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Areas of Practice

Solutions for Your Legal Needs

Family Law

Whether it’s divorce, custody, or parenting modifications, our family law attorney brings years of experience and a compassionate touch to every case.

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    Custody
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    Paternity
  • A wooden judge's gavel rests on a table with teddy bear plans and $100 bills in the foreground, symbolizing parenting modifications.
    Parenting Modifications
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    Mediation
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Social Security Disability

We help you secure the Social Security Disability benefits you deserve with expert guidance and advocacy.

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    Supplemental Security Income
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    Social Security Disability Insurance
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    Social Security Administration
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    Can I Work With a Pending Claim?
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Criminal Defense Law

Facing a charge in East Tennessee? Our team specializes in many aspects of criminal law.

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    DUI
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    Public Intoxication
  • A man in a blue jacket appears to be stealing an item from a store shelf while looking around cautiously.
    Theft & Shoplifting
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    Assault
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    Domestic Assault
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    Stalking
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    Violating a Restraining Order
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    Drug Possession
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    Motor Vehicle Offenses
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    Reckless Driving
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    Criminal Trespass
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    Disorderly Conduct
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Tax Law

We help individuals navigate tax laws and resolve outstanding tax debt.

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    Tax Debt Resolution
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    Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
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    TN Dept of Revenue (TDOR)
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    Tax Evasion
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    Tax Fraud
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Upcoming Changes to Easter & DeVore

To best serve our clients moving forward, Easter & DeVore will be transitioning into two separate legal practices. Once the transition is complete, this website will serve as the digital home for DeVore Law PLLC, where Devin DeVore will continue his practice. We will be rolling out a new look and updated branding for the site soon, but Devin’s commitment to his clients remains unchanged. He can continue to be reached at (865) 566-0125.

Sarah Easter and Catherine Harrington will be joining Velo Legal, PLLC (formerly Haines Law Firm). Their clients will experience the same exceptional legal counsel in this new setting and can reach Sarah and Catherine directly at (865) 269-2524. We thank you for the opportunity to serve you and look forward to continuing to meet your legal needs.

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25+ Years of Experience

Discover Easter & DeVore

More Than Just a Law Firm—Your Trusted Advocates

If you’re facing a legal challenge, you need more than just someone to listen—you need solutions. At Easter & DeVore, Attorneys at Law, we not only hear your story but also address your questions and concerns, providing clear, effective legal guidance tailored to your needs.

We are committed to client-focused representation. This means responding to calls and emails promptly, offering free telephone consultations, and leveraging over 25 years of combined experience to resolve your legal matters efficiently.

Our attorneys are here to assist with a wide range of legal issues, including divorce and family law, tax law, Social Security disability claims, and criminal defense. Our Knoxville divorce lawyers work diligently to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Awards

Trusted for Outstanding Performance

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Avvo award
Client champion award
Knoxville Bar Association award
Lawyers of Disinction award
Top 3 Diviorce Lawyer award
Top 100 Trial Lawyers award
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Testimonials

Hear from Those We’ve Helped

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  • Ms. Sarah Easter and Ms. Catherine Harrington handled my case file well. They were highly professional and confidential when taking on my court case. These two attorneys showed me that they meant business and took such good care of me that I did not have any worries, knowing they were handling my case. I highly recommend these attorneys; you will not regret this decision. 10-start in my book if you ask me.

  • Mr. DeVore has had the utmost integrity and honesty in dealing with our case. He has shown professionalism and has been very prompt in all the paperwork phone calls and meetings that we have attended. The concern that is shown by Mr. DeVore has put us on a very personal platform we feel comfortable speaking to Mr. DeVore and makes us feel very welcome I have recommended Mr. DeVore and the McKellar and Easter Law Firm to all my friends and family. Again, I would like to thank Mr. DeVore and the McKellar Easter Law Firm for handling my case.

  • Devin DeVore is amazing he always contacts me via email or phone with any questions I might have! Always on top of my disability case I do reference him to all of my friends!!!

  • Devin DeVore is an absolutely amazing person and attorney. I have never had an attorney who was so kind, he handled my Social Security case and called me REGULARLY with updates from where he took the time out of his day to call and check on my case. I had used another attorney prior to Mr. DeVore for 4 years and never received my SS and had no idea the status of my application. When I started Mr. DeVore things completely changed. I was notified of my application status often and I won my case. I give the Lord and Mr. DeVore all the glory. One of the biggest things I truly appreciated about Mr. DeVore is he NEVER made be fell belittled or guilty for applying for SS. I was truly blessed to have the honor to work with Mr. DeVore.

  • Mr. DeVore worked at his best ability to get my benefits and help me through my case. He was professional and honest through the whole process.

  • Mr. DeVore was excellent. At every step he gave me confidence that he knew what he was doing, and that the case would have a favorable outcome. I suffer from severe anxiety issues, and Mr. DeVore would carefully monitor my level of comfort, turning the conversation to other topics when I was approaching my limits. I would recommend Mr. DeVore to anyone.

  • I am still in the process of trying to get disability. I suffer from extreme PTSD, anxiety disorder and depression. Mr. Devore spent several hours with me while filling out the paperwork to ensure that I was understanding everything that was going on. I have received phone calls several times from his office to make sure everything is getting done. It is clear that he sincerely is wanting to help me. Even though I am still in the process of disability, I am confident that Mr. DeVore will continue to do everything in his power to assist me and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

  • Devin DeVore was great to work with, very professional, very responsive to questions, and very knowledgeable. Constantly kept me updated with what was going on with my claim, I highly recommend this young man!

  • Devin worked so hard to get my disability approved. He even took on my long term disability and he hasn’t given up yet. I have one doctor that is so impressed with him that she will be recommending him to her patients.

  • Sarah and the team were excellent to work with from start to finish. They made the process as easy as possible and were professionals from start to finish. Communication was quick and easy. I would recommend their services to anyone that needs legal help.