This document is a resume for Troy D. Garrison, an attorney based in Medina, Tennessee. It outlines his education, including graduating cum laude from Vermont Law School in 2015 after studying political science at the University of Tennessee at Martin. His professional experience includes operating his own law firm, the Garrison Law Firm, since 2016, where he handles criminal defense, land use, and solo law firm management. Prior to that, he was an associate attorney at Dwight Hawks Law Office from 2015-2016, where he led their real estate practice and various criminal and civil cases.

1. Troy D. Garrison, Esq.
Attorney at Law
129 Castleton Cove, Medina, Tennessee 38355 ▪ (731) 415-0918 ▪
troy.d.garrison@garrisonesq.com
EDUCATION
Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont
Juris Doctor, 2015, cum laude
Editor, Vermont Law Review
University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science, Political Science, 2011, summa cum laude
Graduated top of my class while raising a family
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Garrison Law Firm, Medina, Tennessee August 2016 to present
Sole Practitioner www.garrisonesq.com
 Research, develop, and implement smart, comprehensive litigation strategies from case
intake through final disposition.
 Provide high-caliber representation to criminal defendants charged with felony and
misdemeanor offenses. Most recent success includes persuading the State to dismiss as
unsubstantiated client’s aggravated child abuse and neglect and aggravated assault charges.
 Provide competent advice on land use problems to commercial property developers.
 Manage all aspects of solo law firm business.
Dwight Hawks Law Office, Humboldt, Tennessee October 2015 to August 2016
Associate Attorney
 Headed small firm’s real estate practice. Closed over $2M total in commercial and non-
commercial transactions in two quarters, bringing a roughly 150% increase in business for
the firm.
 Lead successful motion and trial strategies for wide array of felony and misdemeanor cases
to include but not limited to drugs, DUI, Child Abuse, Neglect, and Endangerment, Assault,
Theft, Vehicular Homicide.
 Charged with first-chair for majority of firm’s trial work. Achieved favorable judgments in
several divorce and custody trials.
 Left firm on good terms to seek more gainful financial opportunities
Other Notable Employment
 National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, Vermont June 2013 to August 2013
Summer Associate—Internship
 United States Army, Active Duty, various duty stations April 2005 to June 2008
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist (Bomb Squad), Honorably Discharged
Held Top Secret Security Clearance