Our Team
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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.
In early 2019, Michelle started her own firm, embracing technology and innovative approaches to help families navigate the legal world. Her firm leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify legal processes for families, providing user-friendly resources and personalized guidance. Through these efforts, Michelle empowers clients to approach new chapters in their lives with confidence and clarity, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.
Michelle serves on the board of Tennessee Legal Association for Women, Rutheford Cable, and is a past board member for the non-profit, HELP for Nicaragua. She has also served as Past President of Middle Tennessee Legal Association for Women and holds the honor of being a alumni of Leadership Rutherford and The Titan 100. She is an active member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association, Rutherford Chamber of Commerce, Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, the American Bar Association, the Andrew Jackson Inn of Court, and First Presbyterian Church.
She has presented numerous presentations to groups in the field and throughout the community to educate them about issues in family law, legal technology, civility and ethics.
Michelle’s areas of law focus includes:
- Divorce
- Custody
- Paternity
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Dependent & Neglect
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Juvenile Justice
Sharon Mesmer, Esq.
Attorney Sharon Mesmer comes to Howser & Associates after spending almost two decades working with families as a public school educator. Sharon began her legal career in 2002 as a paralegal at Flynn & Associates, PC in New Jersey. After several years with that firm, Sharon decided she wanted to pursue a career in education. She spend the next fifteen years teaching both in person and online and developing curriculum for public and private schools, as well as the Department of Defense and the Ministry of Canada.
In 2016 Sharon went through her own Divorce and realized she had to make a change in order to be able to support herself and her two sons. This major life event pushed Sharon back into school where she completed her Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision in 2018, allowing her to take on a new role as a school administrator where she successfully ran a large middle school and high school in Southern Jersey.
While employed full-time as a school administrator in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic hit and was changing the world. Sharon decided that was the time to go back to school to pursue her law degree. Through all of the trial and tribulations educators endured during Covid, Sharon persevered all while simultaneously attending law school and raising her children. Upon graduating law school she decided to leave education and her home state of New Jersey behind and move to Tennessee with her family for a fresh start.
Shortly before her move in 2023, Sharon was fortunate to secure a job as a law clerk for Rutherford County Circuit Court Judge Barry Tidwell. This position was her first introduction into the Rutherford/Cannon County Bar and she fell in love with the energy and comradery. While working for Judge Tidwell, Sharon passed the Bar Exam and was admitted to the practice of law in both Tennessee and New Jersey in 2024. After spending a year in Judge Tidwell’s courtroom, Sharon was eager to draw on her extensive experiences in dealing with families in crisis, as a school administrator, and join a family law practice where she could be of service to these same types of families once again. In January of 2025 Sharon joined Howser & Associates, PLLP and is excited to be working with such a stellar legal team who work together to support each client while they navigate their legal issues.
Sharon's areas of law focus includes:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parental Rights
- Child Support
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Juvenile Dependency
- Civil Litigation
- Advocacy for Minors
Katrina Workman, Paralegal
With over 25 years of experience as a dedicated paralegal, Katrina Workman brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and precision to every case she supports. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with very prominent attorneys across multiple practice areas, earning a reputation for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and deep understanding of legal procedures.
A Murfreesboro native, Katrina Workman lived here all her life, growing up as a Professor’s daughter. Therefore, as an MTSU graduate, Katrina received two bachelor’s degrees both with Honors. She then chose to work on her Masters of Arts in Spanish slowly and in her spare time.
Outside of the legal world, Katrina Workman is a proud single mom of two athletic sons who are her greatest joy. She spends much of her free time at their sporting events, cheering them on from the stands and sharing in their victories and growth. A lifelong fan of both wrestling and baseball, she enjoys bonding with her sons over their shared love of sports, whether it’s watching their wrestling matches or catching a game at the ballpark.
Balancing a demanding career with motherhood, Katrina Workman brings the same passion, commitment, and heart to her family life as she does to her legal work.
