Loudon, TN

Joe Ford

Joe Ford practices primarily personal injury and worker’s compensation law as partner at Ford & Nichols. He has maintained a private practice in Loudon since 1997. He has extensive experience dealing with insurance companies and all facets of handling cases through the trial and appellate levels of the legal system, focusing on civil litigation involving car wrecks, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, premises liability, and retaliatory discharge.

Brian E. Nichols

Brian Nichols practices primarily criminal and family law as partner at Ford & Nichols. He has extensive experience conducting jury and bench trials, as well as handling matters before state agencies, representing clients in custody, divorce, and all criminal charges.

Kris Frye

Kris Frye serves as the Loudon City Attorney and Loudon County Delinquent Tax Attorney. He assists families and individuals with their estate planning needs by crafting wills and trusts, and represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation relating to contract disputes, property disputes, and all manner of probate proceedings.

Blake Lee joined Ford, Nichols & Frye in early 2023 as a legal intern and transitioned to an associate attorney in October 2023. His practice areas include personal injury, domestic relations, and criminal defense. He is licensed to practice in Tennessee State Courts and is a registered appointed representative for the Social Security Administration.