TALS Staff

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To speak to an attorney about your civil legal issue, dial 1-844-435-7486 (1-844-HELP4TN).

Laura Brown, J.D. Executive Director lbrown@tals.org 615-775-9684 See Laura's biography here.
Timothy Hughes, J.D. HELP4TN Program Manager & Staff Attorney thughes@tals.org 1-844-435-7486 See Tim's biography here.
Nic Gau, J.D. Equal Justice Works Disaster Relief Fellow ngau@tals.org See Nick's biography here.
Melissa Dembicer, J.D. Family Centered Legal Services Grant Manager
Kent Halkett, J.D. Senior Line Attorney (part-time) 1-844-435-7486
Tim Rector, J.D. HELP4TN Attorney (part-time) 1-844-435-7486
Cindy Troyer, J.D. Senior Line Attorney (part-time) 1-844-435-7486
Steve Wasserman, J.D. HELP4TN Attorney (part-time) 1-844-435-7486

Last updated on February 16, 2026.