Practice Areas

Our Focus Is Civil Litigation

Civil litigation is at the center of our practice. We have experience practicing in all levels of the state court system, including General Sessions Court, Chancery Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Tennessee. Our firm is also able to represent clients in the federal court system, including the District Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of the United States.
Business Law & Contract Litigation
T. Jake Wolaver
Patrick M. Carter
Joshua L. Hogan
Insurance Defense Litigation
Julie C. Heffington
Real Estate Transactions & Title Services
T. Jake Wolaver
Divorce
Patrick M. Carter
Julie C. Heffington
Adoptions
Julie C. Heffington
Property Disputes
T. Jake Wolaver
Julie C. Heffington
Joshua L. Hogan
Probate Wills and Estates Planning
T. Jake Wolaver
Patrick M. Carter
Julie C. Heffington
Joshua L. Hogan
Wrongful Death
Patrick M. Carter
Julie C. Heffington
Personal Injury
Patrick M. Carter
Julie C. Heffington
Rule 31 Mediation
Patrick M. Carter
Julie C. Heffington
Land Use, Zoning and Planning
T. Jake Wolaver
Patrick M. Carter
Joshua L. Hogan
Municipal Law
T. Jake Wolaver
Patrick M. Carter
Joshua L. Hogan

Testimonials

Pamela

Very professional, experienced, and confident. I appreciate all the constant communication and updates. Thanks for helping me through a stressful situation. I am blessed and thankful for all your help. I would highly recommend Patrick to anyone.

Phil

I felt cared for and secure after leaving Julie’s office every time, knowing that I was being so well-represented. When new issues arose, she saw right through the smoke and tackled them without batting an eye.

Brett

Patrick gave me very helpful advice recently that gave me great peace of mind. I recommend him to any who need legal services in the Columbia area.

Sharon

Patrick Carter is skilled, knowledgeable, and eager to see business' he represents succeed. Mr. Carter gave me sound, honest advice that has been powerful in the launching of my business! He was clear, concise and sincerely wanted my business to grow and thrive. Mr. Carter genuinely cares about his client and their business.

Former client

Everything you would want from an attorney. We own a wholesale roasting company and two cafes. Our business leans on Patrick for so much and he always delivers. We trust his character and knowledge immensely.

Eric

Ms. Heffington and her staff were incredibly personable and professional. Ms. Heffington walked us through the process and was incredibly thorough and caring. We highly recommend her and her team.