The Murfreesboro law firm of Kious & Rodgers, PLLC recently announced a change to the firm’s name to recognize the contributions of partners, Jay Barger, Chris Holder and J. D. Kious, to the North Maple Street practice. Kious & Rodgers, PLLC is now Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & Kious, PLLC.

The firm’s founding partners, David W. Kious and John W. Rodgers, started the firm in 1997 with a vision of building the best law firm in Rutherford County. “We believed by delivering high quality legal services at a reasonable price, the firm would grow as its reputation grew, and in time we would need to add partners and associates in response to an increasing and diverse client base,” Rodgers said. “The change in our firm name is a reflection of our firm’s vision for growth and advancement.”

James P. “Jay” Barger joined the firm in 2002, was named a partner in 2006 and is the firm’s family law specialist. G. Christopher Holder joined the firm in 2004 and was named a partner a year ago. He specializes in criminal defense, construction and lien law, and collections. J. D. Kious joined the firm in 2005 and specializes in business law, estate planning and real estate.

“With their assistance, the firm John and I started 12 years ago has been able to fulfill its mission of being a full service law firm for Rutherford County, providing exceptional service through sound legal advice and professional, experienced representation,” David Kious noted. “And by adding Jay, Chris and J.D. to our firm name, we want to recognize their contribution to our firm and make known our comprehensive practice, spanning the full spectrum of today’s legal environment.”

Kious points out that the firm is not looking at restraining its growth anytime soon. “New developments and growth opportunities are on the horizon, and we are poised to take advantage of them.”

The name change is accompanied by a new web site, http://www.murfreesborolawyers.com.