Serious legal issues and injuries deserve serious representation. Our Attorneys return phone calls, they show up and are ready to provide the guidance you need to navigate your legal challenges.
Meet your team of attorneys:
Don E. Spurrell
Donald E. Spurrell received his law degree from Nashville School of Law and has practiced in the Tri-Cities area since 1987. His comprehensive training as a trial attorney has included graduation from the National Criminal Defense College and years of concentrated training in Federal and Tennessee state civil and criminal practice areas, including appellate practice in both state and federal courts.He is a capital case qualified lawyer and has been trial counsel in numerous capital murder and first degree murder cases. He has tried over a hundred jury trials in a broad spectrum of civil and criminal cases in both federal and state courts. He has handled thousands more cases ranging from serious injury, wrongful death, police and jail abuse cases, medical negligence, criminal sentencing, civil forfeiture to business litigation.When he isn’t practicing law, you might find him building a wooden boat, playing a game of tennis, or spending time with his family on the St. Lawrence River.
Grace E. Studer
Grace received her law degree from Charleston School of Law in 2017 where she graduated with magna cum laude honors. During her time at law school, Grace was selected for Charleston Law Review where she held the position of Associate Managing Editor. Prior to moving back home to East Tennessee, Grace defended top clients in Washington State against accident and injury claims and volunteered her legal services to a legal aid clinic defending individuals facing evictions.
Grace and her father, Don Spurrell, formed Spurrell & Studer Law Group, PLLC, to bring high-quality legal services to their hometown. The father-daughter team handles injury and accident cases, including wrongful death and medical malpractice claims, and complex case cases in both state and federal court.
Grace also handles family law cases, including divorces and custody disputes, and other complex civil litigation including defamation and Title IX matters. She is known for her dedication to her clients and their cases and her caring but strong approach. When she isn’t practicing law, you can find her hiking with her husband and two dogs, traveling, or crafting.
Matthew D. Matney
New to the Spurrell and Studer Law Group family, a graduate of The Appalachian School of Law in 2015, Matt served as the President of the Environmental Law Society and Vice President of the Phi Delta Phi National Honor Society. Matt also completed a judicial externship with the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit. Upon completion of law school and passing the TN Bar Exam, Matt accepted a position with one of Nashville, Tennessee's premier Personal Injury Law Firms where he gained extensive litigation experience. Matt joined the District Attorney General's Office as Assistant District Attorney, serving under two elected District Attorneys where he evaluated, processed, and prosecuted criminal cases. Matt gained invaluable experience while being a Prosecutor for the State of Tennessee and knows the tricks often used by Law Enforcement. With Matt's impressive courtroom plus litigation success, and extensive criminal law knowledge, Matt continues to find the best strategy to win when it comes to representing clients. Outside of work and continuing legal education activities, Matt enjoys spending time with his family (dogs included), traveling, and the live music of Downtown Nashville.