Dennis Wayne Stanford

Dennis Wayne Stanford

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Clarksville, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +4 more

215 S 2nd St, Clarksville, TN

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 23%

I handle adoptions, divorces, child support, custody, alimony, and all other Family law matters.

25 years

23%
Criminal Defense 20%

As a former prosecutor I enjoy some insight into the States point of view. I have extensive experience as a defense counsel in General sessions, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts.

38 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Extensive experience in handling both civilian and military divorces. I am familiar with the local Courts and Judges and the issues facing both local clients and the military.

25 years

20%
Military Law 15%

I have significant experience in handing both administrative boards and complex Courts Martial. I have enjoyed great success before military courts.

33 years

15%
Administrative Law 10%

Experience in dealing with military and civilian boards. This includes disciplinary boards a well as various governmental departments. Extensive experience in dealing with DCS.

33 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I have enjoyed significant success in handling, settling, and/or litigating a wide variety of personal injury matters, including automobile, motorcycle, tractor trailer, and premises accidents.

25 years

10%
Arbitration 2%

I am a Rule 31 Listed Mediator. I have experience with Family law and civil litigation.

15 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 31 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 39 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Dennis W. Standford

215 S 2nd St, Clarksville, TN, 37040-3629

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Dennis Wayne Stanford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jasmine | August 19, 2022 | Military Law

Would hire Mr. Stanford for ANYTHING.

I can’t say ENOUGH how much I enjoyed working with Mr. Stanford today. My husband is deployed and we had an encounter where VW credit was trying to repossess our vehicle although our finances were directly affected by his deployment (having to pay a $800 childcare fee) and they denied us our SCRA rig...hts! I looked him up on google and found that he was a former JAG attorney & that sold me. He knew EVERYTHING and never sugar coated anything! He told me up front costs and made sure I was comfortable with all the information and also in his office! His legal assistant is also a former JAG legal assistant and he was also soooo knowledgeable! Mr. Stanford would get my business any day for how well he spoke to me & how professional he was. Thank you so much for relieving my anxiety Mr. Stanford & his lovely assistant! You guys are AMAZING!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Worst lawyer ever

I hired him on the recommendation of another lawyer in Missouri for my divorce, he charged an enormous fee and I can honestly say he did absolutely nothing for his money, my representation was nil. Anything done at all was done by his smart mouth female para legal. He didn't even show up to repres...ent me with the mediator and I was in Missouri on the phone trying to fend for myself. He had no interest in my case at all, should be disbarred.

Dennis Stanford

Replied last October 08, 2015

This woman is angry because her uncle paid her fee. He paid with a credit card. Her contract made it clear that there would be no refund of any fee. Nonetheless, a partial refund was given. She got angry when the refund was credited back to her uncle's credit card and was not given to her (even though she hadn't paid anything herself). Attorneys don't ordinarily attend mediations and, when they do, they bill by the hour to be there. This lady was given a choice to pay that hourly fee and decided not to. The attorney was available to answer her questions via telephone free of charge.

Posted by Tammy | March 21, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

I had a name rather than a case number

In a divorce situation that was more stressful than my wildest imagination, Mr. Stanford helped me understand the actions of the soon to be ex-husband. He advised me on issues that needed to be addressed as well as ones to steer clear of. The client/attorney relationship had a personal touch that h...elped guide me in all the right directions. He recommended actions that should be taken and kept me informed of all current case activity. A client trust account made fees and payments easier to deal with. Mr. Stanford's wide array of case types he is qualified to handle leaves me knowing that if I ever have a need for his representation in the future, he will be my attorney of choice.

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Dennis Wayne Stanford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Ufford

Unknown lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In his practice of law, Mr. Stanford has established an excellent reputation of being a zealous advocate, and effective counselor. He has a true passion for serving his clients and causes."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dennis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brian Hill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa King

Military law lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis was the attorney to seek advice from when I had my first case on Ft Campbell. He is one of the few attorneys in Montgomery County who has any knowledge of military matters. He is very knowledgeable and has had great success in trying cases on Campbell. I would recommend him to anyone who is facing disciplinary action in the military."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Stanford is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Christopher Clark

Military law lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a former Staff Judge Advocate in the United States Army, he is well versed in the UCMJ and military trial defense."

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Kimberly Turner

General practice lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1992

Excellence in Claims, US Army Claims Service

N/A

Air Assault Badge, US Army

N/A

Jump Wings, US Army

N/A

AAM, MSM, and various awards, US Army

Work Experience

2002 - 2013

Attorney, Private Practice

1994 - 2001

Senior Attorney, Metropolitan Gornment of Nashville and Davidson County

1987 - 1993

Prosecuting Attorney, Us Army Jag Corps

1986 - 1993

Attorney Advisor, US Army Jag Corps

Associations

Montgomery Bar Association

Montgomery County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

US vs Jenks

Convicted manslaughter. 15 year sentence

US vs Lawrence

Aquitted of all charges. Subsequently promoted to CW4

Plaintiff vs. Metropolitan Government

Of approximately 300 suits, about 35 made it to trial. I won all of those. Metro paid nothing. The rest were dismissed before they ever got to court.

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Education

1986

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of North Carolina, Pembroke

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Montgomery Bar Association

Forfeitures

Publications

N/A

website dstanfordlaw.com Various articles

Languages

English

German

Activity

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