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Whitney H. Harrington
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Biography
Striving to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process, Whitney educates her clients about the legal process, working closely with them to ensure they understand their options and rights so to empower them in making the best decisions for the future health of their family. Her goal is to serve each client individually, striving to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves, realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still times, the best approach requires taking the decision-making power out of the judge’s hands and squarely putting it back into the hands of clients, those who know what their families need the most, in collaborative divorce or mediation. Sometimes, that's not possible and the case has to be taken to a courtroom.
Having practiced domestic relations in Tennessee for nearly than a decade and a half, Whitney offers clients a skillful blend of trial and courtroom experience with a cultivated understanding that litigation isn't best for each family.
Whitney is a two-time University of Memphis graduate; she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998 and her Juris Doctorate from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2001. Whitney served as an extern to U.S. Magistrate Judge Diane Vescovo while in law school, and as a clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Breen following law school. She began her domestic relations career in Chattanooga, working as an associate in an established family law office. Returning home after spending a few years in Colorado, Whitney worked at an national domestic relations litigation firm in Memphis and Franklin before starting her own practice in downtown Franklin.
She has been admitted to practice law in Tennessee since 2001, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee since 2006 and in Colorado since 2008 (currently inactive).
Whitney has practiced domestic relations exclusively since 2010, and she is a Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator.
Current memberships include:
- Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Williamson County Bar Association
- Secretary, 2018-2019
- Tennessee John Marshall American Inn of Court
- Tennessee Bar Association
She also has served on the Boards of Directors for the University of Memphis Band Alumni Association and for DuBose Episcopal Conference Center.
Whitney enjoys living in her husband's hometown of Franklin with their two small children. In her free time, she loves fantasy football and her Memphis Tigers.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 25 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 18 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Harrington Law, PLLC
204 Fourth Ave S, Franklin, TN, 37064
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Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
So grateful for Whitney!
We used Whitney for help with a custody and she did a great job. She was fair, honest and we adopted a lot of her suggestions into our new parenting plan. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Whitney Harrington
Replied last March 07, 2017Thank you for your kind review of my representation of you and your family. I was pleased to represent you, and hope that you know you and your friends and family may call upon me when I may be of assistance to any of you.
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Caring and competent
Whitney was my attorney for my divorce this past year. I was totally lost and had no idea what to do. She immediately gave me the sense that I could rely on her, and let some of my worries go. It's hard to try to focus on details in such an emotional situation, I needed someone else I could depend...
Whitney Harrington
Replied last March 07, 2017Thank you very much for taking the time to write of my representation and your experience. I am very glad to have had the opportunity to work with you in your divorce matter, and I greatly appreciate the confidence you have shown in me by recommending me to others. Please call upon me when I may be of further service to you, your family, and friends.
Whitney H. Harrington's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had a divorce case against another lawyer. Whitney took over the case from that lawyer, and completely turned the case around. Where it appeared that our clients were inevitably destined for a contentious trial, her sound legal advice and strong negotiation skills quickly resulted in a favorable settlement that saved both clients thousands in unnecessary legal fees. Although I have not used her yet as a mediator, I expect that her demonstrated ability to see the big picture and think outside the box for win-win solutions will serve her well in that role."
"I have worked as opposing counsel with Ms. Harrington and have found her to be hard-working, trustworthy, and extremely knowledgeable. I endorse her with no reservations."
"II've known Whitney since we were in college together. We have also been opposing counsel on some divorce cases. She is an excellent attorney and one of the smartest and most savvy attorneys that I have worked with in my 12 years of family law practice."
"Whitney is a great lawyer. She's tough and stubborn, but in a good way, and very smart!"
"Whitney is an amazing attorney and very genuine and honest person. She is great to work with and well respected in the legal community."
"Whitney is an excellent litigator. Always prepared and well respected in the family law arena."
"Whitney is a strong litigator and has a great reputation for her dedication to her clients. I recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Whitney is very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of family law, and she's committed to providing excellent representation for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Whitney since she and I were students at the University of Memphis law school. As a fellow law student, Whitney impressed me with her detailed preparation and excellent grasp of the many complex issues we were learning about for the first time. As an attorney, Whitney has continued to impress me with her legal expertise and her excellent case preparation, but more importantly with the professional manner in which she interacts with other lawyers, clients and judges."
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Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney and Mediator, Harrington Law, PLLC
2010 - 2017
Senior Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, PC
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Oates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz & Kelly
2006 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Scruggs, Sossaman & Thompson
2005 - 2005
Judicial Law Clerk, US District Court Western District of Tennessee
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Lisa Bowman
2001 - 2002
Associate, Spicer, Flynn & Rudstrom
Associations
2018 - Present
Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance
2018 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2016 - Present
Williamson County Bar Association
2015 - Present
Tennessee John Marshall American Inn of Court
2015 - Present
Nashville Bar Association
2015 - Present
American Bar Association
2010 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association
2018 - 2019
Williamson County Bar AssociationSecretary
2010 - 2015
Memphis Bar Association
Education
2014
Jocelyn Wurzburg Mediation Training
Family Law Mediation
2001
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D.
1998
University of Memphis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Tennessee Family Law Practice for Paralegals
Preparing Pleadings
2016
Name that Legal Tune
Redneck Crazy - Stalking in Tennessee
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can I press charges on someone who won’t leave me alone and is trying to take me to court over a child that’s not mine ?
14 Jan 2018
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How can I get child support dropped in the state of Tennessee?
26 Oct 2017
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If a couple gets married in Mexico and lives in the US, is marriage legal if the wife doesn't change name with social security?
29 Sep 2017