I believe the law profession chose me long before I chose it. As a young child I was often told I could argue with a wall. I now have been involved in the legal community for over 20 years. I began my career as a receptionist and worked my way through the industry as a secretary, paralegal, and administrative assistant while obtaining my education at Middle Tennessee State University. I spent 8 years of my legal career serving the Tennessee Judiciary as a Judicial Assistant to two circuit judges. My personal experiences and peer encouragement lead me to further my education by attending the Nashville School of Law all while I continued to work full time. Graduating in 2006, I began to seek the area of law that most suited my personality and conviction. I am committed to serving families in Tennessee as they navigate the temptuous waters of family law. I am committed to doing my best to represent my client's interests without compromising the values for which I hold dear. Honesty, integrity and thorough communication are not compromised in my approach to each case. It is my desire to educate and assist a client in making the best possible decision in their case. Therefore, i often not only attempt to offer my legal advice but the practical advice that will help them make an informed decision as they attempt to better their circumstances in life.
Practice areas
Practice focus include divorce, custody/visitaiton, paternity, child support, dependency and neglect, termination of parental rights, and alimony.
16 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2007 | 06/29/2022 |
Legal answers | 25 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Richard LaRoche Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award | Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Wilson, Howser & Oliver | 2013 - 2020 |
Partner | Reed & Howser | 2007 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tennessee Legal Association for Women | Board Member | 2020 - Present |
Middle Tennessee Legal Association for Women | Board Member | 2019 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law Section | 2007 - Present | |
Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association | 2006 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nashville School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Middle Tennessee State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
Chesterton Senior High School | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fall CLE Conference | Practicing in Dependency and Neglect Cases | 2012 |
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Darren Drake, Family Attorney on Sep 11, 2015
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Michelle is an excellent attorney. She fights hard for her clients in difficult custody/family battles and always goes into the courtroom prepared. She looks out for her clients best interests and is a skilled zealous advocate. I endorse her without reservation.
Chadwick Jackson, Family Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an exceptional attorney who cares about her clients.
Darren Drake, Family Attorney on Sep 11, 2015
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Michelle is an excellent attorney. She fights hard for her clients in difficult custody/family battles and always goes into the courtroom prepared. She looks out for her clients best interests and is a skilled zealous advocate. I endorse her without reservation.
Chadwick Jackson, Family Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an exceptional attorney who cares about her clients.
Guy Haskell, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
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I endorse Attorney Blaylock-Howser without reservation.
John Drake, Family Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
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I have known Michelle since before she became the tough, fair and compassionate family law attorney she is today. Ms. Blaylock-Howser takes on difficult cases and smartly helps her divorce clients navigate through the courts to successful results. I highly recommend her excellent work.
David Scott, Family Attorney on Oct 31, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Nick Rice, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
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This attorney continues her commitment to excellence as a lawyer by staying current on the new education that is being taught on the practice of being a lawyer.
Larry Rice, Unknown Attorney on Aug 6, 2013
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This attorney is committed to being an excellent lawyer by not only being educated, but by keeping up to date on the new education that is being taught about the practice of being a lawyer.
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