Brandon D. Fersten
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Brandon D. Fersten
Biography
Brandon D. Fersten is a partner at Barnes & Fersten, PLLC who focuses exclusively on criminal, DUI and juvenile defense by regularly appearing in general sessions court, criminal court, and juvenile court to defend our clients. Brandon has successfully argued an appeal in Criminal Court that resulted in a reversal of the trial court's ruling. Brandon fights for our clients everyday in criminal cases that result in countless dismissals and favorable outcomes of criminal and juvenile delinquency charges through negotiations, hearings, bench trials and jury trials. Brandon's passion in representing his clients resulted in Brandon being awarded the Top 40 Under 40 award by The National Trial Lawyers and being named Best Lawyers' Ones to Watch.
Brandon graduated Magna Cum Laude with a concentration in Advocacy & Dispute Resolution from the University of Tennessee College of Law. During law school, Brandon made the Dean’s list three years in a row and he was awarded the prestigious CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Criminal Law, Advocacy Clinic and Negotiation. In 2020, Brandon was awarded the Jerry. P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award. Prior to law school, Brandon received his bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of South Florida.
When Brandon is not practicing law, he enjoys playing softball and golf, watching sports and hiking in the Great Smokies with his wife, Taylor. If you see Brandon somewhere on the weekend, you will most likely see him accompanied by his first daughter Lilly, an English Golden Retriever, and his newborn son Colton Dallas.
Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Juvenile Law
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Student Attorney University of Tennessee College of Law: Advocacy Clinic
Year: 2019 - 2019
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Law Clerk Law Office of Burroughs & Capps
Year: 2017 - 2017
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Law Clerk Barnes Law Firm
Year: 2017 - 2019
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Law Clerk McDonald, Levy & Taylor
Year: 2018 - 2018
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Associate Attorney Barnes Law Firm
Year: 2019 - Current
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Partner/Attorney Barnes & Fersten, PLLC
Year: 2022 - Current
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Professional Associations
Knoxville Bar Association (2019 - Current)
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2019 - Current)
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Member (2019 - Current)
Tennessee State Bar Member (Current)
Publications
Difficulty in Establishing a §1983 Lawsuit Against Municipalities For Police Brutality Proves That A Solution is Needed: Respondeat Superior May Be The Solution (December, 2018)
DUI Defense in Tennessee: Straight Answers About Your Rights and What to Expect Next Barnes Law (June 25, 2020)
Juvenile Defense in Tennessee: Straight Answers About Your Rights and What to Expect Next
Criminal Defense in Tennessee: Straight Answers About Your Rights and What to Expect Next
The U.S. Supreme Court Or Congress Should Eliminate Major League Baseball's Antitrust Exemption To Scrutinize Major League Baseball's Constitution: An Evaluation of City of San Jose v. Office of Commissioner of Baseball (December, 2018)
Awards
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Jerry P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award
University of Tennessee College of Law 2020.0
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Top 40 Under 40: Civil Plaintiff
The National Trial Lawyer 2021.0
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Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers 2022.0
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Top 40 Under 40: Criminal Defense
The National Trial Lawyer 2023.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Negotiation
CALI 2018.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Advanced Criminal Law
CALI 2018.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Advocacy Clinic
CALI 2019.0
Education
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University of Tennessee College of Law J.D. (2019)
Year: 2016 - 2019
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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University of South Florida B.A. (2016) | Political Science; Economics
Year: 2012 - 2016
Speaking Engagements
Advocacy Experience, University of Tennessee College of Law, 2019, University of Tennessee College of Law: Advocacy Clinic
Advocacy Experience, University of Tennessee College of Law, 2019, University of Tennessee College of Law: Advocacy Clinic
Certifications
- Professional Legal Research: Lexis Nexis 2017
Websites
https://www.knoxcrimdefense.com/about-us/brandon-fersten/
Barnes & Fersten Website
Barnes & Fersten, PLLC
109 S. Northshore Dr., Suite 310, Knoxville, TN 37919