Family, Criminal Defense, and Drug Crime Attorneys in Clarksville

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble…for the Lord, your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you."—Deuteronomy 31:6

Caring, compassion and commitment

The lawyers at The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC in Clarksville, Tennessee are committed to providing caring, compassionate, and competent legal representation to our fellow citizens in their time of need.

Our family law and felony lawyers in Clarksville dedicate themselves to their clients, the advancement of the legal profession, and the Christian way of life.  We actively participate in legal organizations and involve ourselves in community activities.

To discuss your particular legal matter, we invite you to meet with members of our legal team.  Click on the names below to learn more about each of our attorneys:

Meet with our Tennessee criminal defense attorneys

Our legal team is comprised of Clarksville felony attorneys who represent clients charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors and felonies, as well as Clarksville DUI attorneys who fight for drivers charged with drunk driving in Tennessee and Kentucky.  Also, our Clarksville drug crime attorneys handle cases involving possession, sale, or trafficking of narcotics throughout Kentucky and Tennessee.

Rely on our family law and divorce attorneys in Clarksville

The legal team at The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC is qualified and experienced with all aspects of child custody, child support, and divorce, and our Clarksville military divorce attorneys are familiar with laws impacting those in the armed services.  Not many law firms in our region offer experienced military divorce attorneys in Clarksville. 

We're committed to helping people

As a client, you will receive our full commitment.  With offices in Clarksville, Tennessee, The Kennedy Law Firm serves clients throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, including the counties of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart, Cheatham, Houston, Dickson, Humphreys, and Henry in Tennessee, as well as Todd and Christian counties in Kentucky.  Call us today at 1.931.266.4107 or contact us online. We look forward to speaking to you about your situation.

Kevin C. Kennedy—Senior Member

E-mail: Kevin C. Kennedy

Areas of practice

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 1984

Recognition

  • Who's Who of Executives and Professionals, 1994

Education

  • Nashville School of Law, J.D., 1983
    • Phi Alpha Theta
  • Austin Peay State University, M.A., 1979
  • Austin Peay State University, B.S., 1978

Professional memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • The Gideons International, 1981–present
  • Tennessee Walking Horse, Breeders and Exhibitors, 1981–present

Academic activities

  • Instructor, Family Law, Draughns Junior College, 1987–present
  • Law and Banking, National Institute for Banking, 1986
  • Head of Legal Assistance Program, Draughns Junior College
  • Dean of Legal Studies, Draughns Junior College, Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee and Bowling Green, Kentucky

Publication

  • How to Make Money in the Tennessee Walking Horse Business, Kennedy Publishing, 1986

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Bruce A. Kennedy

E-mail: Bruce A. Kennedy

Areas of practice

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 1993

Education

  • Nashville School of Law, J.D., 1992
  • Austin Peay State University, B.S., 1980

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John T. Maher

E-mail: John T. Maher

Areas of practice

  • Criminal law
  • Contracts
  • Consumer protection
  • Real estate
  • Bankruptcy

Admitted to practice

  • US Middle District of Tennessee
  • US Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Tennessee
  • Tennessee, 1998
  • Certified Mediator, Knox County, Tennessee

Education

  • University of Tennessee, J.D., 1998 — degree emphasis in Litigation and Arbitration
    • Omicron Delta Kappa
    • Moot Court Board, 1996–1997
    • Graduate, Tennessee Mediation Clinic, 1997
  • Austin Peay State University, B.A., 1995

Professional memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association

Military service

  • United States Army, 1986–1992, E5

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Landon W. Meadow—of counsel

E-mail: Landon W. Meadow

Areas of practice

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 1988
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 1989
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1993
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1994

Recognition

  • Who's Who Among Practicing Attorneys, 1990
  • Licensed Minister, Vineyard Christian Fellowship

Education

  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville, J.D., 1988
  • The Citadel, B.S., Business Administration, 1985

Professional memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Vice-President, Young Lawyers Section, 1990
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Christian Legal Society

Academic activities

  • Instructor, Family Law, Draughns Junior College, 1987–present
  • Law and Banking, National Institute for Banking, 1986
  • Head of Legal Assistance Program, Draughns Junior College
  • Dean of Legal Studies, Draughns Junior College, Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee and Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Ryan K. McFarland

E-mail: Ryan K. McFarland

Areas of practice

 

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 2003
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2004

Education

  • University of Memphis, J.D., 2002
  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.A., 1997

Professional memberships

  • American Bar Association, Member, Litigation Section
  • Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America

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Adrian R. Bohnenberger

E-mail: Adrian R. Bohnenberger

Areas of practice

  • Wills
  • Contracts
  • Landlord and tenant law

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 2002

Education

  • University of Memphis, J.D., 2001
    • Cecil C. Humphreys Fellowship
  • College of Charleston, B.A., 1994

Professional memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Divorce/Family Law Section

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Jacob P. Mathis

E-mail: Jacob P. Mathis

Areas of practice

  • Family law
  • Adoption
  • Immigration
  • Civil Litigation

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 2007
  • U.S. Middle District of Tennessee, 2010

Education

  • Capital University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2007
  • Murray State University, B.S., Economics, 2003
  • Member, Phi Alpha Delta

Teaching

  • Instructor, Daymar Institute, 2009

Memberships

  • Tennessee Bar Association, 2008
  • Montgomery County Bar Association - Board Member

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Steven T. Richardson

E-mail: Steven T. Richardson

Areas of practice

  • Real estate
  • Bankruptcy
  • Divorce
  • Collections
  • Juvenile
  • General civil

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 1994

Education

  • Nashville School of Law, J.D., 1994
  • Austin Peay State University, B.S., 1989

Award

  • Eagle Scout

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Amy C. Bates

E-mail: Amy C. Bates

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 2010

Areas of practice

  • Family law
  • Juvenile law
  • Real estate
  • General practice

Education

  • Sewanee, The University of the South, B.A., 2004
  • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2009
  • Awarded the Distinction of Order of Gownsmen, 2004

Professional memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association

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Lee W. Berry IV

E-mail: Lee W. Berry IV

Areas of Practice

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Consumer protection
  • Criminal Law
  • DUI Defense
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Adoption law
  • Custody
  • Domestic relations law
  • Juvenile law
  • Immigration
  • Workers Compensation
  • Contracts
  • Military/Veterans law

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 2008
  • Mississippi, 2008

Education

  • University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2008
    • Cambridge University, Downing College, 2004
  • Vanderbilt University, B.S., 2003
    • Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2001

Professional memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • American Legion
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart

Military service

  • Captain, U.S. Army Reserves, 2003–present
    • Purple Heart, 2007
    • Combat Action Badge, 2007
  • Enlisted, U.S. Army Reserves 1999-2003

Academic Activities

  • Mississippi Law Journal, Associate Articles Editor, 2005-2008
  • Academic Excellence Program, Teaching Assistant, 2004-2005
  • Helping Paws Volunteer Organization, Founder and President, 1999-2003
    • Volunteer Service Leader of the Year, 2001

Publications

  • Standards of the Standards of Review, 3 VETERANS L. REV. 263-83 (2011), available online at http://www.bva.va.gov/docs/VLR_VOL3/5-Berry-StandardsOofTheStandardsOfReviewPages263-283.pdf.
  • Bell on Mississippi Family Law, 75 MISS. L.J. 637 (2006).
  • Student to Soldier, THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Aug. 2006 - Aug. 2007 (wrote a weekly newspaper column addressing a range of topics, including Soldiers’ living conditions, life on the front lines, and the importance of patriotism).

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Jennifer H. Ray

E-mail: Jennifer H. Ray

Admitted to practice

  • Tennessee, 2010

Education

  • The University of Alabama, B.A., cum laude, 2007
  • Mississippi College School Law, J.D., 2009
  • Member, University of Alabama Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society
  • Member, Phi Delta Phi, 2007–2009

Professional memberships

  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Teaching

  • Paralegal Instructor, Nashville, TN, 2010–present

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Hillary T. Monroe

E-mail: Hillary T. Monroe

Admitted to practice

  • Licensed in KY �?? 2011
  • Tennessee, 2010

Education

  • Centre College, VA, 2005
  • Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, 2009
  • Earned the Order of Scribes distinction, recognizing excellence in legal writing, 2009
  • Awarded 3rd Place in Annual Kentucky Bar Association Essay Competition, 2010
  • Member, Phi Alpha Delta, 2006–2009

Professional memberships

  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy

Language proficiency

  • French

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