Moore & Brooks Attorneys at Law

Specialties

Moore & Brooks Attorneys at Law specialize in all forms of personal and commercial bankruptcy, debtor-​creditor law, and commercial litigation. With over 50 years of combined experience in bankruptcy law, Moore & Brooks will seek the best solution for individuals or businesses in financial distress or facing overwhelming debt. Practice areas include Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, complex financial litigation, fraud and fraudulent transfers/​off-​shore entities, and civil matters where criminal acts have occurred or been alleged. When creditors threaten or debtors take actions that «hinder, delay or defraud» creditors, we offer knowledgeable, dedicated counsel with a proven track record for success. Call today to speak to a diligent and dedicated bankruptcy lawyer.

History

Established in 1995.

Jim Moore and Brenda Brooks first began working together in 1984 as local counsel for James R. Martin, the Bankruptcy Trustee C.H. Butcher Jr. and Shirley Butcher. At that time Tennessee was dealing with the collapse of C & C Bank, United American Bank, Southern Industrial Banking Corporation and other banks and businesses related to Jake Butcher and C.H. Butcher, Jr. Thereafter as part of the law firm of Melnick & Moore they worked as counsel for the Butchers’ bankruptcy Trustee. The firm of Moore & Brooks was formed in 1995 and continued as counsel for the Butcher’s Trustee until $ 14.6 million was distributed to creditors and the bankruptcy estate was closed in 1996.

Meet the Business Owner

Brenda B.

Business Owner

Brenda G. Brooks is a partner in the Moore and Brooks law firm located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Since becoming a licensed Tennessee lawyer in 1988, her practice emphasis has been in bankruptcy. Ms. Brooks initially worked as an associate for her current partner, Jim Moore, when he was acting as local counsel to James R. Martin, Bankruptcy Trustee for the C. H Butcher, Jr. Bankruptcy Estate. As Mr. Moore’s associate, she assisted the C. H. Butcher, Jr. Trustee, in all aspects of estate administration utilizing the Bankruptcy Code and Rules to locate and liquidate debtor assets.

Ms. Brooks’ practice has evolved to include all aspects of debtor-​creditor rights with particular emphasis on Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debtor representation. Ms. Brooks also represents Chapter 7 Panel Bankruptcy Trustees administering bankruptcy estates. She also represents clients in general civil litigation, particularly involving contractual disputes and in probate matters.