Brittany Gates
About Brittany
Biography
Awarded One of the Top 10 Family Law Attorney under the Age of 40 in Tennessee. Received the Pro Bono Service award 3 consecutive years by the Tennessee Supreme Court as an Attorney for Justice.
Formerly worked for the Florida Department of Children's Services Legal Staff as well as the Office of the Public Defender, Duval County, Florida.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Brittany Gates
136th Ave. South, Franklin, TN, 37064
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Brittany Gates's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
High Recommend
Highly recommend working with her! I have worked with Brittany in 4 separate matters regarding my divorce, post-divorce modification and contempt. She is prepared, diligent and passionate about her clients and their cases. I was able to contact her quickly and she was aggressive in her representatio...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Terrible experience
One of the worst experience with a business professional. Full of false promises. Had 8 weeks of no movement on my case, she stated she filed multiple documents on my behalf and had a hearing set. She did not serve my ex on time and nothing was ever filed by her on my behalf. Do not recommend. Sh...
Brittany Gates
Replied last April 19, 2024It is disappointing that you feel as if you had a poor experience. The full retainer was not paid in full in this specific matter, and despite this, extensive work was performed on both pending cases. Work performed on a case that turned into a highly contested divorce resulted in legal fees being incurred that far exceeded what was paid to the law office and also exceeded the total retainer fee should it have been paid. Additionally, please be mindful that retainer agreements outline whether a case is flat fee or billed at an hourly rate. Documents were prepared and filed, a court appearance occurred with another court date scheduled. This work was performed timely. Communication was consistent. Invoices were also heavily discounted as a courtesy to the client. We wish you the best of luck in the future.
Posted by Elias | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested divorce
I was a client of Brittany Kurdziel. I had filed an uncontested divorce in davidson county. I hired Brittany to finish the divorce for $750. I'm no closer to being divorced and I have to hire another attorney for $1000 to get it done.
Brittany Gates
Replied last March 14, 2018In order to maintain confidentiality I will not address this specific client by name, nor will I go into specific details regarding the case. When a new client retains an attorney after a complaint has been filed pro se, many issues arise, as was the case here. Without the assistance of a legal professional at the time of filing, the pro se litigant filed the complaint for divorce in the improper county. After filing pleadings with the court, the Judge determined that the proper place to file this matter was in another county and by statute, he was unable to grant the divorce in this specific county. My job was to move the case forward, rather than having it dismissed. After the proper jurisdiction was determined, I submitted all necessary pleadings to the court to have the case properly transferred. Because our retainer agreement was specifically for an uncontested divorce in a specific county, a new retainer agreement would have had to be signed to allow me to continue representing this client outside of the county the case was initially filed and the retainer would have included my time for travel and drafting another MDA. Please contact me at your earliest convenience as I am still receiving updated information on your case. Please contact my work cell phone at 615-517-9490 as soon as possible. Thank you
Posted by Sarah K. | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A great Attorney
She really helped me with my contested divorce. The divorce its self dragged on for over a year,but during that time she was very professional. I'd call and ask for advice and she'd get back with me in a timely manner. She helped keep me sane through the entire divorce proceedings such a God's send. ...
Brittany Gates
Replied last March 08, 2018Thank you Sarah. I enjoyed working with you. It was a pleasure.
Posted by Mike | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hire at own risk
She told me she charge 2500 for a divorce. After paying her $2500 she wanted and extra $400 a month for each month she drag the case out. She filled a motion to remove herself after going thru this divorce for 7 months. On that same day I was able to reach an agreement with my ex-wife and her attorn...
Brittany Gates
Replied last February 10, 2025Dear "Mike", It is unfortunate that this was your impression of our working relationship as I feel I was able to accomplish an extremely great outcome in your matter. The retainer agreement entered into requires both attorney and client to uphold certain portions of the contract, this includes the compensation of fees for my time spend dedicated to your matter as I set aside other matters to deal with your most pertinent issues. The initial retainer fee was for an uncontested divorce and the method of billing was outlined in the contract signed by you. Clients are billed hourly. Once the billing in your specific case exceeded the retainer fee, rather than demand the full monthly payment upfront. Payment plans are sometimes offered to those who qualify. I take pride in my diligence in responding to clients emails, texts and calls, and requests for in person meetings, but I do have a policy that absent emergency communications are typically returned within a 48-72 hour time frame.
Brittany Gates's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brittany is opposing counsel in a case and advocates fiercely for her client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brittany for many years now, and I do and will in the future recommend clients to her. She is very knowledgeable and truly cares for her clients. She deals with a variety of areas of law and with everything she does she is extremely professional and a very conscientious attorney!"
"Brittany is an excellent lawyer. She is accessible and an excellent advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Pro Bono Service Award, Tennessee Supreme Court
2021
Pro Bono Service Award, Tennessee Supreme Court
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Education
N/A
Languages
English
Spanish