Meeting with an attorney in Memphis, TN does not have to be a difficult, confusing, or even time-consuming event. Whether you have a medical malpractice claim, suffered a personal injury, or were arrested in Memphis, there is no need to feel anxious about your consultation.  During your free consultation with an attorney at The Chiozza Law Firm, we will do our best to put you at ease while answering all of your legal questions and explaining the process.  To make sure a clien... Read More

Reckless driving and drag racing seem to be getting a lot of attention in the Memphis area recently. There is no doubt that the reckless driving tactics of Memphis drivers has gotten worse over the past few years. It has become a serious safety issue that is in the process of being addressed by local and state officials. As we wrote about in this article, drag racing became an A misdemeanor on July 1 across the State of Tennessee. The new law increased possible jail time for the offense of... Read More

  Every year, lawmakers in Tennessee change certain laws, or add new laws altogether, in the hopes of keeping up with evolving societal practices.  While many of these changes are welcome, some are downright strange and unnecessary. The unnecessary changes are usually the result of a successful lobbyist group that will work to their benefit should the new or amended law pass. Either way, it is always a good idea to review some of the more important changes in the laws each year. ... Read More

Every U.S. citizen will at one point or another be called for jury duty. Whether or not you actually have to attend will depend on the case and if it’s settled before the court date. As an American, jury duty is a civic responsibility and you are required, by law, to show up if you are called. There are, however, legal ways to get out of jury duty, including military service, attending school out of state, and proven financial hardships. What is Jury Duty? Jury Duty is, in short, yo... Read More