About Edward Kershaw, Attorney at Law

EARLY LIFE & EDUCATION

I graduated from the University of Houston in 1991 with honors. I spent many hours during the summer working on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico to pay for college. I then went on to the University of Tennessee's College of Law. I was on the Law Review and made the Dean's list multiple times. I won the award for Best Tax Theory Development Paper in law school in 1994. (This was a theory on how to improve our country's tax code.)

24 YEARS IN PRACTICE

I began practicing law in 1994 and, since then, I have handled thousands of cases of all sorts, though I prefer criminal law, family law, and contract cases. I have argued in front of the Tennessee Supreme Court and have won criminal trials at both the federal and state levels. I have also argued several cases in Cincinnati, Ohio in the Federal Court of Appeals. I am happy to say that even after 24 years in practice, I pray that my list of achievements continues to grow. In 2004 I won the award for helping the most indigent people in East Tennessee. You can see it on my wall. I am very proud of this award as I feel that I helped many people. I enjoy playing racquetball and golf. I watch as much football as I can at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Most of all, I love spending time with my children.

Catherine Fezell is a fully licensed up and coming attorney practicing as EK Law’s newest associate. Call her at (423) 620-0219 to set up a consultation at no cost.

BACKGROUND

As part of the Saint Laurent family who migrated to Greeneville in 1989, Catherine moved from New Jersey to Tennessee when she was eight (8) years-old. Her grandparents bought a beautiful farm out in Camp Creek where she enjoyed helping her grandmother tend to her garden while dreaming of becoming an attorney someday.

EDUCATION AND CAREER

She is proud to say that she made her dream of becoming a lawyer a reality despite becoming a parent at a very young age. Catherine graduated from South Greene High School and went on to study English and Criminal Justice at East Tennessee University. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree while working a full-time job and raising two children with her wonderful husband Lance.

After working as a supervisor for Holston Home for Children for years, Catherine realized that she wanted to do more to help the children living there and help their families too. So, she decided to apply to law school and won a scholarship to LMU’s Duncan School of Law. While studying there, she made the Dean’s List and won the CALI award for Legal Writing in 2017. She interned at Legal Aid of East Tennessee and still volunteers with the school’s alternative dispute resolution program.

Catherine also interned at EK Law PC during law school, has had her provisional license since 2020 and began practicing under Ed Kershaw’s supervision at the Johnson City Juvenile Court. She is fully licensed now and as part of the EK Law PC family, Catherine is dedicated to ensuring indigent and underprivileged clients receive excellent legal representation in all matters.

EXPERIENCE

Catherine has had experience working on all types of cases at the state and federal level including family law, juvenile law, criminal, civil, personal injury, contracts, conservatorships, probate, estate and §1983 civil rights matters. She’s excited to help you and your family achieve the best results inside and outside the courtroom. Call her at (423) 620-0219 or send an email to catfezellaw@icloud.com for a consultation at no cost to you!