Summertown Family Lawyers

I grew up in Nashville, attending Eakin Elementary, Caldwell Middle, and Hillsboro High Schools.

In my life, I have been a stepchild and a stepfather; I endured a divorce, but am now married again with children of my own.

While at Hillsboro, I received the Ed Hessey award (ask me). After spending five great years in college during the Payton Manning years, I graduated from U.T. (Knoxville) in 1997, and went to work in Nashville and Charleston, South Carolina for the U.S. trucking division of one of the world’s largest international shipping companies.

After three years in the real world, I...

M. Katherine "Kathy" Everette was born and raised in Mt. Juliet, TN. She earned her BS with honors from David Lipscomb University, and her law degree from the Nashville School of Law. She spent 15 years in banking with First American Bank and in 2002 Kathy opened her legal practice in Nashville, TN and has handled every style of case there is. She now focuses on divorce and family law cases in all Middle TN Counties and in Circuit, Chancery, Juvenile, and General Sessions Courts. Her finance and legal background make her uniquely qualified to understand the personal, legal...

I am an attorney with extensive experience in meeting clients' needs. I would appreciate an opportunity to listen to your legal issues, help you identify your goals, and help you achieve those goals.

For over three decades, I have dedicated my legal career to guiding individuals through some of life's most challenging transitions. Specializing in family law, divorce, and estate planning, I have had the privilege of helping countless clients navigate complex legal landscapes with compassion and expertise. Over the years, I have honed my skills in family law, handling diverse cases ranging from amicable divorces to contentious custody battles. My approach combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of the emotional nuances that accompany these sensitive matters. Additionally, my expertise extends to estate planning, ensuring that my clients' legacies are safeguarded for future...

Zachary Jernigan is the owner of Jernigan Law, a family and divorce law firm in Nashville, TN. Zachary has experience in the court room across the mid-state, including representing clients in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, and Robertson County. Zachary's primary practice areas include divorce, child custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, alimony cases, and more. Zachary has also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in both Family and Entertainment Law.

Long, Burnett, and Johnson, PLLC, is an experienced team of Nashville bankruptcy lawyers dedicated to helping clients find real, long term solutions to financial problems. We do more than just complete the necessary court forms and stand for clients in court; we understand that the best bankruptcy attorney in Nashville is one who educates people on how to improve their lives. Of course a Nashville bankruptcy is a serious matter. However, it does not have to be a wholly negative affair. This could be a chance to start over anew. Some people come out of the proceedings much better...

Nashvillian Joseph Kwon graduated from the University of Tennessee with his B.A. degree in Classical Civilizations. Staying true to his alma mater, Joseph attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. At UT Law, he was president of the Asian Law Students Association. Joseph was admitted to practice in Tennessee in 2018, and focuses on family, probate, and bankruptcy law in the Greater Nashville area. Coming from a family of hard-working Korean immigrants, Joseph is passionate about helping clients from all walks of life to attain and protect their...

Former General Sessions Judge Penny Harrington practices family law including Probate, Wills, Conservatorships and Elder Law as well as Divorce and Child Custody. She has been licensed since she graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 1982.

Attorney Rachel Sharp Upshaw has continued to distinguish herself as an associate at Karla C. Miller and Associates, PLLC. With broad experience in nearly every aspect of family law and more than 80 percent of her practice devoted to litigation.

Mr. Boiano graduated from the University of Rhode Island with his B.A in English and continued on his education at Mississippi College School of Law. He is a member of the Nashville Bar Associations, Sumner County Bar Association, Tennessee Affiliation of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyer Association.

Graduate United States Naval Academy 1958 and University of Tennessee Law School 1963. Admitted to all state courts of record and Eastern and Middle District Federal Courts in Tennessee, and 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.

Karla Miller is a well-recognized Nashville divorce lawyer providing a wide range of family law legal services for clients throughout Tennessee. Karla C. Miller has devoted her entire career to the practice of family law in Tennessee.

Local attorney with over 40 years experience

I hail from Clarksville, Tennessee, where I have been practicing law for eighteen years. I am a second-generation attorney, continuing the legacy of legal practice in my family. I am married and have been for sixteen years, and together we have three children. In my practice, I focus on family law, handling cases that range from child custody and support to divorce, orders of protection, and domestic violence. I am fortunate to work alongside two wonderful assistants who have been with me for fifteen years, supporting our clients through their legal challenges.

Graduate of Vanderbilt University BA, JD Nashville School of Law with highest honors; admitted to state courts of Tennessee, Middle and Eastern Tennessee Federal District Courts, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court; member of Tenn Bar Association (Fellow), Nashville Bar Association (Fellow), and Sumner County Bar Association; member of Lawyers Association for Women (charter member and sustaining member), Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women (charter member); Instructor at Nashville School of Law for Workers Compensation 1987 to 2015 (Distinguished Faculty Honoree 2002); Delegate to 1977...