Divorce & Separation lawyers in Tennessee Larry Rice to Marissa Walters

Firm: Rice Divorce Team

275 Jefferson Avenue , Memphis , Tennessee 38103

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Larry Rice is an accomplished Memphis family lawyer and certified Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Larry is only one of two Family Law Specialists in Memphis and one of 12 in the State of Tennessee. He has earned the distinction of being named to the list of Mid-South Super Lawyers® by Super Lawyer ® Magazine every year since 2008. Super Lawyers® also named Larry to the list of Top 100 Lawyers in the state of Tennessee for all fields of practice. He is recognized by numerous other outlets for his dedicated, experience, knowledge, and client-commitment. Widely recognized as the best CLE speaker on divorce practice, Larry has lectured at more than a dozen American Bar Association conventions and to lawyers from across the world on a wide range of topics. He is also the author of several books and articles, including Divorce Practice in Tennessee; The Effective Ethical Lawyer; and The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice: Forms and Procedures for Lawyers which is recognized as the national standard for Divorce and Family lawyers throughout the country.

Firm: Gill Family Law

6750 Poplar Avenue , Germantown , Tennessee 38138

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Lisa J. Gill is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee, active in both states, and has successfully represented clients in both states at the trial and appellate levels. She has represented clients in alternative dispute resolution options outside of court including both mediation and arbitration. Prior to becoming licensed as an attorney, she worked as a paralegal providing trial and litigation assistance and assisted in numerous bench and jury trials, both at the state and federal level. She has prior experience in the areas of construction, real estate, business law, and employment law.Her Father was a local electrical estimator and subcontractor. She spent many Saturdays in her youth doing homework in job site trailers and at the local Memphis Builders Exchange (before the days of AutoCAD). Her Father taught her that the difference between good and great is “all in the details.” He could recite entire sections of the NEC from memory and still explain in layman’s terms what it meant without ever once making someone feel less than. She watched him study with many apprentices to help them obtain their master electrician’s license. He acknowledged that getting the details right was powerful and important because it could mean the difference between a safe or unsafe job site or finished job. He defined “servant leader” with his actions. She applies that same passionate dedication and principle to her legal practice. Electricity, like legal issues, are not to be taken lightly. She also inherited her father’s poor taste in puns.Lisa concentrates her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody/parental issues, child support, termination of parental rights, adoption, paternity and juvenile court matters. Lisa also handles pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and LGBTQ+ family law. Lisa Gill has a passion for complex case matters, including working with families that have mental health and/or addiction issues, asset protection, business valuation, buy-sell agreements, and complex business entity restructuring and/or addressing “workout” issues. Lisa is a small business owner and was one prior to becoming a lawyer.. Lisa’s first priority is to take complex matters and get right to the heart of it early to develop a strategy for a client’s global resolution. Her second priority is to provide strategic counsel with as much discretion as can be afforded to each client’s unique situation. She has personally experienced divorce. She knows that clients want an attorney that aggressively works to reach resolution while offering counsel in a way that allows clients to maintain their dignity.. As a friend’s father once told her, “you must offer the olive branch but, ready the sword.” She takes that advice to heart. She is results-oriented and efficient. She works to resolve matters through negotiation or mediation when possible while also keeping the case poised for trial if negotiations are unfruitful. That is why she gathers necessary information from her clients from the very outset of the representation. She and her team work to ensure that their clients do not have the added anxiety of preparing at the very last minute or being unprepared should their case proceed to trial. Her very first mentor taught her 20 years ago that “unfortunately, nothing settles a case quite like a trial date.” Personally, she believes that Sun Tzu said it best when he offered “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” Stil, she has come to accept that she cannot control whether or not the other party acknowledges the truth of that principle. That is why she “offers the olive branch but, readies the sword.”. EducationTHE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW: Juris DoctorTHE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS: B.P.S, magna cum laude. Certification• Rule 31 Listed Mediator. Accolades• Super Lawyers® (2016-2020)• Avvo Superb (10/10) rating. Community Involvement• Oasis of Hope, volunteer Room Mother for Caldwell Elementary• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, volunteer & Golf Tournament Committee Member • United States Department of Labor, volunteer ombudsman. Bar Admissions• Tennessee• Mississippi. Activities & AffiliationsTennessee Bar Association Family Law Section - Executive Committee MemberMemphis Bar Association - DirectorAmerican Bar Association - Family Law Section MemberAssociation for Women Attorneys – Memphis Chapter, past presidentMemphis Bar Association Family Law Section, Judicial Reception chairAssociation for Women Attorneys 2014 Judicial Forum, Judicial Forum chairAssociation of Women Attorneys – President-ElectAssociation of Women Attorneys – SecretaryAssociation of Women Attorneys - Liaison to Student Chapter – Annual Banquet ChairNorthwest Mississippi Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar Association, pastPresidentMemphis Bar Association Leadership Forum, graduateNITA (formerly ABA) Family Law Trial Advocacy Program, graduate2021 Leadership Germantown Inductee/Graduate. Lisa is married and has a son.. Lisa hosts a divorce workshop called Second Saturday on the Second Saturday of each and every month.  You can search for more information about this workshop by going to her firm website at .

Firm: Held Law Firm

1522 Highland Avenue , Knoxville , Tennessee 37916

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Margaret Held has known she wanted to be a lawyer since she was 8 years old, hearing the stories of her grandfather’s practice in Knoxville. "When you decide to become a lawyer when you are a kid, it’s because you want to stick up for the little guy and take down the bully.". As a new attorney, that attitude landed Ms. Held a prestigious Equal Justice Fellowship, awarded by the National Association for Public Interest Law to honor lawyers who make unique contributions in public law. The Fellowship allowed Ms. Held to represent entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to create and retain jobs in poor neighborhoods. "These folks could not afford corporate counsel," says Ms. Held. "It was great to be a new attorney, working up the legal documents to start a bank, suing the government over its use of economic incentives, and representing welfare moms to start businesses ranging from child-cares to ice cream parlors.". After the fellowship ended, Ms. Held continued her mission by founding Held Law Firm. "The Firm exists to support lawyers who have enough little kid in them to love the fight - who wake up each morning excited to take on the big boys, and who haven’t become cynical about ideals like justice and fair play.". Ms. Held represented India Tracy in her lawsuit against the Union County school system for religious discrimination. She represented Citizens for Police Review in its battle for increased accountability within KPD. She helped the Tennessee Industrial Renewal Network to fight for a living wage for Knoxville workers. She obtained a record-breaking settlement for a Department of Energy whistleblower who reported safety violations in Oak Ridge. She represented KnoxRecall in its drive for increased accountability from Knoxville city lawmakers, and Knox County over abuses within the juvenile detention facility. "I suppose that these sorts of lawsuits haven’t made me many friends in certain circles," laughs Ms. Held. "But they weren’t who I went to law school for anyway.". "But seriously," she continues, "As fun as those cases are, the issues that matter most to real people are much more personal. Law, for regular people, is about your kids, your job, your business, your neighborhood. That’s why we specialize in family law, employment law, and non-profit law." "My best hope is that we will take the mystery out of the legal process for my clients - that they will know how the legal system works, feel like they got sound advice and a good outcome, and know that, win or lose, we fought the good fight for them. Big cases are great, but there’s nothing more satisfying for me than to represent an honest, hard-working person well."

Firm: Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen

800 S Gay St Ste 1200 , Knoxville , Tennessee 37929

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Maddie Copes is an associate attorney at Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen PC and is a member of the firm’s family law and business litigation divisions. Mrs. Copes was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida, after which she received her undergraduate degree from the Florida State University located in Tallahassee, Florida where she majored in Psychology and minored in Family and Child Sciences.. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Mrs. Copes attended law school at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law where she graduated ranked 6th in her class with the honorable distinction of Magna Cum Laude. During law school, Mrs. Copes was named on the Dean’s List for her entire law school career and received a CALI award in Legal Communications I and II and Legal Research III, an award given to the student with the highest overall grade in a class for that semester.. Mrs. Copes has worked in a variety of areas and has achieved a variety of notable accomplishments since she began working in the legal field. She is a devoted advocate for Children through her work as a Guardian ad Litem, has been trained as a Rule 31 Mediator, and has volunteered as a board member for Knox County Juvenile Court’s Foster Care Review Board.. Since becoming an attorney in 2019, while working at Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen PC Mrs. Copes has worked on a variety of family and business law cases. She has handled matters involving Child Custody, Dependency & Neglect, Child Support, Divorce, Adoptions, and Appellate work. In terms of business litigation, she was represented clients who seek injunctive relief and provided advice on investment opportunities.. Maddie enjoys going to the beach, traveling with family and friends, and spending time with her husband and silly rescue dog.

Firm: The Law Office of L. Clay White

711 Dolly Parton PKWY , Sevierville , Tennessee 37864

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

When you hire an attorney, you need one you can actually speak with. All clients have my direct number and email address, so you won't be shuffled off to a paralegal when you need your attorney.  My legal experience is backed up by extensive sales and customer service experience with two of the largest forest products companies in the the world. This work taught me how to assess a client's particular needs and goals, develop solutions, negotiate with difficult parties, and to make persuasive presentations before decision-makers. These skills learned years ago have served me well in my legal career, whether the case calls for informal negotiations, mediation, or trial. The bottom line: I will return your call, I will proactively keep you informed as to the status of your case, I will be prepared, and I will always level with you. I am primarily serving Knox, Blount and Sevier Counties, but happy to discuss other Counties.

Firm: Shipley & Swain PLLC

PO Box 20315 , Knoxville , Tennessee 37940

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Growing up in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Luke learned two things from an early age: that hard work is good for the soul and to enjoy a good challenge. He applied those lessons throughout his high school career at David Crockett High School in Jonesborough, Tennessee and his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee.. In 2009, he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from UT Knoxville.. That same year, Luke enrolled at the UT College of Law and began his legal education, the first person in his family to ever attend law school. While in law school, Luke was the first law clerk Judge Bill Swann of Knox County 4th Circuit Court ever hired. While working with Judge Swann Luke learned the ins and outs of family law. Luke also tried cases in the UT Domestic Violence Clinic and was a member of UT's National Trial Team where he honed his trial skills and courtroom presence. His studies focused on practical, hands on litigation skills where his hard work and "never back down" attitude could flourish.. In October 2012, Luke was licensed to practice law in Tennessee and has already begun to make a name for himself in the local courts.. When he isn't doing legal work, Luke is an avid UT football and basketball fan. He enjoys unwinding with some good music, a book, and a little quality time with his cats. He also enjoys a good challenge outside of work as well- Luke is the only legally blind person most people know who is a pistol marksmanship enthusiast.

65 Union Ave Fl 9 , Memphis , Tennessee 38103

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I practice solely in the area of family law.  I love what I do!

1500 Munford Avenue , Munford , Tennessee 38058

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

My primary motivator is making a difference in the lives of my clients and helping them as they move through transitions in their lives.  Because of the kind of work I do, I get the honor of revealing the light at the end of the tunnel while shepherding people through what may well be one of the most stressful times in their lives.. There is a special place in my heart for children.  I am a mother of three little girls who was primarily raised by my father and stepmother from the age of 8 onward.  This gives me a unique and balanced perspective on parental fitness and creative solutions in the context of custody. My own parents divorced when I was four years old and I was later involved in a years-long custody battle, so I strive to help my clients protect their children throughout the process without compromising each client's goals and desires.. On a personal note, I am happily married with three children.  I am a Christian.  I regularly attend church and I believe love, justice, and grace can all coexist.  I also believe that life is a gift of uncertain duration, and therefore that it should be lived in an unregrettable fashion.

211 W Watauga Ave , Johnson City , Tennessee 37604

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

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Firm: Ewing Law Office, LLC

214 Second Avenue North , Nashville , Tennessee 37201

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Ewing Law Office LLC, is located in Davidson County and represents a wide range of clients throughout the surrounding area. We understand that family law matters are extremely difficult on the entire family, both personally and financially. You probably have a lot of questions about the law and how it applies to your circumstances. You need an attorney who is reliable, professional and prompt in returning your calls.. Our law firm is founded on the concept of personalized attention. It is our priority to be available and accessible to our clients for their time-sensitive questions. We provide efficient and effective legal service and work hard to bring a resolution to your legal issues. We are skilled in the areas of mediation, negotiation and litigation. If you want to solve your problems amicably, if you need to fight for your financial future, or you need to fight for your children's well-being, we are the law firm for you. We listen to what your needs are and tailor our approach to the specific facts of your case.. Our founding attorney, Lisa Millican Ewing, is not only skilled in the legal issues surrounding family law but also uses her accounting background to provide unique financial insight into her divorce cases.. Our experience includes contested and noncontested divorce, marital property division, complex asset division, custody, visitation, support and paternity, modification of child support and parenting plans, fathers' rights, stepparent adoption, and prenuptial agreements. In addition to the practice of family law, Ewing Law Office LLC, also handles wills, simple trusts, conservatorships, guardianships and powers of attorney.. At Ewing Law Office LLC, we listen and work hard for you. Contact our law firm in Nashville, Tennessee, for a free 30-minute in person initial consultation and obtain an assessment of your legal case and the legal remedies available to you.

Firm: West Knox Law

408 N Cedar Bluff Rd. , Knoxville , Tennessee 37923

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Laura will handle all of your divorce and family-law-related needs with professionalism and support. Not only do you need a divorce attorney skilled in courtroom procedure and trial advocacy, but who also listens, cares and keeps your goals in the forefront.

Firm: Marshall & Associates

10574 Lebanon Road , Mount Juliet , Tennessee 37122

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

6001 Jackson Square Blvd., Ste. 500 , La Vergne , Tennessee 37086

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

As I young adult, I enjoyed success as a professional classical musician and performed with orchestras worldwide.  Despite my success, I was always passionate about the law.. Then I discovered the Nashville School of Law and realized I could pursue my lifelong ambition there.  I passed the bar examination on my first attempt and founded my own law practice.. My intensity, energy, and deep sense of dedication serve my clients well, even when opposed by very seasoned and experienced attorneys.

Firm: Attorney At Law

Po Box 8111 , Columbia , Tennessee 38402

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Family , General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Wills, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis, PLLC

668 Colonial Road, Suite 4 , Memphis , Tennessee 38117

Practice Areas: Civil , Divorce & Separation

Ms. White concentrates her practice on litigation and mediation of divorce, child custody/parenting, alimony, child support, child relocation, adoption, and dependency and neglect. Ms. White has broad trial and appellate experience. She also assists her clients in the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. White is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi, and she practices extensively in both jurisdictions.. Leigh Taylor White is a native of Batesville, Mississippi. Ms. White attended Rhodes College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 2002. Ms. White then returned to Mississippi to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2005. Following law school, Ms. White clerked for the Honorable David M. Ishee during his tenure with the Mississippi Court of Appeals.. Ms. White is active in her community. She is a member of the University of Mississippi Law Alumni Board, a Fellow with the Memphis Bar Foundation, and a past president of the Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section. She volunteers for Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. and the Community Legal Center. She also serves as an elder at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. Ms. White is an avid runner and outdoors enthusiast. She especially enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys.

Firm: Dobson Law Firm PLLC

7515 Corporate Centre Drive. , Germantown , Tennessee 38138

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis, PLLC

668 Colonial Road , Memphis , Tennessee 38117

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

A native Memphian, Leah Lloyd Hillis received her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in 2000. After teaching high school English, Leah attended law school and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis School of Law in 2005. During law school, Leah received Excellence Awards in Advanced Constitutional Law, Non-Profit Organizations, Secured Transactions, and Juvenile Law.. Following a clerkship for United States Magistrate S. Thomas Anderson of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Leah began practicing law in 2006 and has focused exclusively on family law for the past fifteen years. Leah is a partner at Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis, PLLC, where she handles cases in all areas of family law, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody disputes, and adoption.. In addition to participation in litigation matters, Leah has completed the training necessary to participate in collaborative law matters, is a member of the Memphis Collaborative Alliance, and is listed by Tennessee's Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission as a General Civil Mediator. She has also been inducted as a Fellow with the Memphis Bar Foundation.

Firm: Hartzog & Silva, PLLC

123 5th Ave N , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Elder Law, Family, Trusts, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation

112 Durwood Rd , Knoxville , Tennessee 37922

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

136 Fourth Avenue South , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

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.