Spivey & Spivey, LLP is a general practice law firm with half a century of experience in matters dealing with criminal law, divorce/custody, business disputes, personal injury, workers compensation, construction, civil litigation and medical malpractice. Richard A. Spivey ("Rick") started his practice in the late 1970s after graduating from Cumberland School of Law and practicing in Birmingham, Alabama handling civil and commercial litigation. However, in 1979 Rick found his true calling by returning to his hometown in Kingsport, Tennessee and starting a practice specializing in criminal law, domestic/divorce work and general litigation. Matthew A. Spivey ("Matthew") followed in his fathers footsteps after graduating from Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) in 2006, with honors, and practicing there for approximately six and a half years handling complex civil and commercial litigation. After gaining valuable training and experience in the large scale legal environment in Atlanta, Matthew and Rick followed through with their discussions and plans to start a practice together. Spivey & Spivey, LLP combines Ricks decades of trial experience in criminal matters with Matthews experience in complex civil matters, trials, arbitrations, mediations, motions, depositions, technology, research and the necessary skills which are demanded in todays legal environment. In addition to its primary members/partners, Rick and Matthew, Spivey & Spivey, LLP also employs associate attorneys and staff to assist with the case load and strives to promptly respond to and deal with all client needs. AREAS OF PRACTICE/LOCATIONS: Spivey & Spivey, LLP handles all areas of criminal law, from simple misdemeanors including DUIs, shoplifting and assault, to serious felonies ranging from aggravated assault to sex crimes and first degree murder. In addition, Spivey & Spivey, LLP handles all areas of civil litigation, including but not limited to, domestic (e.g. divorce, custody disputes, juvenile), personal injury (car wrecks, medical injuries, negligence), workers compensation, employment and contractual and business disputes. Spivey & Spivey, LLP practices in State and Federal Courts throughout Northeast Tennessee, including but not limited to the following cities/counties: Sullivan County (Kingsport, Bristol), Washington County (Johnson City, Jonesborough), Hawkins County (Rogersville, Church Hill, Mt. Carmel), Carter County (Elizabethton), Unicoi County (Erwin), Johnson County (Mountain City), Greene County (Greenville) and Hamblen County (Morristown). In addition, the firm handles select cases in other cities/counties throughout Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville) and is available for consultation on select cases in Georgia, as Matthew maintains a license to practice law in both Georgia and Tennessee.CONTACT US/CONSULTATIONS: Spivey & Spivey, LLP is available for free consultations by appointment. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. While our normal office hours are 8:30 to 5:30 p.m., we regularly schedule appointments after hours and on weekends as necessary to accommodate our clients busy schedules.