Reviews

What are you buying when you pay for a lawyer? How do you know who is different from whom? Can any lawyer help your case, and how? The difference in a good lawyer and a bad one normally boils down to judgment. Will my lawyer make the appropriate decisions in my favor when the time comes? This is where the difference emerges. While all lawyers have the same power to help, it is the ability to distinguish what deals and avenues are in my best interest weighed against the amount of money I will pay, that should determine which attorney is right for you. So I offer two stories: one of judgment, and one of payment. Both for the same lawyer. I am a business owner in Oxford and have been open for eight years as of 2016. So I have had time to get acquainted with Mr. Tannehill's services, but it wasn't until the third or fourth person he helped that I began to see his strength of character in judgment. When he first met me it was to help me with a criminal case brought on by a traffic stop. Upon meeting me he began our consultation where he clearly described everything I needed to know in my newfound position setting me at ease and putting me to work in the direction I needed to go. Further down the road I came to realize that when I brought him more clients during each consultation, he treated his new clients each differently, but with the same amount of respect. Within 120 seconds of meeting each of these people, Rhea could tell who needed “tough love,” who needed a shoulder to cry on, and who needed the facts, etc. My point is that his ability to judge a situation and produce the best outcome for me - the client - was swift and accurate. It is this kind of ability to judge correctly that set the talent of this man above his competitors. My second story is more practical and is about money. At first glance any person could say that this attorney's office is expensive. One might say that 1000s of dollars for a service is a complicated pill to swallow, so in my situation I did the math. I added up how much I would have to give the state in the event that I’d lose my case. There are probation fees, court fees, drug testing fees, transportation cost from loss of license, counseling and anything else that people in my situation had gone through without having a lawyer. All said and done, for my case, it only costed me $375 more to retain his services than to go at it alone. My outcome was so good that I didn't even have to show up for court and everything was eventually removed from my record. I have seen this man save a client $1000 with a phone call. While I cannot guarantee anything because I do not know your case...for me an extra $400 to not have to do ANYTHING, except be honest to my lawyer, was very worth it to me and my family. So before you make a decision where and how you want to spend your money, go see Rhea Tannehill for a consultation. If he is not the right man for your case, he will certainly tell you. If he is the right man, he will help you however he can. But either way, the information he gave me on day one made me feel more in control of my own situation. Take charge of your future and get a consultation. And even if you don't choose him, his only real competition in Oxford is in the same law office - TCM.

I highly recommend Mr. Tannehill and his firm.

Looking for an amazing lawyer? Well Mr. Rhea Tannehill is the answer. He puts so much hard work and dedication for his clients. And that stressful charge you might be facing, Tannehill works so well with the client; which makes everything feel at ease. Thank you, Mr. Tannehill for helping me through this difficult timel. You're the man!

Jay Carmean helped our family on a legal matter in Oxford, MS and I can highly recommend him to anyone who's looking for an attorney. I am an attorney myself and hire other attorneys as part of my business life. I can say without reservation that Jay and his staff were truly remarkable in their handling of our matter. They gave us a clear outline on the process and the cost up front, so we knew what to expect every step of the way. Jay and his team were great in providing us with updates and were extremely responsive whenever we had a question. If I ever need an attorney in the Oxford area, you can bet I'll be calling Jay again. Highly recommend!

When I first meet with Mr. Tannehill I had just been charged with a felony sale of narcotics. That day he explained my options and what needed to be done. While he was working on my case he would let me know if there was any changes with my case; but also just check in to make sure I was doing well in school and staying out of trouble. With Mr. Tannehill's help I was able to learn from my mistakes not ruin my future. Today I have a clean record and am moving on to my career.

Mr Tannehill represented my daughter on a DUI case. While we felt like giving up several times, he advised us that the prosecutor's case was weak and encouraged us to stay the course. He was right and ultimately got her case dismissed. We are so thankful for the compassionate way he treated us and how committed he was to protect my daughter's rights. I would recommend Mr. Tannehill to anyone needing excellent legal representation.

I had a great experience in working through my legal issues with Rhea. He made everything very clear and was very quick to respond when I had questions of any sort. He is very professional and nothing short of an expert at what he does. He gets 5 stars in my book and I recommend him to anyone who needs legal counsel.

Should you ever, ever find yourself in a situation where you do and you want to retain a winner, there is no where else to go, but here. If you know me you know I don't mence words and will give my honest opinion often unsolicited. I was frustrated with a Personal Injury Suit that had been dragging on waaaaaay too long with another reputable attorney. Mr. Tannehill frequented a eatery where I worked and we built a rapport over a period of time and I ended up firing my attorney and hiring him. I retained him because I trusted him, respected him, valued his integrity and because I knew and more importantly he knew, that he could and would resolve it. In a period of 8 weeks (keep in mind this had been going on with other attorney for 18 months) he kept me in the loop on everything. I never had to ask him for an update because he was always on his "A Game". Receiving a call from Mr. Tannehill and him saying, "settled, done, come in and get your check", and of course I'm interrupting and crying and he's anticipating my next question and says, "yes, for the maximum"! I mean I knew he was going to accomplish it and to hear it was so utterly gratifying. If you are taken on as a client by Mr. Tannehill please know that it will always be open, honest and probably an even better outcome that your expectations were managed. At least try to get on his calender to meet him and make no other attorney appointments because there is no reason. Sincerely, Candice Maynard

Thank you Matthew McKenzie for being very knowledgeable and easily accessible during our lawful circumstances. I never felt as though any of my questions to you were ever too little or "stupid" for lack of a better word. Thank you for your service.

We hired Mr. Tannehill to represent our son in a legal matter. At the beginning, we were all very overwhelmed. Mr.Tannehill's kind and gentle personality was reassuring from the beginning. Mr. Tannehill was responsive to all of our emails and the emails were answered in a timely fashion. He explained every step of the process to us. Mr. Tannehill's thorough knowledge of the law was evident in the courtroom. He was thoroughly prepared to cross examine the witness and obtain all the details that would help resolve the case. From the pretrial motion to the closing argument, Mr. Tannehill was more than ready to defend our son and be his biggest advocate. The results of his preparation resolved the case in our son's favor. My husband has been a practicing attorney for 25 years. We had very high expectations and they were met in every way. We would highly recommend him.

I can't recommend Mr. Tannehill enough! Mr. Tannehill is a knowledgeable attorney, and knows the system backwards and forwards. Not to mention his services are reasonably priced, which is rare today. If you are in Oxford or the surrounding areas, and need someone who knows what they are doing, please look the attorneys up at Tannehill, Carmean & McKenzie!