With school starting throughout the Eastern district of Tennessee it should come as no surprise that determining what school a child or children should attend is no easy task for domestic attorneys around our state. Historically, this decision was determined by the parent whom exercised substantially more co-parenting days than the other. In lay terms…
Once upon a time, I was that girl. I loved to look at bridal magazines. I looked at every jewelry case I passed and dreamed of the day my beloved would fall on one knee and ask me to spend forever with him. The day of the proposal came and it was picture perfect –…
As criminal defense lawyers, our firm meets with several potential clients each month that have been charged with driving under the influence (or DUI). Most potential clients come into the office understanding that a DUI can carry serious penalties, including jail time and temporary suspension of his/her driver’s license. However, I have encountered many people…
CASE SUMMARY This case was brought before the appellate court to answer a certified question whether TCA § 55-10-413(f), which provides the TBI with a $250 fee for each BADT/BAT test used in every DUI/listed offense conviction, is unconstitutional in violation of due process and right to a fair trial under the Fifth, Sixth and…
We recently asked our staff members some questions so that you could get to know them a bit better. Meet Jenae A. Anderson! Q: What is your job title at Burton McKinnish? A: Senior Associate Attorney Q: What does your job entail? A: My job entails everything from client interviews (consultations) to full litigation of…
We recently asked our staff members some questions so that you could get to know them a bit better. Meet Jennifer McKinnish Burton! Q: What is your job title at Burton McKinnish? A: Owner/Partner Q: What does your job entail? A: I am the primary domestic relations attorney in the firm. I also am transitioning…
We recently asked our staff members some questions so that you could get to know them a bit better. Meet Tegan Couch! Q: What is your job title at Burton McKinnish? A: Social Security Paralegal Q: What does your job entail? A: Assisting with the Social Security files, keeping clients apprised of the progress of their claims,…
Burton McKinnish, PLLC is pleased to announce that founding partner, Benjamin S. Burton, has been selected to serve as an administrative law judge with the Social Security Administration. He will serve at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in St Louis, Missouri. Burton worked for the Social Security Administration prior to entering private…
On Saturday, August 26th, Burton McKinnish hosted a benefit for Rusty Jenkins of Gracie Barra Madisonville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu during the Mayweather v MacGregor boxing match. Rusty and Ben train together and recently while training for the World Championships Rusty contracted a serious staph infection and has overwhelming medical-related bills as a result. We were…
Communication is an issue – in marriages, in business relationships and when it comes to your case. Having practiced for well over a decade I have encountered the gamut of communication flows when it comes to clients. There have been clients who call to tell me every time their spouse spends $10.00 at the gas…
