Samples, Jennings, Clem, and Fields, PLLC - Family Law Attorneys Chattanooga, TN

Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC is a full-service law firm in Chattanooga serving businesses and individuals across family law, adoption, business matters, elder law, and personal injury since 1988. Led by eight experienced partners, the firm provides comprehensive legal representation across Tennessee and Georgia state and federal courts.

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Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC is a full-service law firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving Hamilton County and surrounding areas across Tennessee and Georgia. Since its founding in 1988, the firm has built a reputation for providing high-quality legal representation to both businesses and individuals across a broad spectrum of practice areas.

The firm's practice encompasses family law, adoption, business and commercial matters, elder law, personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death claims. In family law specifically, the firm handles divorce, custody matters, and related proceedings. The adoption practice offers expert guidance through the complex and often emotional adoption process from beginning to end. For business clients, the firm provides skilled counsel on contract negotiation, corporate governance, commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and general business law needs at every stage of ownership, from start-up through exit.

Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields is led by eight partners: founding partner Michael Jennings (licensed since 1984), Chris Clem (licensed since 1993), James A. Fields (licensed since 1985), Darald Schaffer (licensed since 2010), Jodi Harris Schaffer (licensed since 2008), William H. Vetterick (licensed since 2016), Nancy Cogar (licensed since 2013), and Brient Hobbs (licensed since 2018). This depth of experience and multiple practice-area specialties allows the firm to provide comprehensive legal support across disciplines.

The firm's approach centers on tailored representation rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. When clients engage the firm, they receive access to the full team's knowledge and resources. The firm is licensed to represent clients in all state and federal courts in both Tennessee and Georgia, expanding its capability to serve clients across the broader region.

The firm emphasizes a three-step process: first, comprehensive consultation to understand all legal issues; second, pairing clients with experienced attorneys suited to their specific situation; and third, dedicated advocacy to protect clients' rights and achieve their goals. Whether handling a sensitive family matter, guiding a business through commercial negotiations, protecting a senior's interests, or seeking compensation for injury, the firm positions itself as a trusted advisor through significant life and business transitions.

Overview compiled from the firm's website