Our Attorneys
Erin King, Partner
Erin is a founding partner of King & Cagle, PLLC and prides herself on her work ethic and preparedness. She practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, post-divorce modifications, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, complex asset division, prenuptial agreements, grandparent visitation, guardianships, stepparent visitation, and appeals, as well as wills, powers of attorney, and conservatorships.
Prior to founding King & Cagle, PLLC, Erin was an attorney and Director of Operations at a small, well-established local firm in Sumner County, TN. Prior to that, Erin worked at the largest domestic litigation firm in the country for close to a decade. While representing her own family law clients, she has also supervised and trained some of the best family law attorneys throughout the country.
Erin was born and raised in Hendersonville, Tenn., and has lived in Sumner County most of her life. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee, and she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school and thereafter, Erin was a military spouse, who has since gone through a divorce and understands on a personal level how a divorce can impact the lives of her clients. Erin has been admitted to practice in Tennessee since 2010 and has spent the entirety of her career practicing family law in Middle Tennessee. Erin is also admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Erin wanted to practice family law ever since her parents got a divorce when she was a teenager, and she understands how something like a divorce or custody dispute becomes a major life event. That experience made her want to provide people with the tools to get through these difficult legal experiences while providing calm and objectivity in a tumultuous situation. It is her goal to provide her clients with the honesty and knowledge needed to have realistic expectations and make informed decisions in their case. Family law clients are rarely ever "happy" with the result, but she strives to fight for her clients to get the best possible outcome in every situation.
In the last four (4) years, Erin has been named a Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding attorneys. In 2022, Erin became listed as a Rule 31 Family Law Mediator with the Administrative Office of the Courts. Erin also spoke in 2020 to The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., about the rise in divorce filings amid COVID-19. At her previous firm, Erin received numerous accolades, including her office being named a Super Office in 2017 and being a Top Overall Regional Performer in 2014. Erin is a member of the Sumner County Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and serves as a volunteer member for the Sumner County Teen Court.
Outside of the office, Erin lives with her significant other, Charlie, his two kids, and their dog, Leo. Erin is an avid pool player and has traveled to Las Vegas several times to compete in the APA National Championships in both individual and team events. She's been labeled by work colleagues as the "velvet harpoon" for her direct, yet tactful approach. She also enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.
Aleah Cagle, Partner
Aleah is a founding partner of King & Cagle, PLLC and has a history of hard work and determination that led her to own and run a successful private practice prior to joining forces at King & Cagle, PLLC. She practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, post-divorce modifications, alimony, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, termination of parental rights, juvenile delinquency, prenuptial agreements, grandparent visitation, guardianships, stepparent visitation, as well as wills and conservatorships.
Prior to founding King & Cagle, PLLC, Aleah moved to Sumner County, TN without knowing anyone and founded and ran her own law office for almost 7 years after working under the mentorship of a respected and seasoned local attorney. Aleah is a self-made professional, working tirelessly for her clients to build a law practice that she could be proud of. Moving from her small hometown and creating a life, home and business in a new place helped reinforce the courage and confidence that benefit her cases and clients everyday.
Aleah was born and raised in Bridge City, Texas until her husband started travel nursing and she began preparing to attend law school. She earned her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Lamar University with a focus on Communication, Sociology, and Criminal Justice in Beaumont, Texas in 2004, and she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law School (Geaux Tigers!) in Baton Rouge in 2013. Aleah has been admitted to practice in Tennessee since 2013 and has spent the entirety of her career practicing family law in Middle Tennessee. In 2023, Aleah became listed as a Rule 31 Family Law Mediator with the Administrative Office of the Courts. Aleah has also served as the Secretary for the Sumner County Bar Association, and volunteered for the Public Defender’s Office, Paws for Cause and the Domestic Violence Clinic.
Aleah’s favorite part about practicing law is connecting with her clients and obtaining favorable outcomes through tenacity and diligence. Her sense of humor and loyalty is second to none, and she will not hesitate to communicate both directly and compassionately to zealously advocate for her clients. If you need someone in your corner, there is no better choice.
In her personal life, Aleah and her husband, Adam, have been together over 20 years. They have two children, and their endearing BernaDoodle dog, Maggie, is loved by all. Aleah is good at all things crafting, passionately hates shopping, and is an avid reader. She also enjoys spending time with family (who now live close by) and friends.