Rebecca Elizabeth Byrd

Rebecca Elizabeth Byrd

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

An Association of Attorneys, 317 Main St, Ste 204, Franklin, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1993

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Byrd & Hood

An Association of Attorneys, 317 Main St, Ste 204, Franklin, TN, 37064

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Rebecca Elizabeth Byrd's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sue | July 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome caring smart attorney

My divorce began with a physical assault by my then husband. Needless to say I was traumatized and Rebecca not only listened calmly to me she walked me through the steps we needed to take. She was a fantastic advocate and worked diligently to assure I received what I was entitled to have.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't bother hiring this attorney

I hired this attorney to handle my divorce a few years ago. I paid her $4000 up front. I told her exactly what we wanted to do and could she please file my divorce for me. She did nothing for 6 months and when she finally sent over my MDA, it was completely inaccurate and not at all what we had discu...ssed. She did not listen to anything I had to say and literally tried to get me to do things to drag my case on so she could charge more fees. Her communication was horrible. I eventually fired her and lost all my money. I had to hire someone else who also charged me $2000. Ms. Byrd even sent a bill after I fired her to collect for a copying fee for my records which I gave her at the beginning. Do not waste your time with this attorney. All she cares about is taking your money.

Rebecca Byrd

Replied last February 21, 2024

Clearly this is a false review. That is not my retainer fee nor has that been my retainer fee. This has not happened either.

Posted by Chuck | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The only attorney I would use

I have used Rebecca more than once and have been very pleased with the outcome. She has always been available for a console when I had questions or concerns. She is well respected in the court system in Williamson county. I have learned you never go to court without a good attorney, and I consider ...her one of the best. I hope I don’t need legal services again, but if I do, she’s the first I would call.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beware

I hired Ms Byrd because I understood that she was knowledgeable in a particular subject pertaining to international laws. She was supposed to help me through a divorce and settlement case, and while I cannot go into the details of how she failed to accomplish this, I can say that I walked away from t...he situation feeling that she never had my interests in mind. It’s so important when choosing a lawyer to make sure that you are with a legal professional who is working on your behalf, and fairly for you. Her legal fees after nearly a month of work were so high I was unable to pay them upfront after she sent me my first invoice. To add insult to this situation, she then became aggressive, and threatened me legally when I asked to be put on a payment plan. When going through a divorce, choose someone who will work with you and for you, not someone who is looking to rack up extremely high financial fees in a subject they actually know nothing about. She should also have let me know when my retainer ran out so quickly and informed me before adding another $15,000 to the bill. Truly it was an awful experience and this should be seen by anyone considering hiring Rebecca Byrd.

Rebecca Byrd

Replied last March 30, 2019

Ms Anonymous, I am sorry that you feel this way. I can assure you that you are not my client because this has never happened. Please feel free to private message me or post your name because I can assure you this is a false review. The court records will reflect that I have always diligently and honestly represented my clients and consistently obtained good results for them.

Posted by Beverly | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Diligent and compassionate

Divorcing after 30 years of marriage is a very daunting experience. I needed someone to listen, advise and support me. I found that person in Rebecca Byrd. She guided me through each step of the process not only with sound knowledge, but also comfort and compassion. She is diligent in her prepara...tion and presents the case with tenacity. Seventeen years after the divorce was final my former husband petitioned the court, saying he had overpaid alimony. Rebecca was the first person I called. I was living in another state at the time, but she was thorough in her findings and kept me up to date on all matters. The case was settled in mediation with the outcome in my favor. Thank you again, Rebecca Byrd

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1992 - 2000

Partner, Buerger, Moseley, Carson & Byrd

Associations

2013 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2010 - Present

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2007 - Present

Mid-South Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2004 - Present

Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator

Civil Mediator

2000 - Present

Tennessee Supreme Rule 31 Mediator

Family Mediator

American Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past President

Education

1992

Vanderbilt University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Louisville

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Family Law Conference

Pre-Trial Motions and Settlement Practice

2013

Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

Prenuptial Agreements

2012

Equitable Divorce Settlements

Value and Division of Marital Assets

2011

Divorce Litigation: From Start to Finish

Pre Trial Motions

2010

Divorce Law Guide from A to Z

Child Custody & Visitation

2009

Family Law Practice Series

Custody Mediation & Parenting Coordinators

2008

Family Law Practice Series

Evolution of Mediation in Tennessee

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