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About Melanie
I focus my practice on trial litigation and handle a range of cases from criminal defense to complex business and family law cases. My work ethic anchors the reputation I have earned as an aggressive attorney. I am committed to quality representation of my clients, whether through contested court proceedings or through mediated solutions out of court. I maintain an appreciation for the fact that I am guiding individuals through their very personal and often challenging situations. With th
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| TN | Active | 2003 | 07/04/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Robert W. Ritchie Award | Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 40 Under 40 | Top 100 Trial Attorneys | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star 2014 | Super Lawyers | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distinguished Alumni Award | Cumberland University | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shining Star Workhouse Award | Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star 2013 Award | Super Lawyers - Family Law | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Williams F. Blews Award | Steson University College of Law | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raymond Cleveland Award for Excellence in Social Science | Cumberland University | 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Adjunct Professor Criminal & Constitutional Law | Cumberland University | 2006 - Present |
| Associate General Counsel | Lannom & Williams, PLLC | 2003 - Present |
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| Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Legislative Committee Co-Chair and Board Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility | Hearing Committee Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates | Board Member | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wilson County Court Appointed Special Advocates Board | Board of Directors | 2006 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rotary Club | Breakfast Rotary Club Wilson County | 2004 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| TACDL's Legislative Update From The Hill | Changes In Laws Governing DUI, Crime Free School Zones, Juvenile Sex Offender Registries and Pre-Trial Diversions | 2012 |
| The People's Voice | Our Constitution Under Attack? | 2011 |
| For The Defense (TACDL) | G. Frank Lannom & Melanie R. Bean, Medical Records and Constitutional Rights, For the Defense. Vol. 20, Number 1 | 2005 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Stetson University College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| Cumberland University | Criminal Justice | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Conference | Moderator | 2014 |
| Legislative Review & Case Update CLE | Moderator | 2012 |
| Legislative Review | Moderator | 2011 |
Attorney endorsements
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Andrew Whitaker, Criminal defense Attorney
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.
Thomas Maynard, Criminal defense Attorney
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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Lannom & Williams Attorneys At Law
137 Public Square
Lebanon, TN, 37087
Office (615) 444-2900
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