- Child SupportTennessee law does require that all child support payments be current before parents can receive their share of an estate through intestate succession, a will, or a trust.
- Premarital Agreement
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWIIf the death was due to criminal conduct, then normally the criminal case will proceed first. Often, a conviction can help force a settlement or be used to show fault in the civil case. A common example is when someone you love was killed due to a drunk driver. The DUI case will likely be tried first.
- Wrongful DeathThe lawyers of Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law are proud to be lifelong members of the communities we serve. For more than 70 years, our lawyers have cultivated a reputation of integrity and excellent client services. We have helped numerous people harmed by the actions of others — innocent people who are forced to deal with such serious conditions as painful burns and traumatic brain injuries. Our compassionate representation extends to families who have been harmed by the wrongful death of a loved one.
- Traffic ViolationsOperators of cars, trucks and motorcycles are required by law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, an important rule that drivers do not always follow. Drivers who fail to stop for pedestrians may be speeding or driving while distracted. Despite a ban on texting while driving, many people still break this law every day. Sending a single text message can cause a driver to not see a pedestrian crossing the street. If a driver is caught breaking a law in addition to hitting a pedestrian, he or she could face criminal penalties as well as civil penalties. This sentiment applies to other dangerous activities such as drinking and driving as well.
- Forgery
- Mergers and AcquisitionsGrowing and changing the structures of your business is both exciting and challenging. At Wagner & Wagner, our professional business attorneys help you make decisions that benefit your company, while minimizing current and future risks. We assist with business formation, making sure that you understand your options and ensuring that required documentation is properly filed. We have assisted our business clients with the formation of various business entities, including LLCs and corporations. When it’s time to expand or sell your business, we guide you through the entire mergers and acquisitions process, from initial negotiations to the execution of a sound deal. Our proven business law experience also includes hotel sales and extensive real estate development deals.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesSince 1945, individuals and businesses have trusted the lawyers of Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law to provide them with sound advice and guidance for a variety of business law needs. From the formation of your business entity to transactional needs and resolution of contract disputes, our skilled Chattanooga business law attorneys work to protect your business and financial interests. We provide reliable representation in matters involving various aspects of commercial and securities law, as well as skilled litigators for your most complex business matters.
- Workers CompensationYou only have 15 days to report a work injury to your supervisor. This means you have 15 days from the date of the accident, or 15 days from when a doctor told you that your injury was work-related, to tell your boss. You should tell your supervisor about the injury right away to avoid delaying your workers' compensation claim.
- Wrongful TerminationTechnically, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee solely because he or she was injured on the job. This would be a retaliatory discharge. However, it is relatively easy for employers to get around this restriction by finding another excuse to dismiss an injured worker. Almost every state operates under the principle of "at will" employment, meaning that your employer can fire you for any reason, or for no reason, at any time with very few exceptions. Nonetheless, you may have a case for wrongful termination if you can prove that...
- Employment Contract
- Premises LiabilityAlmost every activity you take part in involves someone else’s property, including shopping for groceries, visiting a friend or having dinner at a restaurant. Under Tennessee law, the owners of these properties have a legal duty to maintain them in a manner that prevents injury to visitors. When this duty is not met and injuries occur, the owner may be held financially responsible under the legal theory of premises liability.
- Property DamageTo prove that the driver was negligent, your attorney will present a series of evidence that includes your medical records, expert witness testimony, police reports, eyewitness statements and more. The point is to show that another reasonable person in the same position would have acted differently. The other point is to show that this collision resulted in actual damages to you, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and/or pain and suffering.
- Personal InjuryThe lawyers of Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law help industrial accident victims through the most challenging times in their lives. Our experienced Chattanooga industrial accident attorneys work hard to investigate the details of your accident and seek appropriate compensation, through workers’ compensation benefits or a personal injury claim. We pride ourselves on providing out clients with reliable representation they can trust.
- Medical Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityChronic pain.  Conditions like Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, certain types of arthritis, neck and back injuries like slipped or herniated discs, or other injuries that leave you unable to work may be covered under workers’ compensation. If your chronic pain cannot be alleviated or curd, you may be able to make a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, instead.
- Estate PlanningOur Chattanooga estate administration lawyers are skilled at helping executors and personal representatives identify and execute their duties. We help resolve disputes through negotiation and litigation.
- WillsThanks to movies and television, many people believe that leaving a will that says, “I leave my entire estate to XYZ†(or simply writing something down on a bar napkin) counts as a valid will. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the rules for wills and estate administration in Tennessee are very specific, and if you don’t follow them, your estate may be divided – or your will contested.
- TrustsWe have all seen the soap opera plots revolving around hidden wills, fake wills, disputes, and conflicts. Reality is rarely quite so dramatic, but it is helpful to have an impartial third party, such as an estate or probate executor, on hand to assist. Estate attorneys generally assist with drafting wills and trusts, while probate attorneys primarily function after someone has passed away; sometimes they are one and the same, helping before and after a death.
- ProbateCreating a will is an important process that requires meticulous attention to detail. Self-authoring a will can be a costly mistake. Without a thorough understanding of legal terminology and probate law, individuals may make errors that lead to their will being contested in court.
- BankruptcyBankruptcy law. Working with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer provides you with the best chance at obtaining the debt relief you need.