Melanie Renee Bean

Melanie Renee Bean

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lebanon, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

137 Public Square, Lebanon, TN

About Melanie

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Frank Lannom Law Group

137 Public Square, Lebanon, TN, 37087

Melanie Bean, Family Law Attorney

541 North Mt. Juliet Road, Totty Building, 3rd Floor, Mount Juliet, TN, 37122

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Melanie Renee Bean's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erika | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Case Review

I highly recommend Attorney Melanie Bean!! She pushed to get results and was quick to respond during my case. Melanie reacted to change quick and strategically. Her work dynamic with Penny Kinslow, gave me a sense of security in the results they would bring. She is worth your trust and confide...nce in her abilities.

Posted by Kylie | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best office

I would highly recommend this office to anyone seeking legal action. Melanie and her staff were very efficient and dedicated. There was never a problem communicating between myself and her team. Melanie truly listened and cared about me and my case. I can’t say enough about this wonderful office.

Posted by David | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best divorce attorney you can retain!!!

I asked a close friend who is the best divorce attorney in Wilson County? I was told hands down Melanie Bean, she’s a fighter!!! I called her office and after my first conversation with Melanie and her Paralegal Amanda Blankenship I retained Melanie Bean and her Paralegal Amanda Blankenship to repr...esent me in my divorce. From my first conversation with both I was put at ease and told that I had the best legal team on my side. They worked to protect my interest and fought for me. They made no promises except to fight with everything they had for me! That they did. I can’t say enough good things about their knowledge of the law and their zeal to represent me. Divorce is never easy or pretty, but I was blessed to have them represent me. If you find yourself in need of a first class legal team, you will not be disappointed by Melanie and Amanda

Posted by James | October 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Lawyer i have ever hired

Melanie Bean and her Team are simply put...Amazing! Agree with other comments that there is a reason she is rated 5 stars! Her and Michelle her paralegal are caring and professional during difficult times. Melanie is very prepared, presents her cases well, and fought aggressively for me. She educ...ates you along the way and I'm beyond happy with the outcome of my case. If you are looking for an Attorney,.... trust me....HIRE HER.....you want regret it.

Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

There is a reason she has a 100% 5 Star Rating!

Melanie Bean is an excellent attorney. She and her team were professional and personable throughout the entire experience of needing her services. When my husband asked for a divorce after 34 years of marriage, I didn't have a clue how to proceed. Several people told me I would save a lot of money if... we worked with a mediator. After talking to a mediator, he said one line that let me know I needed a lawyer: "If you trust him, you can work with a mediator." There had been too much broken trust for too many years. I didn't trust him at all. I knew I needed a lawyer. The mediator gave me the name of Melanie Bean and I am so thankful for all that she and her team did to make sure I received a fair settlement. She fights for her clients and she is tough with compassion driving what she does. If you need an excellent lawyer, contact Melanie Bean and her team.

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Melanie Renee Bean's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Nutt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Melanie Bean is a passionate and aggressive attorney. I am continually impressed with her dedication to defending her clients' rights. She has a broad and deep knowledge of the law and uses it to protect her clients."

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Donnavon Vasek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie Bean is an aggressive and smart attorney who defends her clients in any situation, whether Family or Criminal law. She has foresight and an innate intelligence that she applies to each individual client's case."

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Amanda Gentry

General practice lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie Bean is the type of trial lawyer I aspire to be. She is incredibly highly respected in the legal community and her success knows no bounds. From one workhorse to another, Bean is without a doubt the easiest trial lawyer to endorse."

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Tyler Whitaker

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"When it comes to Divorce and/or Child Custody matters, look no further. Mrs. Bean is a bulldog in the court room and has the knowledge and experience to back it up. If you are getting divorced in Wilson County hire Mrs. Bean. If you do not, hope that your former spouse didn't either."

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Thomas Maynard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Melanie Bean in the past and on several different cases. She has a clear understanding of the law and the consequences of the decisions that need to be made in representing clients."

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Patti Garner

Unknown lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Mcmurtry

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, she is excellent in her approach of a case. She goes to great lengths to work for her clients."

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Bryan Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Melanie Bean is a leader in the criminal defense lawyer community, not just in Middle TN, but statewide. She consistently sets a high bar, which fellow attorneys strive to emulate."

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Andrew Nutt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donnavon Vasek

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Stocks

Personal injury lawyer

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George Lannom

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Robert W. Ritchie Award, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016

2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, Top 100 Trial Attorneys

2013

Rising Star 2014, Super Lawyers

2013

Distinguished Alumni Award, Cumberland University

2012

Shining Star Workhouse Award, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012

Rising Star 2013 Award, Super Lawyers - Family Law

2001

Williams F. Blews Award, Steson University College of Law

1999

Raymond Cleveland Award for Excellence in Social Science, Cumberland University

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Frank Lannom Law Group

2003 - Present

Associate General Counsel, Lannom & Williams, PLLC

2006 - 2017

Adjunct Professor Criminal & Constitutional Law, Cumberland University

Associations

2010 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Legislative Committee Co-Chair and Board Member

2010 - Present

Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility

Hearing Committee Member

2008 - Present

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates

Board Member

2006 - Present

Wilson County Court Appointed Special Advocates Board

Board of Directors

2004 - Present

Rotary Club

Breakfast Rotary Club Wilson County

2003 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Denial of Petition to Increase Alimony

Client did not have to pay additional alimony

DCS v. Macon County Father

Dismissal of the Department's petition and immediate return of Equal Time with Daughter.

DCS v. Wilson County Mother

DCS to remove client’s children for her home. Mother and children were immediately reunited based upon Melanie’s representation.

Attempted 1st Degree Murder (Class A Felony)

No jail time for client.

State v. Harris, 2007 WL 324449 (Tenn. Crim. App. November 5, 2007)

 State v. Harris, 2007 WL 324449 (Tenn. Crim. App. November 5, 2007)

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Education

2003

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Cumberland University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Conference

Moderator

2012

Legislative Review & Case Update CLE

Moderator

2011

Legislative Review

Moderator

Publications

2011

The People's Voice Our Constitution Under Attack?

2005

For The Defense (TACDL)  G. Frank Lannom & Melanie R. Bean, Medical Records and Constitutional Rights, For the Defense. Vol. 20, Number 1

Languages

English

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