Byars, Darby & Damas

Byars, Darby & Damas Byars, Darby & Damas is a full service law firm located in Cookeville, TN I provide free consultations and am willing to work around your schedule.

It is my goal to provide quality, and affordable legal representation to the citizens of the Upper Cumberland. I focus my practice on defense of felony and misdemeanor crimes as well as DUI, family law, probate matters and personalinjury. If you have a legal issue, please consider giving me a call at (931) 854-9196

06/01/2026

Attorney Spotlight: Carley Darby

When clients are facing some of the most important decisions of their lives, they need more than legal advice—they need an advocate they can trust.

As a partner at Byars, Darby & Damas, Carley Darby has built a reputation for providing thoughtful counsel, strategic advocacy, and steadfast support to clients throughout the Upper Cumberland. Her practice focuses on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, adoptions, and other complex domestic relations issues.

A Cookeville native, Carley combines deep roots in the community with a practical understanding of the challenges families face during difficult transitions. She is known for helping clients navigate emotionally charged situations with professionalism, compassion, and a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome for their families.

Whether negotiating a resolution outside the courtroom or litigating contested matters before a judge, Carley approaches every case with meticulous preparation and a commitment to protecting her clients' interests. Her ability to balance strong advocacy with sound judgment has earned the trust of clients across Middle Tennessee.

At Byars, Darby & Damas, Carley is proud to help individuals and families move forward with confidence during life's most challenging moments.

📍 Cookeville, Tennessee
📞 (931) 854-9196
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05/28/2026

Attorney Spotlight: Ramon Damas

At Byars, Darby & Damas, attorney Ramon Damas brings more than legal knowledge to the courtroom — he brings perspective, compassion, and relentless preparation.

Originally raised in Miami as the son of Honduran immigrants, Ramon eventually found his way to Cookeville, where he graduated from Cookeville High School and Tennessee Tech before earning his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. His path to becoming a lawyer was shaped by personal experience, including seeing firsthand how legal outcomes can impact families and futures.

Before becoming an attorney, Ramon worked as a private investigator — experience that still influences the way he approaches every case today: detail-oriented, fact-driven, and committed to uncovering the truth.

Ramon focuses heavily on criminal defense and cases involving immigration consequences, helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives with clear guidance and strong advocacy.

At Byars, Darby & Damas, we’re proud to have attorneys who combine courtroom skill with genuine care for the people they represent.

📍 Cookeville, Tennessee
📞 (931) 854-9196
🌐 bddattorneys.com

At Byars, Darby & Damas, growth within our team is something we take pride in—and today we’re excited to highlight someo...
04/15/2026

At Byars, Darby & Damas, growth within our team is something we take pride in—and today we’re excited to highlight someone who embodies that in every way.

Meet Lucero Ramirez.

Lucero recently transitioned from an outstanding Intake Coordinator into her new role as a Paralegal, where she now supports both our criminal defense and civil practice areas. During her time as Intake Coordinator, she was often the first point of contact for our clients—setting the tone with professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care. That same foundation has carried seamlessly into her new position.

Now, Lucero is taking on a broader role behind the scenes—assisting with case preparation, managing files, and helping ensure our attorneys are equipped to deliver results in and out of the courtroom. Her ability to adapt, learn quickly, and handle responsibility across multiple practice areas speaks volumes about her work ethic and commitment.

We’re proud of the way Lucero has stepped into this new chapter and excited to see her continue to grow within the firm.

Our office will be closed in observance of Good Friday.Byars, Darby & Damas will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, and...
04/03/2026

Our office will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Byars, Darby & Damas will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, and will resume normal business hours on Monday.

We wish you and your family a meaningful and restful holiday.

📞 Existing clients can still reach us through the client line or on MyCase if needed.

03/23/2026

Check out our new website:

bddattorneys.com

At Byars, Darby & Damas, the strength of our firm starts with the people behind the scenes—and today we’re proud to high...
03/23/2026

At Byars, Darby & Damas, the strength of our firm starts with the people behind the scenes—and today we’re proud to highlight one of the very best.

Meet **Teranova Anton**, our Family Law Paralegal.

Nova works primarily with attorney Carley Darby in the family law practice group. In family law, details matter, timing matters, and most importantly—people matter. Teranova brings all three together every single day. She works closely with our clients during some of the most difficult and emotional moments in their lives, providing not just organization and precision, but calm, steady support when it’s needed most.

From managing complex case files to ensuring nothing slips through the cracks, Teranova plays a critical role in helping our family law practice run efficiently and effectively. Just as importantly, we love having her around because of the overwhelming positivity her attitude and personality bring to the table—something our team and our clients feel every day.

We’re grateful to have her on our team and proud of the work she does for our clients every day.

03/14/2026

New website and content launching soon. In the meantime, here is a taste.

Big shout out to for their continued help.

Team SpotlightToday we’re highlighting Rosaura Mejia, a valued member of the team at Byars, Darby & Damas in Cookeville,...
03/10/2026

Team Spotlight

Today we’re highlighting Rosaura Mejia, a valued member of the team at Byars, Darby & Damas in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Rosaura serves as Ramon Damas’ paralegal, where she supports both his criminal defense and immigration law practice. Her work helps ensure that clients navigating complex legal situations receive organized and attentive support throughout their case.

From helping prepare cases to communicating with clients and keeping matters moving behind the scenes, Rosaura plays an important role in making sure our clients feel supported every step of the way.

When clients call our office, Rosaura is often one of the first people they speak with, helping guide them through the next steps in their case.

We are grateful for the dedication she brings to our clients and our firm every day.

Thank you, Rosaura.






STAFF SPOTLIGHTToday we’re shining a spotlight on someone who truly keeps the wheels turning at our office — Barbara Kin...
03/05/2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Today we’re shining a spotlight on someone who truly keeps the wheels turning at our office — Barbara Kinnaird.

Barbara began working with our founding partner, Gordon, in 2015 and she has grown as our firm has grown. We really could not be here without her. During her time here, she has become the backbone of our practice. As our top paralegal and office manager, she does far more than keep things organized — she helps make sure everything runs the way it should.

Barbara took the lead in drafting our firm’s policy and procedures manual, helping us build systems that keep our office efficient and our clients well served. She keeps the entire team on track, and if Gordon were honest, she’s also the one who keeps him in line most days.

From managing the office to supporting our cases and helping guide our team, Barbara’s dedication and experience are a huge part of what makes our firm work.

We’re grateful for her hard work, loyalty, and the steady hand she brings to the office every single day.

Thank you, Barbara, for everything you do.

p.s. she hates this photo so she will probably be mad we posted it.

Spotlight on our attorneys. Do not let the smiles fool you; that's a group of savage litigators. From left to right:Ramo...
03/04/2026

Spotlight on our attorneys. Do not let the smiles fool you; that's a group of savage litigators.
From left to right:
Ramon Damas, Casey Brown, Carley Darby, and Gordon Byars

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105 S. Dixie Avenue
Cookeville, TN
38501

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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