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
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
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2004 | 04/27/2022 |
TX | Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension | 2000 | 02/17/2022 |
SC | Suspended - Administrative | 1999 | 05/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Rated Lawyer 2020 | AVVO`` | 2020 |
Top 30 Matrimonial And Family Law | The National Advocates | 2020 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2019 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top Rated Lawyer 2019 | AVVO`` | 2019 |
10 Best Law Firm | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Attorney Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
10 Best Law Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
10 Best Law Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Board Member - Head of Training | Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance | 2014 |
Phi Delta Phi | Phi Delta Phi | 1995 |
Charles Pollard Marks Most Outstanding Senior Man | Sewanee: The University of the South | 1994 |
Phi Beta Kappa | Phi Beta Kappa | 1994 |
Omicron Delta Kappa | Omicron Delta Kappa | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Divorce Attorney and Collaborative Divorce Attorney | Lindsey + Amonette + Nemer, PLLC | 2018 - Present |
Divorce Attorney and Collaborative Divorce Attorney | Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC | 2009 - 2018 |
Attorney | Bass Berry & Sims | 2004 - 2009 |
Attorney | Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis | 2003 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Nashville Bar Association, Domestic Relations/Family Law Committee | Co-chair | 2019 - Present |
Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance | Member | 2010 - Present |
Nashville Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Texas | Member (Inactive Status) | N/A |
South Carolina Bar Association | Member (Inactive Status) | N/A |
Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance | Board Member: Public Education (2019 - ); Training (2014-2016) | 2014 - 2019 |
Gloucester Square Cooperative Corporation | Board Member | 2010 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Employer by Littler | The Employer by Littler | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Tulane University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Sewanee: The University of the South | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Nashville Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee: Collaborative Divorce Rule 53 | New Tennessee Collaborative Divorce Rule 53 | 2019 |
MTCA Membership Conference | Addressing collaborative divorce on law firm websites | 2017 |
Organizer of Conference on The Effect of Divorce on Children | The Effect of Divorce on Children | 2014 |
Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance Organization Conference | Handling Difficult Cases in the Collaborative Divorce Process | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Welsh v. Welsh, In the Third Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee | Husband (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, Tennessee | Wife (our client) prevailed on Petition for Criminal Contempt |
Newman v. Newman, In the Chancery Court for Rutherford County, Tennessee | Wife granted divorce on fault grounds |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
Patricia McCarter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
William Steed, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.