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Brooke A. Usher

Divorce and separation Attorney at Nashville, TN

4.9   18 reviews

About Brooke

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Realizing you may need an attorney for a family law matter can be a very uneasy and stressful feeling. In my practice, I strive to take care of my clients so that they can rest easier knowing there is someone on their side protecting and fighting for their best interests. If you are considering retaining legal counsel for any family law matter, or need help to determine your legal options with regards to divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, modifications of previous court orders, or any other legal matters please call today to set up your consultation. 

 

Divorce and child custody proceedings can have long-lasting effects emotionally as well as financially, which is why it is extremely important to your future to hire the right attorney now.

 

I know the importance of family. Let me protect yours. Call to set up your consultation today. 

 

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Licensed for 11 years
State TN
Status Active
Acquired 2012
Updated 05/17/2023
State MS
Status Active
Acquired 2011
Updated 05/06/2014

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Usher Family Law PLC
20 Music Circle East
Nashville, TN, 37203

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing
I cannot say enough good about Brooke. From our first consultation, I knew I was in good hands. She has navigated my extremely tumultuous case with ease, keeping me updated every step of the way. I have found that with most attorneys, it is hard to get steady communication, but not with Brooke. She was always responsive, even once during an emergency on a Sunday. She stayed calm and reassured me even when my case got very complicated and fought to get the outcome I wanted. If you are looking for a family attorney who is smart, quick-thinking, hard-working, and compassionate, Brooke is the one for you!
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A Phenomenal Attorney
I can not begin to share how thankful I am for Brooke's guidance and expertise through my divorce and custody case. When I began this process, I was scared of what the future would hold. Brooke guided me through all my options, expertly crafted a plan, and kept me fully informed every step of the way. Brooke is an amazing lawyer who is skilled at what she does and truly cares for her clients. I simply can not recommend her enough.
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Posted by Kourtney | May 20, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Child Custody and Child Support
Brooke Usher Did An Amazing Job on My Case! She Sat an Listened to Absolutely everything I had To say! She Had a Matter of Days Before I Needed Her an She Came More Than Prepared! I’m Still very Thankful of The Outcome! Her Knowledge An Presence Was a Blessing. I would Recommend Her!
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Better now...
I was referred to Usher Family Law PLC and after interviewing several firms, I choose this firm to represent me. Brooke Usher did not disappoint. I can only imagine how difficult her job must be to navigate not only the divorce settlement, but the emotions that her clients go through. I am a very emotionally consistent and laid back person when it comes to stress and my emotions, but I was definitely out of my element during this divorce. It was like nothing I had experienced. Brook Usher made me feel very comfortable during the process and assured me that what I was experiencing was normal and that I would get through it. She was very thorough at looking at my case and weighing out the options before me. She had great advice and I found her to be very bright, knowledgeable, fair, and genuinely caring. We had a lot of assets and businesses in our estate so there were a lot of moving pieces and it was a difficult settlement. I would like to add that even though we had separate attorneys, my ex-husband and I both walked away feeling like it was a fair settlement. That, I believe, is the sign of a great attorney. I would recommend anyone looking for a great attorney to look to Usher Family Law PLC for help. They will not let you down.
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Posted by Lori | February 20, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce
Ms. Usher is a very smart and professional lawyer. Brooke handled my divorce this past year. When I came to her I had been married 30 plus years. She listened to me and was very supportive of me. Brooke is a tough, honest and a hardworking attorney. I could call or email her at anytime and she would always respond almost immediatey. My ex-husband is an narcissitic pyschopath. No matter what he tried to pull Brooke was on top of it! It didn't take me long to know that I had picked the right attorney to fight for me. Brooke did a fantastic job for me and I am very grateful.
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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Brooke will fight for you!
Ethical, honest, dedicated, honorable and Christ-follower are just a few of the words that describe Brooke Usher. Brooke was recommended to me by a trusted friend. His trust was well founded. When I first came to see Brooke, I was trying to decide whether to file for a divorce from my husband of over thirty years. It was in a very bad marriage but the thought of ending it scared me so much. She listened to me and told me she would be there for me if I decided to file. A few weeks later my ex filed for divorce so that decision was made for me. I immediately hired Brooke and she began fighting for me like no one else ever had. I had been beaten down by so much verbal and mental abuse over decades that I could barely speak up for myself. Brooke was a strong voice for me until slowly over the twelve months that followed I learned to speak up for myself. I always knew that she had my back and that every action she took was for my benefit. She is a very smart woman and none of the tricks my ex or his lawyer tried to pull over the next 10 months fooled her. When I would be panicking when lies were being presented as facts, she kept me grounded. She would point out that not only were the lies obvious but my true source of truth and strength was Jesus. She was right. When the time came for mediation she was a power house! She didn’t stop fighting until I had the alimony that was due me and the wording of the document covered me for every possibility. Even making sure that it was stated that my ex had to carry enough life insurance so if he died before the eight years were up, I would still get the full amount of alimony due me! I never even knew that was something you could do. Although all her actions showed me that she always had my best interest at heart, there was one thing that showed, me once again, that her dedication to my divorce was the most important thing. I had, along with the divorce, a litigation suit that I was not sure I was going to pursue. But about six months into the divorce proceedings I felt I could handle a legal suit against a church and the minister that were at the heart of my ex-husband’s grounds for divorce. When I told Brooke that I would like to act against the church and minister for the grievous harm they had done to me, she immediately said that was not her area of legal expertise and brought in another lawyer who would work with her. She did this not only because she knew it was better for me but so she could continue to devote herself to representing me to the best of her abilities in my divorce. That above all, she wanted me to come through the divorce with the best possible outcome, showed her integrity once again. She wasn’t more interested in any possible monetary gain for her than she was in making sure I had the best representation in the litigation. And she wanted to keep her focus on my divorce. She is a strong Christian woman and I will always be grateful to her. Brooke wasn’t just my advocate. She became my friend. She spoke for me when I couldn’t, encouraged me to do hard things because she knew I would be glad once I had (she was right!), and was always available to me. She is a true blessing.
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Posted by Nia | February 14, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Child Custody
Let me start by saying Brooke has been the most dependable, responsive, fight for your case attorney I have hired and I have been through a few since 2005. First, I am an out of state client that was allowed to relocate but needed to go back to court. I contacted her and was immediately transferred since I just received notice of a hearing to take place a few days later. She explained all my options from the beginning and let me know what she felt would be the best route to handle my case and she went for it. If anything new came up or she needed more information, she was quick to send an email or tell me she needed to speak to me directly and we would set up a time to talk. From the time of filing to the actual hearing I did not feel like I was a forgotten client which I have felt like from other attorneys. Know that when you hire Brooke, she will analyze your case as your attorney, tell you the truth and look at your case from the other perspective (judge, other attorney, etc) . She ALWAYS looks at what is best for your child and will have you ready for court when going before a judge.
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Posted by Pavel | July 15, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Experienced and excellent attorney
Brook is a great, very professional attorney. She helped me with the custody/child support payments and I'm very pleased with the outcome. I'm grateful to her for all the hard work and I highly recommend her to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Knowledgable, Available, Respected
As a licensed therapist, I sometimes need to refer my clients to an expert in family law. Brooke is my go-to referral. She is knowledgable, available, and well-respected in the legal community. I've found that unresponsive attorneys who drag the divorce process on and on for months are a major source of stress to my own clients. Brooke responds to her clients in a very timely manner and does her best to close cases efficiently, while advocating for the best possible outcome for her clients. Everyone I've referred to Brooke has been very pleased.
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Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Relocation Custody
Brooke is an excellent attorney. From the moment I met her I knew I was in good hands. Brooke always took my calls and would explain everything to me. Not just telling me what I wanted to hear but the truth. If you want an honest attorney, hire Brooke!
Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce
Brooke Usher is a very hard working and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend her as she guided me through a very difficult divorce . She payed great attention to every detai, and was very professional.
Posted by Dr. F. Fengler | March 2, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Proactive, Experienced, Kind
Brooke Usher is an outstanding lawyer. I hired her in a custody case, which she proactively led. Throughout the case I gained valuable knowledge about family law in Tennessee and in general. Brooke is widely connected with mediators and was very supportive in pursuing an out-of-court agreement, which we reached within the desired timeframe. What outlines her competence is her skill to balance her partiality with a reasonable sense of fairness. She is able to kindly bring perspective into subjects of emotional escalation, without compromising her professionality. I remain a grateful client of hers.
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Posted by Melanie | October 9, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful experience!!
She met my needs. Gave me options and was a fair price for my case. She kept in touch with everything that was going on through it all. I was able to win my case and my son and myself are forever greatful for her professionalism.
Posted by Jillina Stewart | October 5, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Brook
after several lawyers Robin finally got be to the right person that knew what they were doing and got the job done... Thanks Brook I really appreciate everything you did in such a short time.
Posted by william | October 3, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Experianced and Knowledgable
As an out of state client I was impressd with how she took ownership of my support case.With her experiance and knowledg of these cases she gave me the best outcome. She stayed in contact and informed me of everything as it happened. I would greatly recomend her to anyone.
Posted by Mark | October 3, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I hired Brooke Usher for a custody case. As a father I knew it would not be an easy task but she made it seem like it was. She was aggressive in legal issues and sincere in her desire to help. Communication was always good and explanations were clear. I was always advised in a manner that not only lead to winning custody, but she obviously was trying to do it in a way that did not cost me more then necessary. I have recommended Brook Usher to friends and will continue to.
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Posted by Brittany | October 1, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer to hire!!!
From the day I stepped into her office I felt like she truly wanted to help me get the best care as I can. She always stayed in contact with me and I actually felt at ease. Thank you for your support to me and my child during the challenging time in our lives. I will always recommend anyone to her that was in my shoes.
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Child support payments
Brooke was helpful in putting into perspective my options. I feel she did not truly represent me in court as the Child Support attorney did most of the talking on my behalf. In terms of my final settlement, I am still a little unclear as to my options. I'm thinking perhaps Brooke could have been more detailed in explanation. However, I am glad I was represented and feel Brooke was in my best interests.
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Usher Family Law PLC
  • 2015 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Gordon Law Group, PLC
  • 2014 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Upshaw, Williams, Bigger & Beckham LLP
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Law Clerk
  • Upshaw, Williams, Biggers & Beckham LLP
  • 2009 - 2011
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Education

  • University of Mississippi
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2011
  • Wichita State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2007

Associations

  • Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • The Troubadour Society
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • NBA Domestic Relations Committee
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Legal Association for Women
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Leflore County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Mississippi Bar
  • Member
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Mississippi Women Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2009 - 2013
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Mid-South Family Law Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • 10 Best Attorneys - Tennesssee Outstanding Client Service
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2019
  • Top 10 Female Family Lawyers Middle Tennessee
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2018
  • 10 Best Attorney's-Tennessee Outstanding Client Service
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2017
  • Best Child Support Lawyers in Nashville
  • Expertise.com
  • 2017
  • Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
  • National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2017
  • 10 Best for Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
  • National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Senior Honor Woman of the Year
  • Wichita State University
  • 2007
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Speaking Engagements

  • Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women
  • Preparing for Divorce
  • 2018
  • Belmont Law & Entrepreneurship Society Panel
  • Solo Practice & Entrepreneurship
  • 2016
  • Belmont University College of Law Professionalism Panel
  • Professionalism
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (10)
Endorse Brooke
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Brooke is incredibly capable and prepared, whether a case takes her to the courtroom, or a mediated settlement. She is committed to her clients and well-respected by the local judges and fellow lawyers in the community."
Family Attorney | Mar 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am an attorney that has the privilege of working with Brooke. She is professional, zealous and hard-working. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the middle Tennessee area needing an advocate for his/her family."
Mediation Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Brooke was the mediator on a recent custody case. She was an excellent mediator. She was able to keep the parties on track and working together to allow for an agreement in which both parties were happy. I was very pleased with Brooke as a mediator. I know she is an excellent attorney as well."
Child custody Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Brooke did a great job representing her client in a difficult case we had recently."
Divorce and separation Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Co-worker
"Having worked with Brooke over the past year, I can say with absolution that she is well qualified to handle any matter that a client may have. She goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients have the best outcome possible and genuinely cares about the clients and their families."
Family Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I met Brooke through a mutual acquaintance and have gotten to know her well over the past several months. I have been very impressed with her legal knowledge, intuition, and diligent representation of her clients. Brooke is a zealous advocate for her clients and an excellent attorney."
Family Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Having the opportunity to work with her has been a pleasure. She always takes good care of her clients."
Family Attorney | Jul 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. She has shown the drive to make sure that her clients are given the best possible representation."
Family Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Brooke has proven to be an effective listener, speaker and counselor. The family law practice area needs more attorneys like her to protect the interests of clients in need of superior representation."
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Nashville Divorce and separation Lawyer Brooke A. Usher
Brooke A. Usher
Divorce and separation Attorney
Nashville, TN
Licensed for 11 years