The Law Office of Sheridan Randolph Blog

Legal insights, defense strategies, and expert guidance for Cleveland, TN clients

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June 12, 2025
Charged with a crime in Tennessee? Learn the key differences between misdemeanors and felonies, and how each can impact your rights and your future.
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June 12, 2025
Arrested in Cleveland, TN? Follow these critical steps to protect your rights and build your defense with help from a skilled criminal defense attorney.
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June 10, 2025
Learn how to avoid probate and protect your assets with estate planning tools like trusts, beneficiary designations, and joint ownership in Tennessee.
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May 19, 2025
Skipping a title search can lead to serious legal trouble. Learn the risks of unpaid liens, ownership disputes, and how to protect your investment in Tennessee real estate.
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May 12, 2025
Discover the most common real estate scams, how to spot fraud, and when you can take legal action in Tennessee. Protect your property rights and investments.
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April 13, 2025
Dying without a will in Tennessee triggers intestate succession laws. Learn who inherits, what the court decides, and how estate planning can protect your wishes.
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April 6, 2025
Learn how probate works in Tennessee, when it’s required, and how to avoid it through estate planning tools like trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations.
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April 3, 2025
Selling property in Tennessee? Learn what real estate disclosures are legally required and how failure to disclose can lead to costly legal trouble.
A woman is being tested for alcohol by a police officer in a car.
March 27, 2025
Can DUI evidence be challenged? Learn how breathalyzer results and field sobriety tests may be inaccurate—and how a DUI lawyer can fight for your defense.
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January 1, 2018
Think a handshake is enough to seal the deal? Discover why relying on verbal agreements in Tennessee can put your business at serious financial and legal risk.