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Thomas Hooker Bray
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Biography
With over 15 years of experience in divorce litigation, my current practice at Bennett, Bray, Hornsby and Michael focuses on Divorce Child Custody and Domestic litigation. I regularly appear in the Chancery, Circuit, Juvenile and Courts of Rutherford and surrounding Middle Tennessee counties.
Originally from Jackson, Tennessee, I relocated to Middle Tennessee to attend Middle Tennessee State University, where I graduated in 2005 with a Politcal Science Degree.
My legal career began in 2006 in the Rutherford County Chancery Court as a Deputy Clerk under the Special Master, John A.W. Bratcher, followed by a role as law clerk to the Honorable J. Mark Rogers, Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial District. After gaining valuable experience in the Judge's office, I transitioned to the Law office of Bragg, Mansfield, and Stegall where I provided support on civil, criminal, and real property cases concurrently attending the Nashville School of Law three nights a week until I earned my Juris Doctor in 2009.
I am a member in The Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association, The Tennessee Bar Association, the American Society of Legal Advocates, American Bar Association, and the Tennessee Association of Property Tax Professionals.
Decisive Advocacy for Life’s Most Difficult Transitions. Proven Advocacy in Tennessee Courtrooms for Over 16 Years
Strategic Asset Defense. Results-Driven Counsel. Your Tennessee Divorce Authority.
Your Future Starts with the Right Advocate
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
17 years
Child Custody
20%
17 years
Family
20%
Uncontested Divorce
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2017 2016
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2
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Thomas H. Bray, Attorney at Law
(615) 900-2357
Mobile
(615) 900-2357
Mobile
108 N Church St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
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Posted by Rachel | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Attorney in Murfreesboro
Mr. Bray was very professional and helpful before, during, and after in helping me with my legal case. He kept me informed and updated about my options as went went along. His expertise and advise were abundantly helpful during this process. If you need a family law attorney, this is the person to ca...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable, fair and assertive
Attorney Bray assisted me with a divorce that began smooth and simple, and then quickly escalated to the potential of a full hearing to determine the custody of my children. Bray was able to help me plan various paths for the many outcomes and situations that could have resulted in my case. His knowl...
Posted by Lamar | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Intelligent and understanding service
Mr. Thomas Bray goes beyond to give his clients the representation they need in the time of situations that bring forth injustices. Mr. Bray made sure he did the footwork for researching the necessary information pertaining to my case that the DA and many others do not care to do to make sure I was n...
Posted by Carlson | May 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best of the best
Mr Bray was very knowledgeable and quick to respond to all of my legal questions. I wouldn't recommend looking any further for a better attorney. You have found the right guy. The best of the best.
Posted by rtorres2007 | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best decision I made was to hire Tommy
Tommy was by far everything I was looking for in an attorney and handled by custody case perfectly. He stayed up to date on my case, always got back with me in a reasonable amount of time, and was thorough. The biggest difference between lawyers that I have seen is how thoroughly they "know" the case...
Thomas Hooker Bray's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tommy is a great attorney, who is hard working and honest and you can trust to always be candid with you and treat you fairly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tommy is a genuine individual who works hard for his clients. Mr. Bray will listen to your goals and then come up with an effective plan to implement them. You should feel secure with his guidance whether your case is in family or criminal court."
"Mr. Bray and I were opposing counsel on a difficult matter and he was thorough and effective."
"Mr. Bray is an attorney of the highest caliber. He certainly has the gift of elocution, and his courtroom presence inspires great confidence in his clients. Mr. Bray truly exemplifies what it is to be a zealous advocate."
"I work with this lawyer, and know him to be committed to excellence in the representation of his clients. He gets great results without ever compromising integrity. An exemplary attorney."
"I have worked in the same office with this lawyer for several years and can say that he is one of the finest young lawyers in our bar. He is knowlegeable, diligent, conscientious, and ethical. He consistently gets great results for his clients and I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone in need of solid representation."
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Bray is a great attorney. He is prepared, polite and professional. I enjoy working with and against Mr. Bray. I look forward to trying future cases with Mr. Bray."
"I have the privilege of working with Thomas Bray in the Murfreesboro legal community. Mr. Bray has earned a reputation as a hard-working and professional attorney. He consistently fights for his clients' best interests. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bray is a very thorough attorney and a pleasure to work with. He represents his clients ethically and conscientiously."
"Thomas is a highly intellectual and hard working attorney. I have had the pleasure of serving with him as co-counsel on more than one occasion. He has a great eye for case details and is very organized in his thought process and case approach. I would not hesitate to recommend Thomas or his associates if my office could not represent an individual due to a conflict. He is an excellent attorney that sincerely cares about his clients and works very hard for them. He is well respected in the legal community as a young professional and I endorse him fully."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice Award-Divorce, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award -Divorce, Avvo
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Bennett, Michael & Bray
2009 - Present
Attorney, Thomas H. Bray, Attorney at Law
2010 - 2014
Attorney, the Law Office of Bennett, Parkerson & Bray
2008 - 2010
Clerk, Law Office of Rick G. Mansfield
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, the Office of Circuit Court Judge J. Mark Rogers
2006 - 2007
Court Clerk, Rutherford County Chancery Court
Associations
2017 - Present
National Academy of Family Law AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Tennessee Association of Property Tax ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2009 - Present
Rutherford Cannon County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2025 - 2026
American Association of NotariesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony Drug Possession and Firearms charges
No jail time. Diversion on possession charge. All other charges dismissed. Boat returned.
Education
2017
Tennessee Criminal Expungement Act: Law and Ethics
Certificate of Attendance
2016
Discovery: Effective Use of Subpoenas
Certificate of Attendance
2015
The Tennessee Rules of Evidence and Objections
Certificate of Attendance
2014
Preparing to Win a Trial
Certificate of Attendance
2014
Drug Interdiction Technologies
Certificate of Attendance
2010
Personal Injury Litigation
Certificate of Attendance
2009
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2002
Jackson State Community College
Associate of Applied Science (Magna Cum Laude)
Speaking Engagements
2010
Tennessee Bar Association, CLE Committee
Real Estate; Mortgage Modification
Publications
2017
In re I.G. (Tennessee Court of Appeals, Middle Section, January 27, 2017).
in Re I.G. Opinion -Court of Appeals
Languages
English
Activity
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