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

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Dennis Wayne Stanford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Meli | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Knowledgeable, Professional, Unwavering

Mr. Stanfford is representing me in 3 related business matters and if I could give him 15 stars, I would have! After having retained 2 attorneys for the same matter BEFORE I met Mr. Stanfford - I saw the difference on his approach the moment I met him. He listened, he briefly viewed my documents, he ...asked questions, he took notes! WOW! All that in our very FIRST consultation! None of the previous two attorneys had done any of such things for the several months that they were retained by me for these cases! He asked me what I was looking for in the person I would hire to represent me and my answer was: I don't want nor do I need a "defense" attorney! I want and need an "offense" attorney! I need someone that is proactive rather than reactive, someone that would take the initiative to move the case along instead of sitting around for months letting the other party take the lead and decide when and where things take place! He offered me options and choices on how to proceed to get the best results at the fastest turn around. I terminated my second attorney on the way out the door from Mr. Stafford's office! For the first time in 8 months I HAD HOPE! And I was NOT disappointed! Within hours his knowledgeable, professional, dedicated assistant e-mailed me with questions about the case and requested more documents! I didn't get around to reply until very late in the evening, she replied right back! (And that was way past the business hours!) I thought to myself, wow, these people actually work! Like really WORK for their clients! Considering that my previous attorney was out of the office 3 out of the 4 weeks she was "my" attorney, this was a shock for me! (Yes my previous attorney was "home sick" one week; "on spring break" second week; "Easter Holiday" third week... you get the picture) So to continue my story, Mr. Stanfford has already reviewed the case, prepared documents, and OMG - Cindy, his awesome legal assistant, sent everything to me to review and verify that what was getting ready to go out to the other parties was correct and that I approved all the information stated on those documents! They actually cared enough to tell me BEFORE they sent the letters out! And those letters were tough as nails and made it clear to the other parties that "there is a new sheriff in town, and his name is Dennis Stanfford". I was thrilled! I have been a Clarksville resident for 23+ years and as a business owner and active in the community I have met and done business with several attorneys over the years. I will say with absolute certainty NONE of them has delivered at this speed and with such force as Mr. Stanfford! If any of my clients ever needs an attorney in the future, I will definitely send them to Mr. Stanfford and I know they WILL be taken care off! ***For anyone reading this review and being skeptical about it - I am too when I read online reviews as I don't know if it is written by a real person or if it is some paid for advertisement. Rest assured, I am a real person, a real client of Dennis Stanfford and very happy to work with him!

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Works hard, negotiates hard, tenacious in court

I could not have chosen a better attorney than Dennis Stanford to handle my divorce. Due to his time as a JAG officer, he was very knowledgeable about BAH, BAS, PCSing, SGLI/SBP and disability, to name a few and it showed in everything he did. It was refreshing to not have to explain every little det...ail of military life. Mr. Stanford was on top of everything that occurred and quickly set a temporary support hearing so I could receive some financial help early on before the divorce was final. He demonstrated an uncanny wisdom to know when to be tenacious, strong and fight and when to negotiate and used all the cards in his hand. When you hire a divorce attorney, you may need to tell this person a lot of personal information about your personal life and marriage. Mr Stanford handled this information with respect, wisdom and compassion. He's not just a great attorney, he's a good man also. He was very honest and fair in his fees and won't charge you an arm and a leg and try to get as much out of you as he can. Most importantly, he worked hard, prepared hard, negotiated hard and succeeded in getting results.

Posted by Kimberly | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident

Very professional and approachable. Dennis advised us as to what we needed to do and how to accomplish it in regards to a car accident claim. We received more than we expected with our property damages and are still working the injury part. We are impressed with how quickly he responds to any questio...ns we have.

Posted by Hawk Family | May 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Grateful To Have Him As An Attorney

Our 18 year old son was arrested on a Friday night for marijuana and paraphernalia. We called the law firm Saturday and he made time for us right away and we were in his office Monday. Dennis also handled a dui for myself. My husband and I have known him five years I can tell you he is direct, hones...t and aggressive in the courtroom. I not only trust him with my legal matters but my family's as well. He is currently working on a will for my family. I recently referred my niece to him as she is going through a difficult and painful divorce and custody matter. His rates are very fair and his staff is always there (as Dennis is) to answer any questions. Stanford has done so much legal work for us and even though he is an attorney we consider him a family friend. We have used his services for criminal charges and family law. I highly recommend him.

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.

See All Client Reviews

Dennis Wayne Stanford's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Dennis
Daniel Ufford headshot
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."

Michael S. Waddington headshot
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."

Brian Lee Hill headshot
Brian Hill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Melissa A. King headshot
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."

Howard M Lewis headshot
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."

Christopher Gene Clark headshot
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."

Kimberly G Turner headshot
Kimberly Turner

General practice lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Kimberly G Turner headshot
Kimberly Turner

Unknown lawyer

Christopher Gene Clark headshot
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.

See More Legal Cases

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution