Prior to 2013, Quist, Fitzpatrick & Jarrard, PLLC was known as Jenkins & Jenkins, a partnership that was established in 1933 by Ray H. Jenkins and Erby Jenkins. Presently, the law firm is guided by senior member, Brian Quist, who has been with the firm since 1990. Mr. Quist focuses his practice in the area of commercial trial practice and business law.
Managing member Ryan Jarrard has been with the firm since 2007. Mr. Jarrard focuses his practice in commercial trial practice, bankruptcy litigation, and insurance defense. Mr. Jarrard was also appointed to be a Chapter 7 panel trustee in 2021. Attorney Mike Durr's practice focuses on major fire-loss insurance subrogation cases. Attorney Derrick Davis primarily assists clients with matters concerning intellectual property but also practices in the broader areas of business law and civil litigation.
Attorney Brian Sableman's practice is focused in the areas of criminal law, business litigation, as well as intellectual property law. Attorney Mariel Cooper practices in the areas of real property, business law, and general civil litigation.
Managing member Ryan Jarrard has been with the firm since 2007. Mr. Jarrard focuses his practice in commercial trial practice, bankruptcy litigation, and insurance defense. Mr. Jarrard was also appointed to be a Chapter 7 panel trustee in 2021. Attorney Mike Durr's practice focuses on major fire-loss insurance subrogation cases. Attorney Derrick Davis primarily assists clients with matters concerning intellectual property but also practices in the broader areas of business law and civil litigation.
Attorney Brian Sableman's practice is focused in the areas of criminal law, business litigation, as well as intellectual property law. Attorney Mariel Cooper practices in the areas of real property, business law, and general civil litigation.
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Quist, Fitzpatrick & Jarrard, PLLC is the successor and legacy to one of Knoxville's oldest law firms.
In 2013, the firm changed its name from Jenkins & Jenkins, PLLC.
Previous to that, the firm was known as Jenkins & Jenkins, a partnership that was established in 1933 by Ray H. Jenkins and Erby Jenkins.
Ray Jenkins (1897- 1980) was raised in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
He became an attorney of considerable notoriety in the field of criminal defense, in later years mostly murder and other capital cases.
In 2013, the firm changed its name from Jenkins & Jenkins, PLLC.
Previous to that, the firm was known as Jenkins & Jenkins, a partnership that was established in 1933 by Ray H. Jenkins and Erby Jenkins.
Ray Jenkins (1897- 1980) was raised in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
He became an attorney of considerable notoriety in the field of criminal defense, in later years mostly murder and other capital cases.
Michael Fitzpatrick joined the firm in 1979.
His area of practice focuses on bankruptcy and creditor rights matters.
He served on the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees from 1985 through 2019 and was the longest serving member in East Tennessee.
He is frequently a speaker for continuing legal education on bankruptcy related topics.
He retired in 2019 but remains of counsel with the firm.
His area of practice focuses on bankruptcy and creditor rights matters.
He served on the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees from 1985 through 2019 and was the longest serving member in East Tennessee.
He is frequently a speaker for continuing legal education on bankruptcy related topics.
He retired in 2019 but remains of counsel with the firm.
Brian Quist joined the firm in 1990 and has been a member of the firm since 1995.
He is presently the firm's managing member.
He is a 1987 graduate of the Duke University School of Law.
Mr. Quist's practice focus is on representing corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, businesses, and people in business.
His representation of clients usually pertains to litigation but also includes business formations, contracts, transactions, and purchase and sale agreements.
He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association.
He is presently the firm's managing member.
He is a 1987 graduate of the Duke University School of Law.
Mr. Quist's practice focus is on representing corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, businesses, and people in business.
His representation of clients usually pertains to litigation but also includes business formations, contracts, transactions, and purchase and sale agreements.
He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association.
Ryan E. Jarrard joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in 2007, and became a member in 2013.
Prior to joining the firm he was employed by a local law firm practicing mainly in the area of worker's compensation.
He has considerable litigation experience and has successfully tried jury and non-jury trials in Tennessee State Courts and Federal Court.
In addition, he represents several business and individual clients in litigation and non-litigation matters in State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.
Prior to joining the firm he was employed by a local law firm practicing mainly in the area of worker's compensation.
He has considerable litigation experience and has successfully tried jury and non-jury trials in Tennessee State Courts and Federal Court.
In addition, he represents several business and individual clients in litigation and non-litigation matters in State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.
Michael Durr has brought and defended numerous million-dollar property loss claims as lead counsel-from the loss scene investigation, through trial and every stage of the appellate process.
This includes a 2011 Tennessee Supreme Court victory in Federal Insurance Company a/s/o Robert and Joanie Emerson v. Martin Winters, a case of first impression that established general contractor responsibility for the work of its subcontractors in Tennessee.
Michael Durr's focus is on complex fire and explosion litigation.
This includes a 2011 Tennessee Supreme Court victory in Federal Insurance Company a/s/o Robert and Joanie Emerson v. Martin Winters, a case of first impression that established general contractor responsibility for the work of its subcontractors in Tennessee.
Michael Durr's focus is on complex fire and explosion litigation.
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