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Virginia Lee Story
About Virginia
Biography
Practice primarily in Williamson County in family law area. Mrs. Story is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee. As a Mediator, Mrs. Story has developed skills which serve her clients well in working through the divorce process.
Mrs. Story has practiced for 32 years and is an advocate for her clients and the familes that she has touched in the years of service to the legal profession.
Mrs. Story has been named as a Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer in American and Best Lawyer in Tennessee for many years. Mrs. Story has been raised in the legal community with her Father an attorney in Western Kentucky since childhood. Mrs. Story has zealously represented her clients throughout the years with the knowledge of the law guiding her path.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 40 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1989
Location
Story, Abernathy and Campbell
136 Fourth Ave S, Franklin, TN, 37064
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Virginia Lee Story's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Look Elsewhere for Legal Help
Virginia was an absolutely terrible lawyer. I regret working with her and hiring her as my lawyer, though I am grateful that my experience with her helped me better understand what qualities I should look for when hiring a different lawyer in the future. I would highly suggest that anyone conside...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disappointed
Very disappointed in this legal console which cost me over $20,000 a few years ago. I felt she fought more for my ex than she did for me. She caved in the mediation which cost me over $250,000. Not to mention all follow-up advise that was given started off positive, then when it came down to action, ...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce
Spent over $7000 in 3 months, just to have her quit our case. When told that we didn’t feel she was representing us she became angered. Save your money.
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantastic
Our daughter went through a divorce a few years ago, which means it affects the whole family as well. We found Ms Story to know exactly what to do and when to do it. Since her focus is on the client, we were able to sit back and observe her in action. She was professional and thorough and kind. When ...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awful
Ms. Story is not professional. Repeatedly went against my wishes, and did not listen. She was all about nickel and diming me, and very little concern with fighting for me. In the end, I wished I had not retained her.
Virginia Lee Story's Lawyer Endorsements
"Virginia is a compassionate, intelligent and focused attorney. She is a leader in the field of family law in this community and is a great attorney - I highly recommend her."
"Virginia is the gold standard for divorce lawyers. She is a walking encyclopedia of laws and cases that affect divorce and child custody. Her instincts for the likely outcomes of a case can come only from the years she has devoted to practicing strictly family law. Not only does Virginia know the law and how to use it to her client's best advantage, she is lovely to all parties, attorneys and court staff in the process. I highly recommend Virginia."
"I was presented with the opportunity to become an associate attorney with Mrs. Story's office in the summer of 2014. Since that time Mrs. Story has mentored me and helped me to grow my own practice. She has been practicing law for over 30 years and I greatly rely on her experience and expertise. She has a high return rate of clients, which speaks volumes about her professionalism and contacts in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked in the same building as Virginia for a long time and I always found her to be caring and compassionate with her clients and tough but practical with opposing counsel. She is well-respected by judges and lawyers alike."
Connie Chadwick
Divorce and separation lawyer
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1989.
Publicly Censured issued in TN, 1989
updated on 07/27/2015This 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.
Virginia’s comment:
“This action occurred over 26 years ago and it is not indicative of Mrs. Story's commitment to the Bar and her clients. Her integrity has been proven and it is unfortunate that an incident so many years ago would still be active.”
Honors
2016
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers in Tennessee, Best Lawyers in Tennessee
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer 7 years, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 10, Top 10 Nationally Ranked Trial Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Attorney, Story, Abernathy & Campbell
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
Williamson County Bar Association
Member
Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Tennessee John Marshall American Inn of Court
Member
Education
1985
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Lipscomb University
BS - Bachelor of Science