TURNER & NEWKIRK - Key Persons
Practicing Since 2005, Mr. Turner is a zealous advocate for his clients. Whether he is defending a serious criminal charge or fighting to get you the money you deserve from an injury or contract breach, you will not be disappointed in his litigation abilities. Mr. Turner is extremely approachable and stays in constant communication with all of his clients. Preparation is the key to success in any legal matter, and Mr. Turner strives to out-prepare all of his adversaries and exceed his clients' expectations.
Job Titles:
- Legal Coordinator
- Madelyn Douglas Legal Coordinator
Before joining the Speek, Turner & Newkirk PLLC team, Ms. Douglas interned for the firm in the Summer of 2021 and Spring of 2022. After graduating from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in May of 2022, she became a full-time legal and office coordinator for the firm. Ms. Douglas intends to further her career by attending law school in the future.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Mady Moye Legal Assistant
Ms. Moye interned for the firm in the Summer of 2022 before becoming a legal assistant in the Spring of 2023. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in December of 2023, and intends to further her education by attending law school in the future.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Petra Keen Paralegal
Ms. Keen interned at Speek, Turner & Newkirk PLLC in the Fall of 2021 before joining the firm as a family law paralegal for Kiff L. Newkirk. In 2022, she finished with an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from Chattanooga State. Ms. Keen is a member of NALA and has NSLT accreditation.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Ryan Wheeler Associate
Practicing since 2017, Mr. Wheeler is an experienced and highly skilled attorney, serving clients throughout Greater Chattanooga and the surrounding counties. His practice areas include criminal defense and personal injury law.
Experience
Professionally, Mr. Wheeler has extensive experience in both criminal defense and personal injury law. During his career, he has successfully defended countless individuals in criminal matters, ranging from minor crimes like petty-theft and simple drug possession to more serious crimes such as criminal homicide, white-collar crime, and narcotics distribution. Moreover, Mr. Wheeler has participated the recovery of millions of dollars in settlements for personal injury clients. He understands the shrewd tactics used by insurance companies, the value of coordinated medical care for injured individuals, and, most importantly, leveraging negotiations to achieve maximum settlements in a minimum amount time. Whether charged with a crime or injured in an accident, go with a proven attorney with a track record of success.
Mr. Wheeler is licensed to practice law all 95 counties in Tennessee in addition to the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court. Also, he maintains memberships in good standing with the following organizations: the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and NORML.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Savannah Simpson Legal Assistant
Ms. Simpson interned for the firm in the Summer of 2022 before becoming a legal assistant in the Summer of 2023. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in December of 2023, and intends to further her education by attending law school in the future.