BAKER LAW TEAM | CRIMINAL, FAMILY & PROBATE LAW
OLIN J BAKER
Olin J. Baker (Senior Partner) is a graduate of the Nashville School of Law, where he earned academic accolades. Having thereafter spent time working for the Davidson County Public Defender's office, Mr. Baker is now utilizing those skills and offers his clients top tier criminal defense work throughout the mid-state.
In addition to Mr. Baker's criminal law practice, he also handles high profile personal injury cases and some family and domestic law matters.
Immediately preceding Mr. Baker's law practice, he served as a chemist for Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., where he handled emergency management and chemical neutralizations.
Such experience causes Mr. Baker to be an ideal attorney for individuals or corporations in the business of biotech, engineering or science.
Mr. Baker is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in Federal Middle District Court of Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee and Dickson County Bar Associations.
mark atchison
Mark Atchison is licensed in the middle federal district court TN. He grew up in Dickson, Tennessee, and attended Dickson County High School.
While attending Austin Peay State University, for his undergraduate studies, Mark worked as a store manager for Food Lion, LLC. After graduating from Austin Peay, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Mark began his law enforcement career with the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office in 2005.
After nine years of law enforcement, Mark attended law school at the Nashville School of Law. During law school, Mark was the recipient of the Blevins Family scholarship, the P. Cooper scholarship, and the Trustee & Faculty scholarship for academic excellence and community involvement. After graduating from the Nashville School of Law in May of 2018, Mark began working full-time at Baker Law Group, PLLC as a law clerk.
Upon successful completion of the Bar Exam in February of 2019, Mark transitioned into his new role as an attorney at Baker Law Group, PLLC. Mark and his wife, Tracy are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Mia and Hudson.
TAMMY L. HASSELL-HALL
Tammy L. Hassell - Hall is an attorney in our Charlotte, Tennessee office of the Baker Law Group, PLLC. She is a 2013 graduate of the Nashville School of Law.
Prior to law school, she attended Austin Peay State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies and a minor in Psychology.
While at Austin Peay, Tammy had the honor of helping many children in Montgomery County and surrounding communities through the outreach programs of Gamma Beta Phi. Tammy served as both President and Vice President of Gamma Beta Phi, during her time at Austin Peay.
Tammy grew up in Dickson Tennessee, graduating from Dickson County High School. Tammy is engaged in the general practice of law, focusing primarily on civil litigation.
Her primary focus of practice includes probate, family and domestic law (divorce, custody, dependency and neglect actions and juvenile) and debt collection. Tammy is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Dickson Bar Association
LORINDA HALSTEAD
Lorinda K. Halstead is a legal assistant in our Charlotte, Tennessee office. Lorinda joined our team in 2016.
Lorinda grew up in Hickman County, Tennessee and graduated from Hickman County High School. She later attended Tennessee Technology Center (now known as Tennessee College of Applied Technology) in Nashville, Tennessee and obtained her Legal and Medical Secretary diplomas. Lorinda is a Notary Public for the State of Tennessee.
audrey owens
Audrey Owens graduated from Belmont University with her Bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in management. She is currently attending Nashville School of Law while working as a legal assistant.
Her experience includes drafting legal documents, preparing discovery, communicating with clients, and supporting attorneys through the litigation process.
Audrey has a particular interest in family law and is passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult legal situations with care and professionalism.
She looks forward to continuing her legal education and building a career devoted to advocacy, integrity, and client-focused representation.
jennifer bryant
Jennifer Bryant is a Legal Assistant at Baker Law Group’s Charlotte office. She enjoys helping clients feel comfortable and supported throughout the legal process and takes pride in being someone they can count on during what can often be a stressful time. Jennifer primarily assists with criminal law matters, while also helping with civil legal matters as needed.
A lifelong resident of Dickson County, Jennifer began her legal career with Baker Law Group in 2018. After gaining experience in personal injury law and spending time with Beal, Nations & Crutcher in Brentwood, she returned to Baker Law Group in 2022. Her time in the Walt Disney World College Program also helped shape her love of helping others and creating positive experiences for the people around her.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her three children, Rhiannon, Hunter, and Hadley, and her two grandchildren, Raelynn and Stella. She is also a commissioned Notary Public for the State of Tennessee. Jennifer is proud to call Dickson County home and enjoys being part of the Middle Tennessee community.