also known as Lori R. Holyfield
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.
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Acquired: 2012
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1500 Munford Avenue, Munford, TN, 38058
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Posted by Ashley | July 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Lori has been nothing short of fantastic, caring, and compassionate. I had a difficult case and she landed me with everything I wanted and most importantly, what’s best for my child. I truly cannot thank her enough. It was a very challenging time for my child, and me and she turned it around. Thank y...
Posted by Diana | December 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Ms Holyfield handled my divorce for me, and she was professional, knowledgeable, and explained each step of the legal process to me. She was also so caring, compassionate and understanding of my needs as her client. I highly recommend her as she truly cares and listens to the needs of her clients;...
Posted by Grace | May 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
To elaborate on the title above, I recommend Lori Holyfield as your attorney for matters of family law without hesitation or reservation. Specifically in my case of a contested divorce without dependent children from an unfaithful spouse, Lori was immediately someone I felt I could depend on and trus...
Posted by Shon | June 11, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I s/w Lori and she handles custody cases but mostly through marriage and I wanted someone who has handles cases at Juvenile Court. Lori doesn't have a lot of experience with Juvenile Court custody cases but she referred me to several other attorneys and I appreciated that.
Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Lori Holyfield to handle my divorce. While she started out strong, she ended up being very disappointing. Our initial consultation lead me to believe she was very caring and the right attorney for me. In the beginning of the process she communicated with me to explain what was being filed and...
I am so disappointed to read this. I would contact you to discuss a resolution of your issue, but unfortunately, you left your review anonymously, so I do not know who you are and cannot match the experience you described with any case I have handled. I will say, without meaning to argue with you or question how you perceived your experience, that this is not the way I generally conduct myself as an attorney, and I could not even begin to guess which of my clients or former clients you might be. I do not generally delay filing important paperwork, and I do generally respond to clients' efforts at communication. I also cannot recall a time where a client has requested a copy of documentation that I have failed to provide, and I certainly do not recall a client needing to visit the courthouse to get any documents. This review was hard for me to read. I am demoralized and hurt because I care deeply for my clients and their children. My cases often keep me up at night and I consider it an honor to walk with my clients through the valley of divorce. For those reasons, this review breaks my heart not for myself, but for you. I have had a lot going on personally lately, as I was involved in a bad car accident a few weeks ago and then lost my grandfather just yesterday after an extended illness. I have tried to be attentive to my clients in the face of all of this. With that said, I am not offering any excuses. I take your concerns seriously and I want to discuss them with you to determine how I might better serve you and future clients. Again, I am so sorry to read that you were unhappy with my representation, and I invite you to contact me (my correct contact information is 901-492-1830 or [email protected], just in case you don't have those) to see if I can resolve your concerns or, if appropriate, apologize to you directly for my role in your case. I wish you the best.
"I endorse this lawyer. Lori is a very talented and devoted family law attorney. She is very compassionate, which is not an easy trait to find in a lawyer who is also so intelligent. She never ceases to amaze me with how current she is on every new case or statute coming down the pike. Lori is an outstanding attorney, and you are lucky if you are able to hire her before your spouse does!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lori is a hard working, dedicated lawyer who makes sure to know all the new developments in family law. I can always count on her to know the nuances of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a knowledgeable member of the legal community dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients."
"Lori is an excellent attorney. She has an excellent knowledge of the law and is a terrific advocate for her clients. I have mediated matters for Lori and I have always been impressed with her abilities, as well as her care and concern for her clients. Top notch lawyer!"
"Lori is a very bright, ethical, and effective attorney. Her attention to detail is well served in the areas of divorce and family law."
"Lori is a fantastic young attorney and a rising star in the Memphis community in divorce/domestic relations law. I have personally witnessed Lori handle complex matters in Court and have always come away very impressed with her knowledge of the law and courtroom presence."
"Lori is a great lawyer. She is the newest addition to our office. I am impressed her mastery of domestic litigation issues. I highly recommend Lori to anyone in need of quality and professional family law representation."
"This attorney continues her commitment to excellence as a lawyer by staying current on the new education that is being taught on the practice of being a lawyer."
"This attorney is committed to being an excellent lawyer by not only being educated, but by keeping up to date on the new education that is being taught about the practice of being a lawyer."
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2012
Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
2012
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Who's Who
2012
Law Degree with Honors, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2011
Graduate Scholarship, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
2010
Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, University of Memphis Law Review
2010
Dean's Award for Excellence, Best Brief, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2010
AWA Scholarship, Association for Women Attorneys - West Tennessee
2009
Dean's Award for Excellence, Best Memorandum, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2009
Memphis Access and Diversity Law Scholarship, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2005
Summer Service Fellowship, Rhodes College
2002
Presidential Scholarship, Rhodes College
2016 - Present
Owner, Lori. R. Holyfield Attorney At Law
2014 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Douglass & Runger
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC
2011 - 2012
Judicial Law Clerk, Shelby County Circuit Court
2014 - Present
Association for Women AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Memphis Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Phi Kappa PhiHonor Society Member
2011 - 2012
University of Memphis Law ReviewSenior Notes Editor
Reversed and remanded to trial court for an award of attorney fees to the appellant.
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Note Training
2010
Oral Argument
2011
English
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