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11/14/2018

Happy Veterans Day to our our vet Tony Thompson! Thank you for your service!

09/03/2018

Working on Labor Day here! (But not too hard)

07/30/2018

Today, Heard Law is celebrating the dismissal of a headline criminal case successfully argued by our very own Mark Kovach. The case, State of Tennessee vs. Justin Gholson, involved the recent fatal altercation at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville; the defendant was originally charged with criminal homicide, but Mark convinced the state that his client acted in self-defense, leading to the case's dismissal today. Click below to read more.

One of Heard Law's partners, attorney Mark Kovach, successfully argued for a dismissal today in the case of State of Tennessee vs. Justin Gholson . The defendant was charged with criminal homicide in...

07/27/2018

Check out our latest blog post, featuring a brief interview with Laney (and a guest appearance by her kitty Roxie!)

Want to get to know Elaine (Laney) Heard Cuthbertson, the founding member of Heard Law? Check out our interview below to learn more about Laney, her love of animals, and her passion for art history!

07/26/2018

Legal term of the day:
"Nolle prosequi", a Latin term meaning "no further prosection". This term is used when a plaintiff or prosecutor decides not to pursue the charges against a defendant.
Yesterday, Laney represented a client in Sumner County who faced a charge of aggravated burglary. Through her hard work, her client was granted a notice of nolle prosequi, and is no longer facing prosecution on the charge.
To learn more about the term, check out Wex Legal Dictionary from Cornell Law School below. If you or someone you know is in need of legal representation, contact Heard Law to schedule a free consultation and let us get to work for you.

(nol-ee pros-ee-kwee) Latin for "we shall no longer prosecute." At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case or a plaintiff in a civil case stating that he will no longer pursue the matter. In a criminal case, the statement is an admission that the charges cannot....

06/28/2018

Laney's morning was spent at the historic Williamson County courthouse in Franklin, just down the street from Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant. She says that she could smell their bacon frying all the way from the courthouse!

06/26/2018

Check out our slideshow of Rutherford County's brand-new judicial building! Featuring twelve courtrooms and beautiful views, this structure is built to impress.

Got a case pending in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Verge, or surrounding areas? Heard Law Group accepts cases throughout Rutherford County. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation!

06/25/2018

Laney's cat Roxie made a special appearance at the office this afternoon! She spent the day enjoying the view, greeting clients, and ensuring that everything at the office was running smoothly. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and say hi to Roxie!

06/24/2018

Our team, joined by Judge Monte Walkins, enjoyed a fun-filled evening last night at Top Golf Nashville!

From left to right: Shaw Cunningham, Judge Monte Walkins, Elaine (Laney) Cuthbertson, and Anthony (Tony) Thompson.

06/22/2018

At Heard Law, we take pride in our commitment to communication. That's why we're excited to share our most recent client testimonials, all of which indicate Heard Law's dedication to excellence in representation. Ready to let your voice be Heard? Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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