Philip Matthew Mize

Philip Matthew Mize

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Clarksville, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Litigation

121 South Third Street, Clarksville, TN

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce; Military Divorces; Adoptions; Interstate Adoptions; Child Custody; Child Custody Modifications; Annulments; and Child Support

24 years

50%
Personal Injury 30%

Serious Personal Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Tractor Trailer Accidents; Marine Accidents.

24 years

30%
Litigation 20%

General civil litigation including commerical defense, insurance defense litigation and appellate practice

24 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 18 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 24 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

BATSON NOLAN, PLC

121 South Third Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040-3403

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Philip Matthew Mize's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Erin | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent, Honest, & Accessible

Philip Mize was a tremendous help and of constant aid throughout the course of my divorce. Having very little knowledge of the process myself, Mr. Mize was patient with my countless questions and concerns and always made me feel informed and prepared for each step. During a very difficult time in m...y life, Mr. Mize made me feel understood and his honesty and compassion were invaluable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for legal counsel.

Posted by J.R. | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Like a Big Brother

Prior to having to seek out his help in 2013 I had no real experience with dealing with lawyers. I think it's a natural reaction to be a little intimidated at first, seeing as people always say such negative things about lawyers in general. However, after our initial meeting, I quickly realized that ...I had nothing to fear. I left our first consultation feeling much more empowered and protected than when I walked in. Mr. Mize is extremely intelligent in his field and this helped to put me at ease. My first time as his client I was going through a divorce. He made sure that I had all of the information that I needed and he asked several questions so he would have a very clear picture of the situation. He never judged or criticized, but always gave helpful and concerned advice. He was always prompt, friendly and professional with returning my calls, texts or emails. Mr. Mize never made me feel rushed or as if I were an inconvenience or a bother. The divorce itself was pretty clear-cut and went fairly smoothly. Two years later, I sought him out again because my ex-husband filed for child support modification and also wanted to modify our days with the kids. The days modification was not in the best interest of our children and would have negatively impacted their health and schooling. Mr. Mize knew how sensitive I was to this matter and took great care to ensure that I was well prepared for our trial. Although, as a lawyer, Mr. Mize knows what I could and couldn't have gained if I pushed hard enough, he let me make all of the decisions but was always there to advise me fairly when I asked. He never made me feel as though I had to attack or be sneaky to get what I wanted. We played a very fair and clean game and all was well in the end. I feel confident that he gave me the same level of respect that he would give a high profile case, and the same level of care that he would provide to a sibling. I felt as though Mr. Mize were more like a big brother to me than a lawyer. I felt safe and supported. He was always there when I needed him and he made what was a very stressful situation for me and my family, much easier to bear. Mr. Mize is a very serious and straight forward individual who gets right to the point and does not waste your time or money. When he smiles, you know it is genuine. You just have to see for yourself. I have and will continue to recommended Attorney Phillip Mize to any and everyone I know who is need of a great lawyer who truly cares about his clients.

Posted by Olivia | June 15, 2015 | Child Custody

Absolute satisfaction and respect for this attorney. Great job!

Philip Mize has assisted and served as counsel for many of my friends over the years and when I needed assistance, I turned to those who had great outcomes and experience with this attorney. Mr. Mize is an asset to the legal field and he did an excellent job representing me in a family custody situa...tion, as well as with a medical situation I encountered. I have to say he's extremely well-versed in the medical field and/or its terminology, and Mr. Mize explained and defined any terms in layman's terms, for my benefit.

Posted by Christy | June 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer!

Phillip is an extremely professional and caring lawyer. He listens to your situation and makes sure he is looking out for your best interest. He is honest about the law and will explain options to you. In my case, Phillip handled my divorce and parenting plan. He took the time to listen to me, go ove...r the specifics of the paperwork with me, and advise me throughout the process. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a fair, honest, and respectful lawyer.

Posted by Paul | June 15, 2015 | Litigation

Fantastic Attorney.

I have known Attorney Philip Mize for over a decade and seen him work on a number of cases in and outside of the courtroom. He consistently does good work and gets real results. When my family needed an attorney, he was our first choice. He is a fantastic litigator who is creative, knowledgeable, and... extremely competent. He can be counted upon for staying on top of your matter and always quick to respond to inquiries. I highly recommend him and would not hesitate to have him handle another case for my family.

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Philip Matthew Mize's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas White

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked with Philip on many cases during our years of working together. He zealously represents his clients but is also compassionate to their needs. I would not hesitate to refer Philip to clients needing a lawyer in his area."

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Russell Hebets

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Angel

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Holland

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Gladstein

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is a dedicated attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various personal injury and family law matters. I highly recommend him."

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John Andreopoulos

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Philip. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Armando Edmiston

Insurance lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very good a reading between the lines and finding creative ways to help his clients."

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Manuel Fajardo

Litigation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Philip. He is a talented, smart, dedicated and hard working lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Ritchie

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on many matters with Philip and found him to be diligent in his devotion to the case and the client. He treats his clients with the utmost respect and consideration, being very attentive to their needs. I certainly endorse him as an attorney. His staff is extremely competent and committed to efficiency."

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Matt Miller

Insurance lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Philip is an excellant attorney that I, as a practicing attorney would not hesitate use myself if I needed legal representation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie Ritchie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matt Miller

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney - Member, Batson Nolan, PLC

Associations

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Mississippi

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2002

"Gragg v. Gragg; Tennessee Adopts the Analytical Standard that Classifies Private Disability Policies according to Parties’ Intent," 32 Univ. Mem. L. Rev. 749. Gragg v. Gragg; Tennessee Adopts the Analytical Standard that Classifies Private Disability Policies according to Parties’ Intent,"

Languages

English

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