Chris Clark, a partner at Patton
& Pittman, successfully argued for a substantial bond reduction in one of Clarksville ’s most
high-profile murder cases last week. Clark represents a mother who has been charged, along
with her husband, with the murder of her young child. During Clark ’s
cross-examination, the lead detective admitted to the court while under oath
that she did not believe that the mother had caused the injuries that lead to
the child’s death. She further testified
that there were no witnesses or direct proof that the mother had caused any of
the unfortunate injuries. The court
immediately lowered the quarter-of-a-million dollar bond to $25,000.
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
It's The New Year: How Much Insurance Do You Have?
The new year is a good time to reevaluate your vehicle insurance needs. We are inundated with ads for companies selling minimum limits insurance. The latest is a commercial in which the narrator says "your neighbor drove his car through your house. Thankfully he had minimum limits insurance from ****."
Frankly I would not be happy to have the insurance adjuster tell me that she is sorry that only a small part of my damage will be paid because there was not enough insurance. Vehicle insurance protects you when you cause a wreck and, maybe more important, protects you if you are hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver.
Imagine you accidentally cause a wreck causing a life-altering injury to a child. Now imagine that an uninsured driver causes such an injury to your child. In either situation you need to have as much vehicle insurance as possible. The minimum limits ($25,000.00 in Tennessee) will do little to protect you.
Insurance is relatively cheap. Take five minutes this new year and call your agent. Remember that minimum limits equals minimum protection.
Frankly I would not be happy to have the insurance adjuster tell me that she is sorry that only a small part of my damage will be paid because there was not enough insurance. Vehicle insurance protects you when you cause a wreck and, maybe more important, protects you if you are hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver.
Imagine you accidentally cause a wreck causing a life-altering injury to a child. Now imagine that an uninsured driver causes such an injury to your child. In either situation you need to have as much vehicle insurance as possible. The minimum limits ($25,000.00 in Tennessee) will do little to protect you.
Insurance is relatively cheap. Take five minutes this new year and call your agent. Remember that minimum limits equals minimum protection.
Friday, January 3, 2014
New Year's Resolution: Estate Planning
The new year brings about many resolutions. One that we strongly urge you to think about is proper estate planning. With changes in the estate tax laws in Tennessee and at the federal level, it has never been easier to plan for your family's future when you pass away. Contact a competent attorney to discuss simple steps you can take to protect those you love. A simple will, healthcare power of attorney and living will can not only give you peace of mind, but will help simplify the issues that those you leave behind will have to deal with when you are gone.
I know it is not something we like to think about, but a few simple steps can ensure that your passing does not result in financial uncertainly for those you love when you are gone.
Contact Nathan Hunt or Chris Pittman at Patton & Pittman to discuss your options and have a happy new year.
I know it is not something we like to think about, but a few simple steps can ensure that your passing does not result in financial uncertainly for those you love when you are gone.
Contact Nathan Hunt or Chris Pittman at Patton & Pittman to discuss your options and have a happy new year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Nathan Hunt Elected President of the Montgomery County Bar Association
Nathan Hunt, a partner at Patton & Pittman, has been elected President of the Montgomery County Bar Association after serving as Vice President for 2013. Hunt's term will run through December of 2014. As President, Hunt will oversee the bar association for the fifth largest city in Tennessee with over 200 attorneys.
Hunt is the third partner from Patton & Pittman to serve as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association. Greg Patton was president of the Montgomery County Bar Association in 1999 and Chris Pittman was President in 2005.
Hunt is the third partner from Patton & Pittman to serve as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association. Greg Patton was president of the Montgomery County Bar Association in 1999 and Chris Pittman was President in 2005.
Attorney Pittman Speaks At Two CLE Programs In December of 2013
In December of 2013, Chris Pittman was a speaker at two different CLE programs in Montgomery County.
Pittman first spoke to the Montgomery County Bar Association on recent changes to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, which governs discipline of attorneys. Pittman has been a Committee Member for the Board of Professional Responsibility for 6 years. In that role, he often sits as a member of hearing panels on lawyer discipline. The 2 hour presentation was a part of the Montgomery County Bar Association's annual Christmas Ethics CLE.
Pittman was also a speaker at a twenty hour CLE sponsored by Warm Souls. In this CLE, Pittman spoke on the topic of "Running a Law Firm...For Profit." In this CLE, Pittman provided an outline of issues that impact the practice of law and making money as a lawyer.
Pittman first spoke to the Montgomery County Bar Association on recent changes to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, which governs discipline of attorneys. Pittman has been a Committee Member for the Board of Professional Responsibility for 6 years. In that role, he often sits as a member of hearing panels on lawyer discipline. The 2 hour presentation was a part of the Montgomery County Bar Association's annual Christmas Ethics CLE.
Pittman was also a speaker at a twenty hour CLE sponsored by Warm Souls. In this CLE, Pittman spoke on the topic of "Running a Law Firm...For Profit." In this CLE, Pittman provided an outline of issues that impact the practice of law and making money as a lawyer.
New Attorney Joins Patton & Pittman
Patton & Pittman is proud to announce that Allison Winters has joined our firm as an associate. Allison is a 2013 graduate of Ole Miss Law School and is a native of Cheatham County, Tennessee. Allison will primarily be working in the area of insurance defense litigation.
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