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Joshua Voltaire Lindsey

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  • Nashville, TN
  • Licensed for 22 years
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About Joshua

Prior to forming Lindsey Amonette Nemer + Glassford, PLLC (formerly Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC), Joshua practiced law at nationally-recognized law firms in Houston, Texas, and in Nashville, Tennessee.  Moving to Nashville in 2003 for his wife’s medical fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Joshua practiced law in the labor and employment division at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, PLLC, and then as an attorney in both the litigation and corporate divisions at Bass Berry & Sims PLC.

When one of Joshua’s own family member was adversely affected by a very difficult divorce in Middle Tennessee, Joshua followed a calling to apply the client-centered approach to the practice of law that he had learned at large law firms to the arena of family law in Middle Tennessee, founding Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC in 2010 to assist clients better in their times of need.  It’s the best professional decision he has ever made.

While Joshua litigates divorces regularly, he is also a founding and sustaining member of the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance ("MTCA"), and Joshua has a robust and extremely active collaborative divorce practice wherein he represents his clients in the collaborative divorce process.  Joshua describes collaborative divorce as "the humane divorce process that gives my clients the very best chance at a positive co-parenting relationship at the end of the divorce."  

Born in Houston, Texas, Joshua was graduated from St. John’s School in 1990 and then from Sewanee: The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1994.  At Sewanee, Joshua received his B.A. magna cum laude in Religion and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies.  From Sewanee, Joshua attended Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he received his J.D. cum laude in 1997 and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi honor society

Joshua currently serves on the Board of the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance, where he serves as the Director of Public Education.  He is also the Co-Chair of the Domestic Relations Committee of the Nashville Bar Association.  Joshua and his wife, Elizabeth, are active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church and have three (3) children.

Practice areas

  1. Divorce and separation: 55%

    Joshua, founding member of Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC, is dedicated to moving families forward through divorce by maximizing creative, proactive solutions and minimizing family and financial destruction, particularly through the ardent practice of Collaborative Divorce.

    13 years, 400 cases

  2. Family: 35%

  3. Child custody: 5%

  4. Child support: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Lindsey Amonette Nemer + Glassford, PLLC

One American Center
3100 West End Avenue, Suite 250
Nashville, TN, 37203

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TNActive200404/27/2022
    TXNot Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension200002/17/2022
    SCSuspended - Administrative199905/01/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Top Rated Lawyer 2020AVVO``2020
    Top 30 Matrimonial And Family LawThe National Advocates2020
    Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2019
    10 BestAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2019
    Top Rated Lawyer 2019AVVO``2019
    10 Best Law FirmAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2018
    10 BestAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2018
    Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2018
    Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2018
    10 Best AttorneysAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
    Attorney Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
    Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2017
    10 Best Law FirmsAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
    10 Best Law FirmsAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2016
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
    Board Member - Head of TrainingMiddle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance2014
    Phi Delta PhiPhi Delta Phi1995
    Charles Pollard Marks Most Outstanding Senior ManSewanee: The University of the South1994
    Phi Beta KappaPhi Beta Kappa1994
    Omicron Delta KappaOmicron Delta Kappa1993
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Divorce Attorney and Collaborative Divorce AttorneyLindsey + Amonette + Nemer, PLLC2018 - Present
    Divorce Attorney and Collaborative Divorce AttorneyLindsey + Amonette, PLLC2009 - 2018
    AttorneyBass Berry & Sims2004 - 2009
    AttorneyWaller Lansden Dortch & Davis2003 - 2004
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Nashville Bar Association, Domestic Relations/Family Law CommitteeCo-chair2019 - Present
    Middle Tennessee Collaborative AllianceMember2010 - Present
    Nashville Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    Tennessee Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    State Bar of TexasMember (Inactive Status)N/A
    South Carolina Bar AssociationMember (Inactive Status)N/A
    Middle Tennessee Collaborative AllianceBoard Member: Public Education (2019 - ); Training (2014-2016)2014 - 2019
    Gloucester Square Cooperative CorporationBoard Member2010 - 2016
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Employer by LittlerThe Employer by Littler2003
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Tulane University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1997
    Sewanee: The University of the SouthBA - Bachelor of Arts1994
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Nashville Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee: Collaborative Divorce Rule 53New Tennessee Collaborative Divorce Rule 532019
    MTCA Membership ConferenceAddressing collaborative divorce on law firm websites2017
    Organizer of Conference on The Effect of Divorce on ChildrenThe Effect of Divorce on Children2014
    Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance Organization ConferenceHandling Difficult Cases in the Collaborative Divorce Process2014
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Welsh v. Welsh, In the Third Circuit Court for Davidson County, TennesseeHusband (our client) named Primary Residential Parent, equitable division of property favorable to Husband, and reasonable alimony award
    Newman v. Newman, In the Chancery Court for Rutherford County, TennesseeWife (our client) prevailed on Petition for Criminal Contempt
    Newman v. Newman, In the Chancery Court for Rutherford County, TennesseeWife granted divorce on fault grounds

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    Wife Divorced very Complicated Husband

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    Change to PPP

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    Absolute lifesaver!!!

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    Great Job!

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    Grateful Father of three young girls...

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    Putting family first was most important in my decision, and I felt Joshua had the same mindset in going forward.

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    Excellent Advisor

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    I'm moving forward thanks to Joshua.

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    The Best: Excellent, Practical, Caring

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    Excellent lawyer!

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    Lawyer Kristen Boswell Amonette

    Kristen Amonette, Family Attorney on May 25, 2017
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Joshua is a fantastic person and lawyer. He cares deeply about his clients and is incredibly skilled in his knowledge of the law and all forms of advocacy. His discernment in handling the legal and emotional aspects involved in family law cases is solid. He is a seasoned attorney but approaches each case with a fresh set of eyes. He is respected by his peers and consistently praised by his clients.

    Lawyer April Watkins Nemer

    April Nemer, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Joshua is dedicated to each of his clients, has a wealth of knowledge about all family law matters and has solid relationships with his fellow domestic bar members. Joshua's experience and skills make him one of the best family law attorneys in Tennessee.

    Lawyer Kristen Boswell Amonette

    Kristen Amonette, Family Attorney on May 25, 2017
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Joshua is a fantastic person and lawyer. He cares deeply about his clients and is incredibly skilled in his knowledge of the law and all forms of advocacy. His discernment in handling the legal and emotional aspects involved in family law cases is solid. He is a seasoned attorney but approaches each case with a fresh set of eyes. He is respected by his peers and consistently praised by his clients.

    Lawyer April Watkins Nemer

    April Nemer, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Joshua is dedicated to each of his clients, has a wealth of knowledge about all family law matters and has solid relationships with his fellow domestic bar members. Joshua's experience and skills make him one of the best family law attorneys in Tennessee.

    Lawyer Jacob Robert Nemer

    Jacob Nemer, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 2017
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Joshua is a fantastic attorney and an even better guy! He goes above and beyond for each and every one of his clients!!

    Lawyer Grant Charles Glassford

    Grant Glassford, Family Attorney on May 24, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have worked with Mr. Lindsey on multiple matters over the last several years. He is always prepared and efficient. He advocates strongly for his clients. He advocacy and advice is blended with common sense and good judgment. Joshua is a caring and highly competent attorney.

    Lawyer Sean James Martin

    Sean Martin, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 23, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer for his intelligence, skill, and professionalism. He is an excellent advocate and good to work with. Total pro.

    Lawyer Caroline Gobbell Beauchamp

    Caroline Beauchamp, Family Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Joshua is an excellent attorney. His reputation for integrity enables him to strongly advocate for his clients while avoiding much of the acrimony most commonly associated with divorce and post-divorce cases. I would recommend Joshua, without hesitation, to anyone seeking divorce or post-divorce counsel, and particularly to individuals with cases involving complicated assets and financial matters.

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    Patricia McCarter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer William Jordan Steed III

    William Steed, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 10, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Donna L. Green

    Donna Green, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgable, hard-working, and well-respected in the courts.

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    Benjamin Papa, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have worked with Joshua on multiple cases, in both the collaborative divorce and litigation contexts. I have found him consistently to be smart, reasonable, and dedicated to a problem-solving approach in family law disputes. I am happy to endorse him.

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