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Andrew Lockert Joins Matt Hardin Law as Partner, Expanding Civil Rights and Criminal Defense

Matt Hardin Law welcomes Andrew Lockert as Partner, expanding into federal civil rights and criminal defense. Lockert brings experience from Campbell v. Cheatham County and Reid Van Ness litigation.

This news matters because it signals a growing trend of personal injury firms expanding into civil rights and criminal defense, offering clients a more comprehensive legal approach. For residents of Tennessee, especially those in Middle Tennessee, having a lawyer like Andrew Lockert who has successfully litigated against government entities in federal court means stronger advocacy for victims of police misconduct, wrongful death, and other institutional injustices. The addition of a dedicated criminal defense practice also provides a crucial resource for individuals facing charges who may otherwise lack access to experienced counsel familiar with both local and federal courts.