Mickles & Smith Law Firm

08/23/2021

In General Sessions Court, you can file a small claims suit for up to $25,000. If someone owes you money, we would love to assist you. Our collections specialists will work closely with you to insure a favorable outcome. Call us today at 423-266-1237 and we can discuss whether a suit in General Sessions Court is right for your situation.

From maximum court limits to statutes of limitations, learn the basics about General Sessions Court in TN & where you can get help with your TN Small Claim case

08/20/2021

If someone who owes you money files bankruptcy, you may need to file a proof of claim.

A proof of claim is the paperwork that a creditor must file before getting paid in a bankruptcy case. Under the bankruptcy payment system, some debts—like income tax and domestic support obligations—have "priority" status and are paid before other claims.

The proof of claim tells the bankruptcy trustee about the type of claim, as well as how much a creditor is owed, so the trustee can determine the amount to pay the creditor if anything.

If you have any questions about filing a proof of claim, bankruptcy filing procedures, objections to claims, or any bankruptcy questions, contact us today at 423-266-1237.

Information about proofs of claims in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and whether you can object.

08/10/2021

in 1993, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist swore in Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a Supreme Court justice. RBG became the second woman on the Supreme Court and its first Jewish member since 1969. She was confirmed 96-3 by the Senate the week prior to her swearing-in. According to the Supreme Court, she has exceeded the average length of service by almost a decade. She is pictured here speaking at the 2010 ABA House of Delegates meeting when she was honored with the prestigious ABA Medal.

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08/09/2021

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A few weeks ago, I went to Chancery Court on a conditional judgment motion and part of my presentation to the Judge was to acknowledge how rare it is to be in court on conditional judgment proceedi…

08/06/2021

"A common misconception is that you have to be either old or rich to have an estate plan, which is why a lot of young people avoid it. But the reality is that estate planning is important regardless of your age or wealth—even if you are young and have modest assets."

Everyone needs an estate plan! Call us at 423-266-1237 today and lets get yours started.

Are you in your 20s or 30s and want to learn more about estate planning but don’t know where to begin? Do you want to know which essential documents should be included in your estate plan?

08/04/2021

In light of the changing regulations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it can be hard to determine what your rights are as a landlord or a tenant. If you are unsure, give us a call today at 423-266-1237. Our attorneys have extensive experience protecting both landlord and tenant rights and we would love to assist you.

Find out if there's an eviction ban or utility shutoff moratorium where you live. Get the information and resources you need to protect your tenant rights.

06/22/2021

Did you know that some delinquent customers won't pay until they get the first call from the debt collector? Without the help of a professional third-party debt collector, many creditors will simply ignore you until you go away.

Does someone owe you money? Mickles & Smith specializes in debt collections of all sizes. Give us a call today at 423-266-1237.

Now is the time to consider your plans for 2021. Do they include a professional debt collector?

06/07/2021

Your estate plan is much more likely to be successful when you recognize and avoid the most common mistakes and take some key actions that often are overlooked.

Call us today for a free consultation at 423-266-1237.

Most estate plans fail. Simple steps can ensure yours isn't one of them.