Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Germantown, TN
Since 1996, Snider & Horner has provided comprehensive legal representation across Tennessee and Mississippi, combining the resources of a large firm with personalized service. Our attorneys bring decades of trial experience in civil and criminal law, including personal injury, family law, and municipal representation. Rooted in the Germantown community, we prioritize client advocacy through courtroom excellence and community engagement, including volunteer work with local rescue teams. Our practice areas span consumer protection, estate planning, and mediation, with a focus on protecting clients' rights through negotiated settlements or aggressive litigation. We emphasize transparency in handling insurance disputes, debt collections, and complex litigation, while maintaining accessibility for individuals facing traffic violations or misdemeanor charges.Our team's deep understanding of Tennessee's unique legal landscape, including its one-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, ensures clients receive timely, strategic counsel. We serve both individuals and businesses through tailored legal solutions, supported by paralegals and administrators who streamline case management. Our commitment to justice is demonstrated through notable case results exceeding $700,000 in commercial disputes and identity theft cases. By maintaining strong community ties and offering accessible legal guidance, we position ourselves as trusted advisors for Mid-South clients navigating complex legal challenges.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Debt Collections
Traffic Tickets
Wills
Mediation
Municipal Representation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined trial experience in Tennessee and Mississippi courts
- Community-rooted practice with local volunteer leadership involvement
- Proven success in complex cases exceeding $1M settlements
- Full-service firm handling civil, criminal, and family law matters
- Personalized approach maintaining small-firm client accessibility
What people say
Professional and proactive
Amazing experience
Intelligent, hard-working
They WIN
Pleasure to work with
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence in car accidents, truck collisions, and slip-and-fall incidents. Our attorneys understand Tennessee's strict one-year statute of limitations and work swiftly to preserve evidence and calculate damages. With proven success in securing over $1 million in settlements, we pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Family Law
Our team handles divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and support arrangements with sensitivity to emotional complexities. We guide clients through property division and parenting plans while maintaining courtroom readiness. The firm's experience spans both amicable separations and contentious custody battles, always prioritizing clients' familial and financial interests.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor charges including DUIs, traffic violations, and minor criminal offenses. Our approach combines local court knowledge with aggressive advocacy to protect clients' records and freedoms. Attorneys leverage relationships with West Tennessee prosecutors to negotiate favorable plea agreements or prepare for trial when necessary.
Estate Planning
We help clients create enforceable estate plans through wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our attorneys ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing probate complications. With decades of experience, we address unique family situations and tax considerations to protect clients' legacies for future generations.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in contract disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and business torts. Our trial-tested attorneys handle cases from neighbor disputes to complex commercial litigation. Recent successes include $709,750 in a business dispute and $395,000 fraud case settlement demonstrate our capability in high-stakes civil matters.
People
Kevin A. Snider
Managing Member
Founding attorney with extensive trial experience, Kevin leads the firm's litigation efforts. He volunteers as Fayette County Technical Rescue Commander while maintaining active courtroom practice in civil and criminal cases across two states.
Gail W. Horner
Of Counsel Attorney
Experienced legal professional providing strategic counsel in complex cases. Gail contributes expertise in municipal law and civil litigation while supporting the firm's community engagement initiatives.
Erin M. Shea
Of Counsel Attorney
Skilled practitioner focusing on family law and estate planning. Erin combines legal expertise with personalized client guidance in wills, trusts, and probate matters.
Brent A. Rose
Attorney
Dedicated litigator handling criminal defense and personal injury cases. Brent advocates for clients in courtroom proceedings while maintaining focus on practical legal solutions.
Michele R. Fosco
Associate Attorney
Rising legal professional managing insurance disputes and consumer protection cases. Michele combines fresh perspective with commitment to client advocacy in her expanding practice areas.
Questions
What areas of law does Snider & Horner handle?
We practice in personal injury, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, civil litigation, and more across Tennessee and Mississippi.
How does the firm approach personal injury cases?
We prioritize timely action due to Tennessee's one-year statute of limitations, pursuing compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Can I get help with traffic tickets?
Yes, our attorneys evaluate traffic violations to determine if contesting the ticket would benefit your specific situation.
What makes the firm different from other law practices?
We combine decades of trial experience with community involvement, including local rescue volunteer work and Chamber of Commerce participation.
How are legal fees structured?
Fee arrangements vary by case type - we discuss payment options during initial consultations to ensure transparent legal representation.
Do you handle cases outside Tennessee?
Yes, we represent clients in Mississippi matters through our cross-state legal team with regional courtroom experience.
