Our History
1976
John and Bob graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Law and are admitted to the Tennessee Bar. After graduation, Bob begins working as an Assistant District Attorney in Sumner County, Tenn., and Robertson County, Tenn.
1978
In 1978, John serves as the Sumner County Bar Association President.
1979
In 1979, John and Bob found Phillips & Ingrum Attorneys at Law in Gallatin, Tenn. John also continues to serve as the Sumner County Bar Association President.
1980
Bob serves as the Sumner County Bar Association President.
1981
Phillips & Ingrum moves to its current location at 117 East Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066.
1983
Bob wins a first degree murder criminal jury trial in Davidson County, Tenn. The verdict for this trial is not guilty by reason of temporary insanity.
1985
John receives a not guilty verdict in the Sumner County murder trial of State vs. Gooch.
1995
John becomes board-certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
1996
Bob wins another first degree murder criminal jury trial in Sumner County. The verdict is not guilty.
1997
John receives an AV rating, the highest rating possible in both legal ability and ethical standards, from Martindale-Hubbell, a comprehensive directory that provides background information on lawyers and law firms across the United States.
2000
Jay Ingrum is admitted to the Tennessee Bar and joins his father in the practice of law at Phillips & Ingrum.
2002
Robert and Jay win a first degree murder trial in Sumner County.
2009
Jay receives a BV rating, the highest rating a lawyer can achieve after admission to the bar for five to nine years including very high legal ability and ethical standards, from Martindale-Hubbell.
2011-2012
Jay serves as Sumner County Bar Association President.
2011-2014
Upon appointment by Chancellor Tom Gray, John serves as the co-receiver for eight Halo related companies.
2012
Jay and his co-counsel win another first degree murder trial in Sumner County. He also continues to serve as Sumner County Bar Association President.
2015
Haley Medley listed as a Rule 31 family law mediator.
2016
Haley Medley was admitted to the practice of law in 2010 and joined P&I in 2016.
2019
Josh Phillips was admitted to the practice of law in 2006 and joined P&I in 2019.
2021
Erin King was was admitted to the practice of law in 2010 and joined P&I on January 25, 2021.
2021
C. Jay Ingrum was named Partner on February 1, 2021.
2021
Jay Ingrum listed as a Rule 31 family law mediator.
2022
Erin King listed as a Rule 31 family law mediator.
2022
Bob formally retires from P&I after a successful 45 years in law practice and is happily spending his retirement with his wife, Carolyn.
2023
Ryan A. Claxton was admitted to the practice of law in 2015 and joined P&I in 2023.