LAW OFFICE OF JOSHUA S - Key Persons
Dillon Zinser is a proud East Tennessee native. Dillon was born in Knoxville, but grew up in Maryville Tennessee. Shortly after graduating from college in 2013, Dillon moved to Knoxville, where he resides now. From a young age, Dillon wanted to be a lawyer to help people through difficult situations.
Dillon earned his Associate's Degree from Pellissippi State Community College, before transferring to the University of Tennessee to complete his Bachelor's Degree. Dillon spent three years working as a Supplemental Instructor and Tutor in Biology and Anatomy before commencing his legal education at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2016. In 2017, Dillon began working for the Law Office of Joshua S. Reed as a law clerk after completing his first year of law school. Upon his successful completion of the Bar Exam and being licensed to practice, Dillon joined the firm at the Law Office of Joshua S. Reed as an Associate Attorney. Dillon's practice focuses primarily on criminal defense and defending the rights of the accused, but Dillon also enjoys working on family law and estate planning matters for the firm. Dillon's science background taught him the importance of analyzing the specific facts of each situation, thinking unconventionally, and developing a personalized strategy based on the details of a client's case.
Dillon strives to give back to his East Tennessee community, through both his legal work and volunteering with local organizations. He is an active member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Blount County Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL), and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. During his free time, Dillon enjoys playing disc golf with his friends, hiking trails in and around the Great Smoky Mountains, riding his bike, and attending concerts around town.
Holly is a Knoxville native and a fourth generation Vol. After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science with Highest Honors from the University of Tennessee, Holly began a career in the legal field as a paralegal where she worked for three local firms. Holly then attended and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law with High Honors. While in law school, Holly received a number of awards including the International Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award and was selected as a Summers Rufolo Rodgers Scholar. Holly also competed on the National Trial Team and was the Moot Court Board Trial Competition Chair.
While in law school, Holly clerked for the United States Attorney's Office, the Federal Defenders of East Tennessee, and a private local firm, giving her knowledge and experience in both State and Federal court. Holly is passionate about criminal defense and believes in protecting the Constitutional rights of all persons accused of a crime.
When Holly is not in the courtroom, she enjoys a variety of hobbies. Holly is an avid crafter and crocheter. She also enjoys hiking, walking the local greenways, and exploring everything Knoxville has to offer. Holly is active in the community, volunteering not just with law-related events, but also with local groups like 4-H. Holly is the president of the Knox County 4-H Volunteer Leaders Organization and is the coach of the Knox County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Judging Team, and has been awarded the Charlene Powell 4-H Volunteer Award.
Helping people through difficult times has been a primary motivator of Joshua's since he was young. In the 7th grade, an immediate family member sustained an injury that resulted in months of tedious and difficult litigation proceedings. Joshua saw firsthand how frustrating and traumatic the legal system can be to good people and has since made it his goal to help them with the law. He was inspired to attend law school and to prioritize leading future clients through the murky waters of their legal cases.