by Jedidiah McKeehan | Sep 19, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan You have probably never been questioned or arrested by the police, but, in the unlikely case this happens in the future, here are some tips to keep in mind and some misconceptions presented by movies and TV that you may want to avoid. When you are...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Sep 12, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan In Tennessee, small claims court is called General Sessions Civil Court. This is the appropriate court if are suing for $25,000.00 or less (considered a “small claim” in the state of Tennessee). Any amount above $25,000.00 goes to a different...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Sep 6, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan When people get arrested, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh no, I’m going to jail and who knows how long I’ll have to stay.” But what they often forget about is the enormous cost that can be associated just with getting arrested and...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Aug 29, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan Before we get into the advantages and disadvantages of a living trust, let’s define exactly what we mean by the term living trust. What is a living trust? A living trust is a legal device people use to place their assets (property,...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Aug 22, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan With the 10th highest divorce rate in the United States (13 percent), chances are you or someone you know will go through the process of obtaining a divorce. And despite what you’ve seen on television or in the movies (“War of the Roses” comes to...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Aug 15, 2016 | Archives, Columnist, McKeehan, Uncategorized
By Jedidiah McKeehan attorneyknoxville@gmail.com You’ve heard the phrase, “I want to be awarded attorney’s fees,” in regard to litigation. But what exactly does that mean and when does it apply? Generally, in the state of Tennessee, attorney’s fees are not...
