Top Divorce Lawyers Near Me in Franklin Area

With over 60 years of combined experience, Rotter & Stone is one of the most recognized Michigan family law firms. Please visit our website for a more complete description of our services and philosophy:   or call for a free consultation with Ms. Stone.. We provide comfort, passion, experience and a high level of discretion to hep you make informed, practical decisions.  We have received numerous awards and honors, but what sets us apart is our method of making each client feel part of our own "family."

With nearly two decades of experience, Neil stands as a constant presence of compassion, expertise, and strategic acumen in the legal landscape. His proficiency in handling complex family law and divorce matters—ranging from high-asset divorces to intricate custody issues—has not only garnered him widespread respect but also a steady stream of referrals from clients who have benefited from his skillful representation at the trial and appellate court levels.. Neil's legal journey is marked by significant achievements, including recognition as a Super Lawyer Honoree (2020–2023) and an earlier tenure as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015–2018). These accolades reflect his unwavering commitment to excellence in family law.. At the heart of Neil's approach lies a dual strategy: he strives for amicable resolutions but stands ready to fiercely advocate in court when necessary. By actively listening to his clients and understanding their unique needs, Neil tailors his strategies to effectively champion their interests.. Neil's success is also a product of his strategic alliances with professionals across various fields relevant to divorce proceedings, such as therapists, psychologists, CPAs, forensic accountants and business valuation experts. These collaborations ensure his clients have access to comprehensive resources and informed guidance.. A proud Tennessean, Neil is dedicated to serving the middle Tennessee community, guiding clients through challenging times with empathy and expertise. His reputation extends to his role as a Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, where his vast experience and balanced demeanor have made him a highly sought-after mediator, handling over 70 cases annually.. Neil's expertise is particularly known in Williamson and Davidson County divorce cases, making him a highly sought-after advocate in these jurisdictions.. Away from the courtroom, Neil cherishes time spent with his wife, Leslea, and their three children, embodying the family values he so passionately defends in his professional life.. **Education**- J.D., The Nashville School of Law, 2007- B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 2002. **Experience & Honors**- Past President, Williamson County Bar Association- Rule 31 Family Law Mediator- Guest Speaker, Nashville School of Law – Domestic Relations Course on Mediation- Awarded Domestic Abuse Attorney of the Year, Bridges of Williamson County- SuperLawyers, Family Law, 2020–present- SuperLawyers, Rising Star Family Law, 2015–18- Top 40 under 40 Lawyer, 2016

Striving to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process, Whitney educates her clients about the legal process, working closely with them to ensure they understand their options and rights so to empower them in making the best decisions for the future health of their family.  Her goal is to serve each client individually, striving to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves, realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still times, the best approach requires taking the decision-making power out of the judge’s hands and squarely putting it back into the hands of clients, those who know what their families need the most, in collaborative divorce or mediation.  Sometimes, that's not possible and the case has to be taken to a courtroom.. Having practiced domestic relations in Tennessee for nearly than a decade and a half, Whitney offers clients a skillful blend of trial and courtroom experience with a cultivated understanding that litigation isn't best for each family.. Whitney is a two-time University of Memphis graduate; she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998 and her Juris Doctorate from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2001. Whitney served as an extern to U.S. Magistrate Judge Diane Vescovo while in law school, and as a clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Breen following law school. She began her domestic relations career in Chattanooga, working as an associate in an established family law office. Returning home after spending a few years in Colorado, Whitney worked at an national domestic relations litigation firm in Memphis and Franklin before starting her own practice in downtown Franklin.. She has been admitted to practice law in Tennessee since 2001, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee since 2006 and in Colorado since 2008 (currently inactive).. Whitney has practiced domestic relations exclusively since 2010, and she is a Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator.. Current memberships include:. She also has served on the Boards of Directors for the University of Memphis Band Alumni Association and for DuBose Episcopal Conference Center.. Whitney enjoys living in her husband's hometown of Franklin with their two small children.  In her free time, she loves fantasy football and her Memphis Tigers.

Sean R. Aiello is a Partner of Schell & Oglesby, LLC and a native of Franklin, Tennessee with a family history of practicing law in Williamson County dating to the 1800s. Sean graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in arts for political science and Italian language, and obtained his Juris Doctor and Graduate Degree in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2015.. Before joining Schell & Oglesby, LLC, Sean clerked for the judges of the 21st Judicial District Circuit Court which includes Williamson, Hickman, Perry and Lewis Counties. In his current practice, Sean centers on divorce and custody matters as well as wills and estate planning issues.. In 2018, Sean was elected to local government to serve as Williamson County Commissioner for District 11 where he has since chaired the Law Enforcement Committee and served on numerous other committees including Internal Audit and Tax Study.Sean is actively involved in his local bar associations, elected President of the Williamson County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division for the 2019-2020 term, and is an active member of the John Marshall Chapter of the American Inns of Court. Since 2017, Sean has additionally served on the Board of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division in various leadership positions, and, since 2018, as District 11 Representative for twelve counties located in Middle Tennessee.. Sean additionally serves on the Pull-Tight Players Theatre Board of Directors as legal counsel, and volunteers his time running local legal clinics and participating in Franklin Noon Rotary Club service projects. When not working, Sean enjoys carpentry and other construction endeavors.

Marissa effectively and compassionately advocates for her clients.  Having the benefit of learning from the vast legal knowledge and experience of excellent attorneys while previously working as a paralegal, Marissa took every opportunity to gain practical legal experience, and now uses it in her practice of law.  Marissa strives to help make a difficult time in the lives of her clients, hopefully, a little easier by providing them with competent legal advice and compassion during this tough stage.

Katie Mathews Zipper practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, post-divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, LGBT issues, and appeals. Ms. Zipper is a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator. She also helps clients with wills and estate planning.. Prior to starting her own practice, Ms. Zipper worked for the largest domestic litigation firm in the country. Early in her career, she gained valuable experience by working under one of the most seasoned family law attorneys in Nashville, trying multi-million dollar divorces and some of the toughest custody cases in Tennessee. Ms. Zipper previously served as a judicial clerk to retired Judge Barbara Haynes in the Third Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee. She has been published in the Nashville Bar Journal for her co-authored article, A New Domestic Tort. Ms. Zipper was listed on the Tennessee Bar Association's Pro Bono Honor Roll in 2012, 2013, and 2014.. Ms. Zipper is a Knoxville native and proud three-time graduate of the University of Tennessee. She is married to Nathan Zipper, a Director of Development at Vanderbilt University. The couple have two sons and a labradoodle. Outside of the office, Ms. Zipper enjoys attending UT sporting events, running half-marathons, traveling, and reading.. Ms. Zipper currently serves as Vice President of the Williamson County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Lawyers Association for Women, and Tennessee John Marshall American Inn of Court. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee.

Julia E. Stovall has been serving Middle Tennessee with high-quality legal services since 1988. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN in 1981. In 1986, she earned her J.D. from Nashville School of Law in Nashville. Ms. Stovall is committed to delivering client-centered counsel. She gets to know each client personally to understand their case and their needs. From criminal defense and personal injury to divorce, Ms. Stovall is equipped to tackle any type of legal matter and she is a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator. Learn what her over 30 years of legal experience can do for you.

It's all about the relationship with my clients — meeting their needs and helping to solve their problems.. Working with clients to navigate the ins-and-outs of their legal matters with confidence is where my 15+ years of courtroom and practice experience come into play.. My goal is to empower you to take full control of your case — before the legal system does.. My practice areas are limited to criminal defense, divorce and family law, personal injury, social security disability, and worker's compensation. I also limit the number of clients I work with at any given time, so that I can dedicate my time, attention, and resources fully to my clients.

In 2008, Michael began practicing family law at Schell, Binkley and Davies, LLC.  As an associate there, Michael learned from the very best divorce lawyers in Tennessee.  Throughout the years, Michael has proven a dedicated, strategic and experienced family law attorney.. Michael is a native of Williamson County and, prior to beginning his practice, worked as a clerk in the Williamson County Courthouse.  Michael remains involved in the Williamson County Bar and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association's Family Law Division.. Michael has been recognized and received several awards for his Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Law practice.  Michael received awards including: SuperLawyer's Rising Star; SuperLawyer's SuperLawyer;  American Institute of Family Lawyers Top 10 Award; Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer; and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyer.

I did not grow up in a military family, but I am often asked that question.  Instead, my father was a college and professional football coach.  I lived in ten (10) states from Mississippi to Washington state to California and New York with many states in between before I was eighteen (18) years old.  Consequently, I appreciate all parts of our great country and the different backgrounds and experiences that people share with me every day.  During my upbringing, I learned to adapt to many different situations.  After all, the Southern culture is much different than California and New York.. I attended many different schools and had great difficulty deciding what I wanted to do when I grew up.  I also really enjoyed athletics and had great dreams to be a professional athlete.  I happened to be living in Buffalo, New York when I graduated from high school and started my college education at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York playing football.  I finished my first degree at the University of Mississippi in English.   I played football at Ole Miss for one (1) year as an ineligible transfer, but during that year I discovered the Greek life and focused on my social life.. After graduating from Ole Miss, the opportunities afforded an English graduate were not appealing to me.  As a result, on the advice of my grandfather and uncle, I enrolled in the accounting program at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee.  Christian Brothers was the only school willing to allow me to complete the requirements for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exam in a calendar year.  It was a difficult program, but I completed the necessary accounting hours and accepted an associate accountant position with Coopers & Lybrand (n/k/a PricewaterhouseCoopers) in Memphis.. My experience at Coopers & Lybrand was an incredible opportunity to learn about many different businesses and people.  I traveled the United States providing auditing and consulting services to clients.  However, as I worked on initial public offerings for our clients, I realized that the legal side of professional service was more suitable to my interests and professional development.. In 1997, I completed my law school education at the University of Mississippi.  It was a great experience returning to school.  In fact, I enjoyed school so much that I continued in a graduate English program upon my graduation from law school.  I worked in the Dean of Students Office at the University of Mississippi and coordinated sorority rush while pursuing my Masters in English.  It was a great Fall semester until my girlfriend (now wife) told me that I needed to get a real job.. My pursuit of a real job brought us to Nashville.  I have called Nashville and Middle Tennessee home for almost eighteen (18) years.  Our three (3) children keep us running all over town with their many interests.. My law practice has evolved over the years.  I started my legal career defending physicians in medical malpractice cases.  I worked in small litigation firm before making the decision to practice as a sole practitioner in 2003.  I have been asked to represent people in all types of conflict situations including domestic relations, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation and probate matters.  I also assist people with estate planning and advisory services.  My diverse professional background affords me the ability to share my knowledge with clients by delivering straightforward practical advice and solutions.  I continue to maintain my Tennessee CPA license in addition to my Mississippi law license.  I am still hoping for a case in Oxford during football season.  Due to the nature of my practice, I rarely have a conflict that prevents me from discussing your case and I do not have any insurance or corporate clients to prevent me from providing an honest answer to your question.

Heather D. Piper is the founding partner of Piper Law PLLC.  With a legal practice that spans over a decade, she is an experienced litigator with multiple victories at the trial and appellate levels.  She also has advanced training in the non-litigious collaborative divorce process.  Her unique litigation background and her continued commitment to caring for the overall health and happiness of her clients make her a unique and forceful asset to the family law community.. Heather's creativity, hard work, and dedication to excellence has earned her recognition by her peers in the legal community.  She has consistently been named one of Tennessee's Top Ten under 40 Family Law Attorneys and a Mid-South Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Magazine.  She has also been the recipient of Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys from 2015-2020, a two-time recipient of the American Board of Trial Advocates Award, and a Best of the Bar nominee by the Nashville Business Journal. She is a member of the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Divorce Alliance, Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Diane Crosier earned her law degree at the University of Tennessee, College of Law. Shortly after receiving her law license in 1992, Diane worked in the 21st Judicial District Public Defender’s Office as a trial counsel. During this time, she tried countless cases in court and even successfully argued cases before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. She developed a unique understanding of the courts and what it takes to be an effective trial lawyer. Diane is also a Rule 31 family mediator, which means she has received extensive training to effectively mediate cases.

Attorney Michal Durakiewicz has handled over one thousand cases ranging from criminal defense to divorce to business litigation. On the criminal defense side, he has won numerous dismissals, acquittals, and reductions on behalf of his clients. On the civil litigation side, he has represented clients in breach of contract claims, real estate disputes, and sexual harassment cases in federal court.. In his law practice, Michal has distinguished himself as a relentless advocate for the interests of his clients, with hundreds of hours of courtroom experience. His approach to legal representation comprises three elements: informing the client of all his or her options, performing a rigorous investigation of all the facts relevant to the client’s case, and thoroughly preparing for every possible development in the case. Knowing that the secret to success in the legal field is being willing to outwork one’s opponent, Michal has achieved victories in the courtroom time and time again.. Michal received his undergraduate degree in Russian Literature in 2012 from Vanderbilt University. He received his Law Degree in 2015 from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. At Emory Law, he was awarded an academic merit scholarship which covered most of his law school tuition.  This award was based on his exceptional undergraduate achievement.. Outside the courtroom, Michal enjoys travel, fishing, and skiing. He is fluent in Russian and Polish.

Alisha practices family law, including divorce and post-divorce proceedings, child support and parenting plan modifications, parental relocations, and juvenile court matters. She also represents small businesses in Williamson County in transactional and collection cases.. As a former co-chair for the Junior League of Nashville’s “Kids in the Kitchen” program, Alisha pursued her passion for educating families about nutrition and health. A native of Virginia, she lives in Franklin with her husband T. Jay. They enjoy running, cooking, and traveling together.

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