MEET THE TEAM
RUSS COOK
Partner
Russ is the first attorney to be recognized as an estate planning specialist by the Tennessee Board of Certification and Specialization, and he holds Accredited Estate Planner and Estate Planning Law Specialist designations with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
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Russ has been accepted by the CFP Board as a Continuing Education Sponsor and is recognized by the Tennessee Bar Association as a continuing legal education (CLE) speaker. He provides seminars to clients, lawyers, and financial consultants, many of whom are eligible for continuing education credits for certified financial planners and attorneys.
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He is also a frequent guest on the Retirement Report television show on News Channel 5 and has appeared on 99.7 WWTN, 1510 WLAC and 107.9 WMSR radio.
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Birthplace: Syracuse, New York
Personal Motto: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
What I love most about my job: Solving complex problems
World’s greatest invention: The motorcycle
JOSH TILLMAN
Partner
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Josh has been recognized as an estate planning specialist by the Tennessee Board of Certification and Specialization and holds the Accredited Estate Planner and Estate Planning Law Specialist designations with the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. Josh advises clients on estate planning matters as well as closely held business owners regarding business succession.
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Birthplace: Highland Park, Illinois
Favorite/most life-changing book: Disciplines of a Godly Man, R. Kent Hughes
Place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand
Favorite album: Nebraska, Bruce Springsteen
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ALEX FASCHING
Partner
Alex heads up our probate department, helping families after they have lost loved ones. His multi-faceted experience includes building a new law firm into a multistate probate litigation specialization firm. He obtained his law degree in Minnesota and is licensed in Tennessee.
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Birthplace: Wisconsin
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Favorite place: Australia
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Place I’d most like to visit: Rome, Italy
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Biggest surprise about me? I have a pet wallaby
AARON MORALES
Associate Attorney
Aaron works with our partners in estate planning. He earned his law degree in California and is licensed in Tennessee and California.
Birthplace: California
Favorite Place: Sayulita, Mexico
Place I’d most like to visit: Jerusalem
What activity do you most enjoy? Grilling and Cooking
JAIME MILLSAP
Managing Director
Birthplace: Somerset County, New Jersey
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Joined the firm: 2011
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Education: B.S. in biblical studies, Philadelphia Biblical
University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, 2004
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Places I’d most like to visit: Patagonia and Faroe Islands
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Personal Motto: “I want to constantly be walking away from the person I was a moment ago” – Donald Miller
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World’s greatest inventions: CrossFit and rock climbing
ERIN STEVENSON
Paralegal
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
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Joined the firm: 2012
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Education: B.A. in psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2006
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Certification: Paralegal Certificate, Kaplan Career Institute, Nashville, Tennessee, 2012
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Place I’d most like to visit: Venice, Italy
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Biggest surprise about me? I train and run half marathons when I have the time.
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My favorite place: I love being at home with family.
KATE EVEY
Paralegal
Birthplace: District of Columbia
Joined the firm: 2020
Biggest surprise about you: I illustrate children’s books in my spare time
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Favorite place: Urbanna, Virginia along the water
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? My entire, loud extended family
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World’s greatest inventions: Chocolate and fresh bread
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DIANA HEFFELFINGER
Paralegal
Birthplace: Lexington, KY
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Joined the firm: 2025
Place I'd like most to visit: Yosemite National Park (when they move it out of CA).
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Biggest surprise about me: I plan to hike the Appalachian Trail when I retire.
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My hero is: King David
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My favorite sports team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Education: University of Kentucky.
SONYA RUSSELL
Administrative Assistant
Birthplace: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Joined the firm: 2022
Favorite most life-changing book:
Pathway to Purpose for Women by Katie Brazelton
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Personal Motto:
Do something today your future self will thank you for.
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Favorite sports team:
Arkansas Razorbacks - Football
CINDY ROMANI
Administrative Assistant
Birthplace: Martin, SD
Joined the Firm: 2023
What I love most about my job: All of the wonderful people I have the pleasure of working with.
Biggest surprise about me: I grew up in a town of 1250 people in South Dakota and my dad was a beekeeper.
Favorite quote: It is what it is.
Favorite place: Anywhere outdoors – especially near the ocean.
JOHANNAH TREECE
Administrative Assistant
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas
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Joined the Firm: 2025
My favorite book: "A Severe Mercy" by Sheldon Vanauken.
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My personal motto: Courage, dear heart.
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Biggest surprise about me: I own and operate Airbnb’s around Nashville and work as a wedding photographer most weekends.
Professional Bio: Liberal Arts / BA in Counseling Psychology
New Saint Andrews College 2014-2015 Houston Christian University 2022-2025
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LET'S CONNECT
Contact us today to schedule a consultation by sending us an email or by calling 615-370-2444. We assist clients throughout the Nashville area.
YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT
At Cook Tillman Law Group, we understand your desire for privacy. Many of our clients are business owners, wealthy individuals, entertainers, and high-profile public figures, and we do all we can to protect your privacy as well as your interests.
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You can rest assured that we will keep your personal affairs in strict confidence. We commonly create trusts and other planning vehicles that are designed to keep your name and your holdings private.