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Divorce & Separation lawyers in Tennessee James Purple to Jillyn O'Shaughnessy

Explore Tennessee attorneys like James Purple, James Weatherly, James Widrig, Jami Ferrell, Janet Lamanna, Jason Talley, Jay King, and Jillyn O'Shaughnessy. in cities like Chattanooga, Brentwood, Memphis, Jackson and Chattanooga. These attorneys specialize in Divorce & Separation in Zip codes like 37421, 37219, 37450.
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

James Purple

Firm: Purple Law Firm
6406 East Brainerd Road. , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37421
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jenna Nichols

Firm: Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, PC
530 Oak Court Drive , Memphis , Tennessee 38117
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Jenna McDonald Nichols is a native Memphian and third generation lawyer. Mrs. Nichols is compassionate, understanding, and will fight for you during life's hardest moments. Mrs. Nichols is experienced in the areas of divorce and separation, child custody, child support, juvenile law, paternity/parentage, adoption, and estate planning. Mrs. Nichols is also specially trained in collaborate divorce and she is a strong advocate for mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jill Hudson

136 4th. ave south , Franklin , Tennessee 37064
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Wills, Business, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jessica Morgan

Firm: Digby Family Law, PLC
5123 Virginia Way , Brentwood , Tennessee 37027
Practice Areas: Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody, Guardianship, Family, Prenuptials, Child Support, LGBT+, Divorce & Separation
My clients describe me as: Empathetic, Knowledgeable, and Professional. My Top Strengths are:. Communication: I consistently demonstrate strong communication skills, ensuring clients are well-informed throughout their cases.Empathy and Client Care: I listen, understand, and support clients through difficult situations, I make sure my clients are heard and cared for.Expertise and Efficiency: I have a comprehensive knowledge of the law. I handle cases efficiently, achieving favorable outcomes for my clients.. Jess Morgan is an experienced and compassionate family law attorney at Digby Family Law. Originally from Ohio, Jess grew up with a strong sense of community and a passion for helping others. She attended Belmont University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Music Business. Her time at Belmont sparked a deep interest in law, leading her to further her education at Belmont University College of Law. There, Jess obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree along with a Certificate in Entertainment and Music Business Law, solidifying her legal expertise and commitment to serving clients with dedication and professionalism.. With a deep understanding of family law and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services, Jess has built a strong reputation for being a dedicated advocate for her clients. Whether handling divorce, custody disputes, adoption, or other family law matters, Jess takes pride in offering personalized, clear, and insightful guidance to help her clients navigate some of life’s most challenging situations.. Known for her empathetic approach, Jess listens carefully to her clients’ needs, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and attention. Her ability to explain complex legal matters in an accessible and understandable way empowers clients to make informed decisions and feel confident throughout the legal process. Clients appreciate her transparency, especially when it comes to costs, timelines, and expectations, as well as her timely communication and unwavering support.. With a proven track record of success, Jess is highly regarded for her strong advocacy and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. Whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, she consistently demonstrates professionalism, expertise, and a deep commitment to securing the best possible results.. Jess’s clients often describe her as not only a knowledgeable and skilled attorney but also a trusted partner who provides invaluable emotional support during some of life’s most difficult moments. Her ability to balance legal expertise with compassion has made her a sought-after family law attorney.. Outside of her legal work, Jess is dedicated to ensuring that her clients feel valued and heard. She works tirelessly to make sure that her clients are always informed and prepared, giving them the confidence they need to move forward with their lives.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jessica Ferrante

Firm: Rice Law
275 Jefferson Avenue , Memphis , Tennessee 38103
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Jessica Ferrante, of Rossville, Tennessee, is the Senior Associate Attorney at Rice Caperton Rice, PLLC. Mrs. Ferrante earned her Juris Doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2012, where she was ranked in the top of her class. Prior to law school, Mrs. Ferrante graduated from Collierville High School in 2005 and from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she graduated with Honors in 2009.. She was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in November 2012 and is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, and Association of Women Attorneys. Mrs. Ferrante was later admitted to the Mississippi Bar in February 2019 and is now a member of the Mississippi Bar Association. In addition to practicing law in both Tennessee and Mississippi, Mrs. Ferrante is also listed as a Rule 31 Mediator and is a member of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators.. Mrs. Ferrante has been named one of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Memphis’ Finest Young Professionals. She was also named one of Memphis Magazine’s Women to Watch in 2018. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, she was named one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has also received the Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for Tennessee from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2021, Super Lawyers named Mrs. Ferrante a Super Lawyer Rising Star, and Avvo rates Mrs. Ferrante as a 10.0 out of 10.00 and awarded her their Client’s Choice Award.Finally, Mrs. Ferrante was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to be a Hearing Committee Member for the Board of Professional Responsibility, Division IX. Mrs. Ferrante has served in this capacity since 2016.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Jerome Hoffer

Firm: Jerry Hoffer Attorney at Law PC
140 North Ocoee St Ste 100 , Cleveland , Tennessee 37311
Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation
Mr. Hoffer has been a practicing attorney since 1991.  Divorce and Family Law are the bulk of Mr. Hoffer’s caseload.  After working with several other attorneys after law school, Mr. Hoffer opened his own office on North Ocoee Street in the Spring of 1996.. In over twenty plus years of practice, Mr. Hoffer has handled thousands of divorces, custody, child support and juvenile cases. He has also tried several civil and criminal jury trials over the years representing clients facing a variety of charges including rape, murder, attempted murder, possession of controlled substances, and driving under the influence. Mr. Hoffer has also practiced in the Court of Appeals and has maintained a membership with the Bradley County Bar Association since 1991 including a stint as President in 2015-2016. He is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and past member of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Mr. Hoffer serves on the Board of Southeast Tennessee Community Corrections.. In 2001, the Tennessee Supreme Court certified Mr. Hoffer as a Rule 31 Family Mediator. Since then, hundreds of attorneys and individuals from Bradley, Hamilton, Meigs, Knox, and McMinn, and Rhea Counties have hired Mr. Hoffer to act as a mediator in order to facilitate agreements in divorce, custody or other family law cases.. Mr. Hoffer is married to Lisa and together they have raised four girls, two of whom are now married.  Lisa and Jerry have two grandchildren and one on the way.. Credentials:
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jennifer Fiola

Firm: Law Office of Jennifer L Fiola
302 North Spring Street , Murfreesboro , Tennessee 37130
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jennifer Egelston

Firm: Legal Aid of East Tennessee
607 W Summit Hill Dr SW , Knoxville , Tennessee 37909
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Jennifer Egelston practices “Family Law for All.” She handles matters involving marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, DCS, juvenile court, adoptions, name changes, criminal expungements, and orders of protection. She is experienced in the drafting of family planning documents including donor contracts, wills, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. With her background in horse training and barn management, Jennifer works with horse enthusiasts in legal matters involving equine-related sales, contracts, non-profits, business, and liability. She is also a Rule 31 listed family law mediator with special training in domestic violence. Jennifer volunteers her time in the LGBTQIA+ and military veteran communities through pro bono work. In 2022, she was named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by Legal Aid of East Tennessee.. Jennifer says, “My goal is to provide access to quality, affordable legal advice and representation: wills, divorces, adoptions, name changes, expungements – you name it. I can help you overcome the past and prepare for the future – no matter what comes.” Request your free consultation with Jennifer by calling or texting her.. Throughout her career as a military police officer, Jennifer R. Egelston upheld the MP motto of “Assist. Protect. Defend.” Like many of her family members who served their communities through both law enforcement work and military service, in her career as an attorney, Ms. Egelston hopes to continue in this regard. Ms. Egelston is a natural protector and a caring friend who will compassionately counsel her clients while she stands firm as their zealous advocate. As a result of her own life experiences and empathetic nature, Ms. Egelston has a great ability to identify with her clients and offer them a realistic explanation of the legal process.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jennifer Bellott

275 Jefferson St , Memphis , Tennessee 38103
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Jennifer Leigh Bellott is a 2008 graduate of the Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law. Ms. Bellott grew up in Memphis and attended high school at St. Mary's Episcopal School. She received her B.A. in 2005 from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec Canada.. During law school, Ms. Bellott was named the National Best Advocate in the 2008 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, the award given to the best oral advocate in the national competition. She also served as the Associate Justice for the 2007 Advanced Moot Court Competition and as an Associate Editor for the University of Memphis Law Review. Her committment to excellence mirrors the Rice Team's commitment to the practice of family law.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jenna Foreman

Firm: Mathis, Bates & Klinghard, PLLC
412 Franklin Street , Clarksville , Tennessee 37040
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Jenna, born and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a graduate of Clarksville High School. She attended college at Western Kentucky University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in 2007. While in College, Jenna was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, Dynamic Leadership Institute and the WKU National Championship Dance Team. She was also named a Next Generation Nonprofit Leadership Scholarship recipient in recognition of her year-long internship with the March of Dimes headquarters.. Jenna completed her law degree at Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2013. While in law school, Jenna was a member of Delta Theta Phi, Law Fraternity, Alternative Dispute Resolution Student Organization and the Minnesota Justice Foundation. During the Summer after her first year of law school, she had the opportunity to study abroad in London, England, and received her Certificate in Global Arbitration Law and Practice from Queen Mary University. Throughout law school Jenna worked as a Law Clerk at the Children's Law Center of Minnesota, as well as a in a Summer Clerkship with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota. For three semesters Jenna worked in the Child Advocacy Clinic at Hamline, serving as the student director for her last year of law school. She was a Dean's Scholarship recipient and also received the Clinic Student of the Year Award for her work in the Child Advocacy Clinic.. After graduating, Jenna moved home to Clarksville to be with her family. She was married to her husband, Tyler, in August of last year. She and Tyler are members of The Bridge Church here in town, and enjoy spending their free time with their niece, nephew and their two dogs. Jenna is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and Young Lawyer's Association. Her primary areas of practice are Family, Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Civil litigation. Jenna also has experience in legal writing as she has written briefs to the United States Supreme Court, Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals. She is happy to be back in her home town, and feels blessed to be working in and giving back to the community where she was raised.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

James Weatherly

Firm: Weatherly, McNally & Dixon, PLC
Suite 2260 Fifth Third Bank Bldg , Nashville , Tennessee 37219
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jenifer Baxter

Firm: Baxter & Baxter, PLLC
300 James Robertson Parkway , Nashville , Tennessee 37201
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jeffrey Rossman

Firm: Long and Rossman, PLLC
302 42nd Ave N. , Nashville , Tennessee 37209
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Jedidiah McKeehan

Firm: McKeehan Law Group, LLC
1111 N. Northshore Drive , Knoxville , Tennessee 37919
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
When you are considering hiring an attorney the question you want answered is, "Can this attorney improve the current situation of my life?"  After talking to me, I want you to answer that question with a resounding, "Yes!"  Take advantage of your free consultation and let me discuss your case with you.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jay King

Firm: King & King, PLC
2790-A N Highland , Jackson , Tennessee 38305
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Divorce & Separation
My areas of practice focus on the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and families in West Tennessee.  I have been fortunate enough to practice law with my wife, Jennifer King, since we began King & King, PLC, in 2005.. She and I live on a small farm in West Tennessee, that we share with our dogs, cats, goats and horses.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jason Talley

Firm: Cheatham, Palermo & Garrett
43 Music Square W , Nashville , Tennessee 37203
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Driven, hard-working, and personable are just a few words to describe Jason. Growing up in Nashville and Franklin, Jason went on to obtain an honors degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from the Nashville School of Law. After serving in the financial industry for several years, Jason decided to apply his knowledge of the law and finance with his passion for helping others and came to work with Cheatham, Palermo & Garrett where he has focused solely on domestic relations.. During his career Jason has handled divorces for celebrities, music entertainers, professional athletes, executives and other high-profile clients. In his practice Jason concentrates on complex divorce cases that include issues of valuation and division of businesses, auto dealerships, professional practices, music/entertainment industry related assets and real estate holdings. He also focuses on prenuptial agreements, postnuptial/reconciliation agreements and post-divorce issues.. Since 2015 Jason has repeatedly been named as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star and since 2018 Jason has received the highest possible Peer Review Rating in legal ability and ethical standards as AV Preeminent ® rated by Martindale-Hubbell ®, earned through a strenuous, anonymous peer and judicial review procedure.. Jason currently resides in Nashville with his beautiful wife and two children while staying actively involved in both the Nashville and Franklin communities. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for real estate and historic preservation, he is proud to say he is one of the founding board members of the Next Generation of the Heritage Foundation that continues to play an active role in helping preserve the beautiful City of Franklin.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Janet Lamanna

Firm: Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.
530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 360 , Memphis , Tennessee 38117
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Jami Ferrell

Firm: Ferrell Law Firm
2255 S. Germantown Rd , Memphis , Tennessee 38138
Practice Areas: Divorce, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
I always tell my friends and family to please refer their friends to me but that I hope they never personally have a need for my services. The reason is because I'm an accident, injury and divorce lawyer.. I help people who are going through some of the worst events of their life. My clients come to me when things are bad and they need help. Sometimes it can be tough seeing the pain an accident victim is going through or the heartache of a mother or father whose spouse has just left them. But it's rewarding to know that I can have a positive affect on someones life.. I'm extremely lucky and I realize that. I love what I do and I love making things better for others, and it doesn't hurt that doing this usually means that all of us become better off financially.. If you've been in a truly serious car wreck or have been badly injured and just want to call someone who is going to be straight with you, give you honest opinions and treat you with integrity please give me a call. I'd be happy to spend some time to help you better understand whatever predicament you may be in.. Just call me at or , or email me at You can also visit my website at to read and learn more about who I am and how I can help.. Sincerely,. Jami Ferrell
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

James Widrig

Firm: Widrig Law PLLC
101 Westpark Drive , Brentwood , Tennessee 37027
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Attorney James L. Widrig, or more commonly known as “Jim Widrig”, was born in Upstate NY. in a small town called Yorkshire, NY. He went to college in east Tennessee at Carson-Newman College. After college Jim attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing, Michigan.. Attorney Jim Widrig practices in all of Middle Tennessee and his main office is located in downtown Nashville. James Widrig founded the law office of Widrig Law PLLC in February of 2007 with the goal to fight for individuals during the most difficult times of their lives.  In 2011 James L Widrig was voted one of the Best Lawyers in Nashville by the readers of the Nashville Scene.. Widrig Law mainly represents clients in family law, divorce, DUI,custody , personal injury, child support,, and criminal law matters.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Jillyn O'Shaughnessy

Firm: Grant Konvalinka & Harrison PC
633 Chestnut St Ste 900 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37450
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
I have dedicated my practice to assisting Hamilton County and Bradley County residents (and surrounding areas) through the very difficult process of becoming divorced. I pride myself on being available to my clients for all of their needs, providing excellent representation, and being affordable.

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