Sharon Mesmer

1500 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite 3 A-1, Murfreesboro, TN 37129Mon-Thurs: 8 am-5 pmFri: 8 am-12 pm • Sat-Sun: Closed Michelle Howser has dedicated 28 years to the legal field, serving in nearly every capacity except Judge. Her journey began in the early 1990s as a receptionist and secretary, while she completed her undergraduate degree in Pre-Law studies at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). By the time she graduated in 1992, Michelle had advanced to the role of paralegal, supporting a chief partner with a focus on employment and labor law. After graduating, Michelle chose to focus on her family and explore her artistic interests, stepping away from the legal field for five years before returning as a paralegal in 1998. That year, she joined Wilson & Bradley, where she expanded her expertise into personal injury and social security law. Her tenure at Wilson & Bradley lasted about a year, until a significant life change led her to accept a position with the State of Tennessee Judiciary as a judicial assistant for Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash in 1999. During her time with Judge Ash, Michelle was encouraged to pursue further education and was inspired by the advice of a legal mentor: “When bad things happen you only have two options: to get bitter or to get better.” Motivated to “get better,” she enrolled full-time at Nashville School of Law while continuing to work full-time and raise her family as a single mother. Before completing law school in 2006, she was invited to help newly appointed Circuit Court Judge J. Mark Rogers establish his judicial office and served as law clerk/judicial assistant. In 2007, Michelle passed the bar exam and launched her career as an attorney. From 2007 to 2012, Michelle served as an associate at Greg Reed & Associates, specializing in family law and criminal defense. Her natural affinity for family law prompted her return to Wilson & Bradley, where she soon became a partner in the firm that evolved into Wilson, Howser, Oliver & Turner.