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Christopher Joel Pittman
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Biography
Christopher Pittman is a Managing Partner at Patton | Pittman Attorneys, where he primarily focuses on acting as a a Rule 31 Mediator for both domestic and civil cases. As a Rule 31 Mediator, Pittman has mediated over 1,800 cases. He has practiced extensively in Tennessee in the areas of domestic relations, business law, insurance defense lititation, estate planning and personal injury. Pittman is licensed to practice in all federal and state courts in the state of Tennessee, is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Pittman has been active in the legal community and has served as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association, President of the University of Tennessee Montgomery County Alumni Association, and as a Board Member for Young Lawer Division of the Tennessee Bar Association. He also served as a Hearing Committee Member for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibilty for 7 years.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Mediation
82%
15 years | 1,800 cases
Business
5%
32 years | 50 cases
Child Custody
3%
32 years | 750 cases
Child Support
3%
32 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Kentucky for 24 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Patton & Pittman Attorneys
101 N 3rd Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040-3403
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Posted by Tyler Banks | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Chris Pittman
A couple years ago I hired Chris Pittman on a referral from Chris Clark which is also in the firm he said Chris was an excellent child custody lawyer! I was a little skeptical at first because you always assume all lawyers are the same they basically just tell you what you want to hear to get there m...
Christopher Joel Pittman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had both the experience of working alongside Mr. Pittman while at other firms and working for Mr. Pittman as an associate of Patton | Pittman. Mr. Pittman exudes the confidence of his years as an experienced litigation attorney, which he has masterfully transitioned to his unmatched performance as a mediator. I have witnessed the respect that Mr. Pittman receives from local bar members, judges, and out of town counsel, alike, as he has an uncanny ability to resolve emotionally charged conflicts with a calm but commanding demeanor that others know they can count on. He is the embodiment of an ethical and practical leader, attorney, and mediator. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. Pittman, as I have for years prior to working with him."
"I have worked in the same community with Chris Pittman for over 23 years. We have worked together for over 17 years. Chris is the consummate professional. His work ethic and legal ethics are second to none. For those reasons and many more, I am honored to endorse Christopher J. Pittman."
"Mr. Pittman has mediated many cases for my office, most resulting in partial or complete resolution of the case. I endorse Mr. Pittman."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Chris for almost 8 years and he is an excellent attorney. He is one of the most detail-oriented people I have ever worked with and I would refer anyone with a divorce or custody matter to him. Chris is also a Rule 31 licensed civil and family mediator and a number of attorneys in Clarksville and the surrounding area refer divorce and post-divorce matters to him to mediate for their clients."
Kimberly Turner
Child custody lawyer
Taylor Dahl
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Top 20 Mediators in Alabama, Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2025
Best Family Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2025
Best Criminal Defense Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2025
Top 20 Mediators in Alabama, Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2024
Best Family Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2024
Best Criminal Defense Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2024
Top 20 Mediators in Alabama, Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2023
Best Family Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2022
Best Criminal Defense Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2021
Best Family Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2020
Best Family Law firm, Clarksville's Best
2020
Best Criminal Defense Law Firm, Clarksville's Best
2016
Senior Partner of AV rated law firm, Senior Partner of AV rated law firm
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Patton & Pittman Attorneys
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Branham & Day
1994 - 2000
Attorney, Daniel, Harvill, Batson & Nolan
Associations
2008 - 2014
Board of Professional ResponsibilityHearing Panel Member
2006 - 2007
University of Tennessee Alumni Association Montgomery County Tennessee ChapterPresident
2005 - 2006
Montgomery County Bar AssociationPresident
1995 - 1997
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDistrict Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
Rose Coleman v. Bryan Olson, 551 S.W.3d 686
Successful in the Tennessee Supreme Court
Education
1994
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Tennessee Technological University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2026
Montgomery County Bar Association CLE
Mediation: A Lawyer's Guide
2024
Warm Souls CLE
Mediation Ethics
2018
Montgomery County Bar Association CLE
How to Address Ethics Complaints
2016
Warm Souls CLE Program
How To Make Money Running a Law Firm
Publications
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
What Is A Primary Residential Parent?
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
Types Of Alimony In Tennessee
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
What To Do Before You Die
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
What Is A Tennessee Advanced Directive
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
Military Divorce In Tennessee
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
What NOT To Do During A Divorce
2026
www.pattonandpittman.com
Do I Really Need To Think About Estate Planning?
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
Do I Really Need Estate Planning
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
Child Support In Tennessee: A Guide To How It's Calculated
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
Dividing Assets In A Tennessee Divorce: What You Need To Know
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
Separating Fact From Fiction: Common Divorce Myths In Tennessee
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
What To Know Before You File For A Divorce
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
Social Media During A Divorce
2025
www.pattonandpittman.com
How To Choose A Lawyer
2024
www.pattonandpittman.com
Prenuptial Agreements
2024
www.pattonandpittman.com
Domestic Mediation
2024
www.pattonandpittman.com
Military Retirement And Divorce
2024
www.pattonandpittman.com
Do I Have To Go To Mediation As Part Of My Divorce?
2024
www.pattonandpittman.com
What Does Insurance Have To Do With Estate Planning?
2014
www.pattonandpittman.com
Its The New Year: How Much Insurance Do You Have?
2014
www.pattonandpittman.com
New Year's Resolution: Estate Planning
2010
Clarksville Family Magazine
Do I Really Need a Will
2010
Clarksville Family Magazine
Starting The Year Out Right
2009
www.pattonandpittman
Mediation
2009
Clarksville Family Magizine
How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need?
1997
Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Teen Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers