Many professionals in Tennessee do not realize that a DUI charge can affect far more than their driving privileges. For individuals holding professional licenses in healthcare, law, real estate, finance, education, and other regulated fields, a DUI arrest or conviction may trigger additional consequences that threaten their ability to continue working in their chosen profession.
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Filing for divorce in Wilson County, Tennessee, can feel stressful, but knowing the basic process can make it easier to handle. In general, the case begins by filing a Complaint for Divorce in the proper court, and local court forms are available for divorce cases with or without children.
View PostWe understand that going to court can be a stressful affair. And although this is the case, we’d like to help ease you through the courtroom process. Here, we’ve provided some information on what to expect and what’s expected of you when you go to court.
View PostTennessee’s DUI laws just got tougher in 2026. Anyone who drives in this state, especially those already dealing with a DUI or implied consent charge, needs to understand how these changes raise the stakes for refusing tests, losing their license, and challenging evidence in court. While laws are subject to change, this overview highlights the most important changes and explains how Hagar & Phillips can help protect your rights under the new rules.
View PostFor many families in Tennessee, adoption is a meaningful way to grow their household and build new legal relationships with a child. Adoption is not a one‑size‑fits‑all process; there are several common paths that families use, each with its own focus and structure. Understanding the general types of adoption can help people in Middle Tennessee decide which route might align best with their goals and situation, even if they are only beginning to explore the idea.
View PostFor unmarried parents, custody and visitation questions often begin in juvenile court rather than in a divorce case. As of July 1, 2026, Tennessee law now requires a parent-education seminar in certain juvenile-court cases involving children, adding an important step for parents working to establish custody, parenting time, or child-support arrangements.
View PostTennessee is seeing new attention on a bill that would expand when deadly force could be used on private property. Supporters say it strengthens property rights, while critics warn it could blur the line between self-defense and criminal conduct. That makes it a timely article for anyone following criminal law and public safety trends in Tennessee.
View PostA recent Tennessee Supreme Court decision is a good reminder that what happens in the first few hours of a criminal investigation can shape the entire case. In State of Tennessee v. Antonio Demetrius Adkisson, the Court vacated two second-degree murder convictions after finding that the defendant’s confession was involuntary, even though he had been given Miranda warnings.
View PostA recent federal enforcement action in Nashville shows just how serious criminal cases can become in Middle Tennessee. Federal and state leaders announced indictments against dozens of people as part of a new Homeland Security Task Force, with charges including drug trafficking, carjacking, assault on law enforcement, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses.
View PostThis week’s article comes from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and takes a closer look at fentanyl-related death cases.
View PostThis week, we are reading an 80-page state investigation report detailing the medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown that harmed four surgical patients. The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission's findings reveal multiple safety failures that allowed pharmacy technicians and a pharmacist to administer potassium phosphate instead of the intended local anesthetic, mepivacaine, to patients undergoing joint replacement surgery.
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