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Brad H. Frakes is a family law attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to representation in a divorce, Mr. Frakes provides representation in post-divorce actions such as contempt proceedings and custody/child support modifications. He has handled many difficult divorce actions in his practice. Mr. Frakes is a graduate of Nashville School of Law and served as a law clerk for a local family law court while studying for his degree. Mr. Frakes is a member of both the Tennessee Bar Association and the Nashville Bar Association.. When you retain Mr. Frakes as your legal counsel, you gain an advocate for your cause. Mr. Frakes will guide you through your legal issues, reassuring you of your rights and the resolution that you wish to achieve, while also maintaining realistic expectations. Specifically, the area of Family Law is not only about a divorce, but all of the accompanying issues that too often ensue after a divorce is filed; such as restraining orders, orders of protection, custody battles and modifications of support. Mr. Frakes has experience handling all aspects of family law. He practices extensively throughout Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Rutherford and Wilson counties, and is familiar with the local procedures and requirements of the various Tennessee family courts.. Mr. Frakes has a reputation as both an effective litigator and reasonable advocate for his clients. If it is necessary to carry your legal issue to trial in order to attain the best result, he will not hesitate to do so. However, he will also attempt to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement that is in your best interests and allows you to avoid the cost of litigation and the emotional and mental stress that often accompanies litigation.. You do not have to face your legal problems alone. Attorney Brad H. Frakes will work hard to inspire confidence and relieve the stress for his clients during both family law and criminal litigation. The office of Brad H. Frakes is located at 222 Second Avenue North, in the Washington Square Building, directly across from the Historic Courthouse in downtown Nashville. Call Mr. Frakes today at to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal needs.

My goal is to help my clients through difficult matters with a thoughtful, efficient, and problem-solving approach.  I am dedicated to representing my client's best interests with integrity and compassion.

Attorney Campos is the founding attorney of Legal Advocate Solutions, a Family Law and Real Estate practice.. Ms. Campos received her BA from The University of Illinois in Chicago and her JD from The John Marshall Law School. During her time at the John Marshall Law School she completed a one-year internship with The John Marshall Fair Housing Legal Clinic.. Ms. Campos, always welcoming a challenge, enlisted in the military at the age of 17.  She served with the 633rd PSD and the 1st Battalion 131st Infantry, 38th Infantry Detachment (ROC).. Ms. Campos has also owned and operated a successful online children's boutique. Her business grew and thrived until she closed down shop to focus on the journey that would be law school.

Lawyers are entrusted to help navigate some of life's biggest events: buying a house, selling a house, resolving broken contracts and promises, putting bad guys in jail and keeping good guys out, making agreements prior to a marriage, reaching agreements following the dissolution of a marriage, forming businesses, protecting assets, ensuring the care of your children while you're alive and assuring the care of your family when you're gone. I know exactly what you've entrusted to me and I don't take that responsibility lightly. I will do my best to make whatever life's event that's brought you to me go by just as smoothly and quickly as I can.

Shalini Bhatia Sawhney earned her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of. Law with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. Prior to law school, Shalini attended The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in International Affairs with a focus on Global Public Health. While in law school, Shalini worked as a Clinic Attorney in the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and clerked for reputable law firms, gaining experience in criminal defense and civil litigation. She served as the founder and president of the Health Law Society, a founding member of the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender & Social Justice, and a member of the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy. She was selected to participate in the Tennessee Bar Association's Diversity Leadership Institute, Class of 2012, where she contributed to improving and enriching the legal community in Tennessee.. Since earning her J.D., Shalini has practiced civil litigation and estate planning. She is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and conversational in Spanish. In her free time, she loves to watch movies, dance and spend time with her friends and family.

Hite McLean, III concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in Tennessee and Mississippi. Prior to joining Glankler Brown, Mr. McLean specialized in family law at a boutique firm in Memphis where he argued trials and preliminary matters. In addition, Mr. McLean has successfully represented business owners in business disputes, individuals in landlord-tenant actions, and has served as the guardian ad litem in various matters in the Probate, Circuit, and Chancery Courts. In 2018, he was a Justice Recipient for the Pro Bono Service Award in Tennessee.. A graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law, Mr. McLean received the CALI award for the Elder Law Legal Clinic and, during law school, served as law clerk for the Honorable Robert Benham in Shelby County Probate Court.. Mr. McLean graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A., while majoring in English, and received a M.B.A. from Christian Brothers University.

I am an avid golfer and spend weekends on a pontoon boat at my lake house all summer. My favorite winter sport is snow skiing.  I have two beautiful teenage daughters who are both adopted.  My favorite aspect of my job is helping people start a new chapter in their lives after divorce.  I love seeing my clients succeed both financially, professionally and socially.

With over 18 years of courtroom experience, Ms. Haley is a confident and successful litigator.  She began her career with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, before entering private practice, where her practice has been primarily Family Law and Municipal Court.  She has handled everything from simple uncontested divorces to complex custody disputes to domestic violence.  Ms. Haley is neither afraid to fight the hard fight nor to negotiate, whichever obtains the best result for her clients. In 2013, Ms. Haley was instrumental in the opening of the first distillery in New Jersey since Prohibition ended and gave testimony and drafting assistance to the legislature that helped the passing of  the Craft Distilling law.  She has since worked with other distilleries and breweries to help them get licensed and in business.

Ms. Forkner graduated with honors from The Johns Hopkins University (double major in English and History of Art, 2006) and from Boston University School of Law (2009), where she served as a director for the J. Newton Esdaile Moot Court Program. In addition, during law school Ms. Forkner served as a judicial intern to a judge in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County and as a research assistant to a Harvard University School of Law professor. During college Ms. Forkner studied at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University (2004). Before joining Lee & Rivers LLP in 2011, Ms. Forkner gained experience in family law and estate planning at a mid-sized Massachusetts firm. She became a partner at Lee & Rivers LLP in January 2020.. Ms. Forkner has been recognized as a Massachusetts “Rising Star” (2013 – 2019).. Ms. Forkner is a member of the Family Law section of the Boston Bar Association (BBA) and recently served as the co-chair of the continuing legal education sub-committee. She has co-chaired and moderated several BBA programs on topics including Family Law Appeals, Alimony and Child Support, and Business Valuations in the Family Law Context. She has also participated in several Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Family Law Conferences. Ms. Forkner is also a member of the Women’s Bar Association and was formerly on their Board of Directors (2010-2011). Ms. Forkner currently sits on the Board of Directors of the John Winthrop School for Young Children and is a member of their Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a member of the Friends Council of the Esplanade Association.. Ms. Forkner has guest lectured at Boston University School of Law on the subject of Separation and Antenuptial Agreements. She also frequently serves as a volunteer judge for the Boston University School of Law moot court programs and as an “Attorney for the Day” in the Norfolk Probate & Family Court. Ms. Forkner is also involved as a mentor in the Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project. She recently co-authored a chapter with Mr. David H. Lee entitled Tax Considerations for the Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manuel (2018) with respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on family law.. Ms. Forkner is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Maryland and is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court as well as the Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court.