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2002 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2002 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Cumberland County Bar Association | Past President | N/A |
Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
National School Boards Association, Council of School Attorneys | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Cumberland Nearsay | Four Factors that Affect a Court's Child Custody Decisions | 2018 |
Cumberland Nearsay | Upper Cumberland Lawyer Details Grandparent Visitation Rights | 2018 |
Cumberland Nearsay | What Damages Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Lawsuit | 2017 |
Cumberland Nearsay | Divorce Lawyer Explains How Tax Reform Will Impact Your Settlement | 2017 |
Cumberland Nearsay | Rights of Non-Primary Residential Parents in Tennessee | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nashville School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Middle Tennessee State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Cumberland County Board of Education Inservice | Discipline of Certified Employees in a School System | 2014 |
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Matthew McClanahan, Unknown Attorney on May 2, 2021
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Patton is a strong advocate for his clients and handles himself with the utmost decorum and professionalism. If you are looking for an attorney with the heart of a teacher, look no further. I would not hesitate to recommend any of my friends or family to him.
Jonathan Hamby, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Earl Patton is a hard-working, intelligent lawyer who demonstrates professionalism in every aspect of his practice. I highly recommend him to potential clients and endorse him as a colleague.
Michael Colavecchio, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Earl is a very aggressive attorney who fights for his clients, and has a vast knowledge of not only Personal Injury cases, but also Social Security, Criminal Defense and Family law cases.
Christopher Ingrum, General practice Attorney on Aug 16, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. Earl Patton and I attended law school together and studied for the bar exam together. He is intelligent, hard working, and a fine attorney. I am proud to call him a friend. I would recommend a family member or friend to Earl without reservation.
Kenneth Williams, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Earl is a very good lawyer for the legal needs of people in and around Crossville, and I highly recommend him