Joanie Lucie Abernathy

Joanie Lucie Abernathy

4.2
Rating: 1.8

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Family

136 Fourth Ave S, Franklin, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 41 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Abernathy, Story, Crosier, Stovall, Colvard, Mizell, Hood and Stovall

136 Fourth Ave S, Franklin, TN, 37064

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Joanie Lucie Abernathy's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Poor lawyer

She "represented" me in my divorce, She was interested in billing - a 30 second phones called was billed to me at 0.1 hrs. She did nothing to help me. I could have done better reading a lawbook. She didn't even know the difference between a deed and a deed of trust - and I lost a house for my childre...n in court proceedings. I rue the day I ever gave her any trust and the 20K I paid her, I took another attorney and 3 years to get her mess cleaned up. Run.

Posted by Sarah | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

The absolute best

I’m normally not one to write reviews but I had such a wonderful experience that I just had to. Ms. Joanie Abernathy recently helped me with a prenup and I have to say, I was incredibly nervous about the whole process and did not know what to expect. She was such a breath of fresh air! You can tell t...hat she truly CARES about her clients and that this job isn’t simply a paycheck for her.. She was incredibly attentive and kind and never made me feel rushed or stressed. I’m so thankful for her and all her help. If you’re looking for a lawyer who truly cares about the people she’s working for, hire her. You won’t regret it! She’s wonderful.

Posted by Robin | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Amazing lawyer

Joanie is an incredible lawyer. I hired her for a civil issue with an ex-boyfriend that continued to abuse and harass me. She was always available to meet and discuss any impending issues. She was organized in her case review. She is also very straightforward in what she thinks is possible given ...the court system. She gives good advice on ways to approach questions that may be asked in court and how to answer them without coming off too emotional. She is very compassionate and solution-based. She always stated "we will get through this" and made me feel like she was on a team with me. I was very prepared as a client and she allowed me to provide my on insight into my case and prioritize the things I needed to get across. She kept me calm and empowered me to stand up for myself. And in court she was a rockstar!!! Nothing got past her and I was able to feel at ease and trust that she had it under control. The situation was unbearable, but with Joanie I was able to get through it. She is a winner of a person and a lawyer and I feel so grateful that I found her.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Awesome attorney!

Joanie Abernathy is an excellent attorney! I used her for my second divorce, and she was competent, responsive and passionate. I would recommend her for anyone who is going through any type of family issue.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2009 | Adoption

Joanie Abernathy was great.

All I can say is that Joanie was everything that you would expect from a professional. She handled the adoption of our daughter and I can not think of one time that we were less than completely satisfied with our representation.

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Donna Green

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had a number of cases against Joanie in the past several years. Those are the cases for which I have had to research and prepare like no other for one simple reason: Joanie doesn't make mistakes. She comes to trial thoroughly organized, and her natural charm and courtroom skill put her client in the best possible light, every time. Joanie is smart, strategic, and equally committed to her clients and her unwavering ethics."

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Kathryn Yarbrough

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have been working as an associate attorney with Joanie for almost a year and she has been such a wonderful mentor to me. Watching her interact with her clients and her passion for the profession have been truly inspiring."

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Experience

Rating:  1.8 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Censured issued in TN, 2023

updated on 03/29/2023

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2023

updated on 03/30/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Associations

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

Tennessee John Marshall American Inn of Court

Member

Education

1985

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Mississippi

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