Tennessee has one of the highest denial rates for Social Security Disability applicants in the nation.
This month’s post is by Attorney Jay Barger. Jay focuses his practice on social security disability, family and business law, and personal injury. Have you been denied Social Security Disability benefits? We are here to help. Social Security administers two programs for people who have become disabled and need monthly benefit payments to make up for their […]
Divorce Means Big Changes – But They Can Happen Gradually
This month’s post is by Attorney and Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator Loren A. Sanderson. Loren focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption. It’s the most wonderful time of the year – unless you find yourself in an unhappy, unhealthy marriage. We have found that, oftentimes, clients wish […]
Laura Vaught wins the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet
This weekend, KRBHK Attorney Laura Vaught represented Rutherford County Farm Bureau in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. After three preliminary rounds, the elite eight semifinal round, and the final four, she was selected this year’s statewide winner! She won a new John Deere ZTrak mower, provided by TriGreen Equipment, and […]
Is Your Farm Ready for the Next Generation?
By: Laura Vaught One of my favorite things about growing up on a farm is the family legacy associated with our farm and the generations before me who have farmed. Many other farm families I know have also worked the same land for generations and would like to see that continue into the future. There […]
Please support Jason King and the Read to Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee
Our very own Jason King will be a celebrity speller at this year’s Read to Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee. The annual fundraiser will be held Thursday, November 8th at The Grove at Williamson Place from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The event will feature a selection of food from local eateries, a cash bar, live […]
Jason King selected for TBA’s Public Service Academy
Kudos to our own Jason King for being selected to participate in the TBA’s Innagural Public Service Academy class in Nashville! Twenty-nine attorneys from across the state have been selected to participate in the TBA’s first-ever Public Service Academy. The program is a nonpartisan training fellowship that aims to provide attorneys with the tools to run […]
KRBHK hosts RCCC Business After Hours
Prost! (Cheers!) Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC along with Lawyers Land & Title Services, LLC hosted the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on October 9, 2018. The Oktoberfest theme incorporated the sights, sounds and smells of the historical food and beer festival. To create the atmosphere of a […]
Jason King to present at The Annual RCCBA Fall CLE
Jason King will be presenting at The Annual RCCBA Fall CLE event on Friday, October 26th. He is speaking on “The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Domestic Relations.” Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. at Stones River Country Club, located at 1830 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Active Member cost is $75 and non-member cost is $140 […]
Does my son’s bankruptcy affect our jointly owned home?
by Jason King I bought a house jointly with my adult son, but he has incurred a lot of debt and wants to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Will the house be affected if he files? Short answer: Maybe, if the house can be sold for more than the balance of any liens against it plus […]
Kianna Cooper named recipient of David W. Kious Scholarship
Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC would like to congratulate Kianna Cooper as this year’s David W. Kious Scholarship recipient. Kianna is junior from Chattanooga and is majoring in Political Science/Pre-Law with a minor in Criminal Justice at MTSU. She plans on attending law school after graduation and becoming a lawyer “because I want […]
Loren Sanderson to teach Mediation at MTSU
Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC is excited to announce that attorney and Rule 31 listed civil mediator Loren A. Sanderson has accepted an adjunct teaching position in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Middle Tennessee State University. Loren will be teaching Mediation Procedure and coaching the MTSU Student Mediation team […]
Aretha Franklin had no will or trust at the time of her death
A will is one of the best gifts you can leave for your loved ones in the event of your death. The lack of a will or trust makes Aretha Franklin’s estate far more complicated and expensive than it has to be. By making a will, you ensure that your estate is distributed according to […]
J.D. Kious elected to JICL Board
We are excited to announce that J.D. Kious was recently elected to serve a 3-year term on the Board of Directors of Journeys in Community Living. This will mark J.D.’s third term on the Board. He is also a past Board Chair. Journeys in Community Living is dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities in choosing and […]
KRBH&K Welcomes Laura Vaught
Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC is pleased to announce that Laura Vaught has joined the firm as its newest associate. Laura is a Rutherford County native who grew up in the Lascassas community. She holds a J.D. with a business transactions concentration from the University of Tennessee College of Law and is licensed […]
Jay Barger named to Kymari House board
Congratulations to Jay Barger for being named to the board of directors of the Kymari House. Kymari House was founded to provide safe, supervised visitation service in Middle Tennessee offering a stress-free environment where kids can just be kids. It provides a conflict-free environment for parents to interact safely with their children regardless of the […]
Bankruptcy filings drop nationwide but remain highest in the nation in Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia
Despite a nationwide drop in bankruptcy filings, more Chattanoogans are still going broke. The number of bankruptcy filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chattanooga edged up slightly in the first half of 2018 to the highest level for the first six months of the year in five years. Bankruptcy filings in Chattanooga were still down […]
Ask an Attorney: Do I have to join my neighborhood’s HOA?
Q: I think my subdivision has a homeowners’ association. Do I have to be a part of it? A: In most cases, yes, you do have to be a part the HOA. When you purchased your property, you most likely became bound by the subdivision restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants will typically allow for the formation […]
Dump furniture illegally, face up to $2,500 fine in Rutherford County’s new Environmental Court
Violators caught illegally burning, dumping TVs or building brush piles in drainage easements could face punishments through a new Rutherford County Environmental Court. “A sofa and a recliner (dumped from a pickup) would get you a $2,500 fine,” County Solid Waste Director Mac Nolen said. Punishments can range from a $50 fine for littering trash out of automobile windows […]
2018 Property Reassessment: 6 things to know about Rutherford County’s new tax bills
https://krbslaw.com/2018-property-reassessment/Most of you have recently received reappraisals for your property from the Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office. This is a good article addressing the reassessment. If you are interested in challenging your assessment please contact us at 615-895-5566. We have extensive experience in litigation and real property issues in Rutherford County. Read the DNJ article link above.
Ask an Attorney – I think my neighbor built his fence on my property. What can I do?
First you should determine whether the fence actually does encroach onto your property. You can hire a licensed surveyor to make this determination. If you find that your neighbor has in fact built his fence on your property, you have three options: (1) you can kindly ask your neighbor to move his fence; (2) you […]