$ 400-500 per hour
Kristen Boswell Amonette
About Kristen
Biography
An experienced family law attorney and mediator, Kristen is always prepared. She is a tenacious advocate with a practical, down-to-earth problem solving approach.
Kristen works for her clients to generate solutions designed to provide for and protect their children, preserve their accumulated wealth, and build a secure financial future.
Kristen draws on her background in general civil litigation, business law, contracts, estate planning, and probate in representing clients with a variety of interests, some fairly straightforward and others complex.
Kristen has been recognized as a Top 10 under 40 Family Lawyer in Tennessee and a Top 10 Family Lawyer in Tennessee by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, a Top 40 under 40 Family Lawyer in Tennessee by the American Society of Legal Advocates, a Top 40 under 40 Trial Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers, a Top 100 Lawyer by The National Advocates, a Mid-South Super Lawyer for six consecutive years, and a “10 Best” Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction in Tennessee by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
PROVIDES OPTIONS THAT BENEFIT YOU
While litigation may be necessary or inevitable, years of trial work have strengthened Kristen’s commitment to alternative dispute resolution, as it increases client involvement and control in the overall outcome. Kristen is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed family law mediator and she regularly mediates family law matters. She is also a founding member of the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance and has an active, successful collaborative family law practice.
Kristen’s practice includes all areas of family law, including international and domestic divorce and custody matters, post divorce matters including modifications of alimony, child support, and parenting plans, orders of protection, terminations of parental rights and adoptions, parentage matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, juvenile law, dependent and neglect matters, probate law, and estate planning.
INFORMED AND INVOLVED IN HER AREAS OF PRACTICE
Kristen serves as the Co-Chair for the Domestic Relations Committee of the Nashville Bar Association. She is a past board member and past chair of the membership committee of the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance. She produces continuing legal education seminars regarding hot topics in family law and is also a writer and speaker on timely family law, estate planning, and probate issues. She is the co-editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements.
Kristen is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators, the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance, the International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, the American Society of Legal Advocates, The National Trial Lawyers, The National Advocates, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Prior to forming Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC, Kristen practiced law at Nashville law firm Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella PC and also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marietta Shipley, former judge of the Second Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee.
A Tennessee native, Kristen enjoys living and practicing law in middle Tennessee. Born in Memphis, Kristen graduated from St. Mary’s Episcopal School and Rhodes College before attending the University of Tennessee College of Law and moving to Nashville.
Kristen is the proud mother of three amazing children, ages 7, 10, and 15.
Practice Areas
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Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Lindsey Amonette McCarter Beauchamp + Glassford, PLLC
One American Center, 3100 West End Avenue, Suite 250, Nashville, TN, 37203
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Kristen Boswell Amonette's Reviews
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Posted by Andrea | May 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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You will be taken care of
Kristen represented me through a custody dispute, as I tried to navigate the best possible scenario for my daughter, age 5. We knew some of the things I was fighting for (relocation) was an uphill battle, but she supported me while also giving me realistic assessments of our options. She is well-know...
Posted by Susan | May 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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She brings peace
I retained Kristen in December of 2021. During our initial meeting she answered every question and I had 3 pages of them. She never made me feel rushed and even asked if I had additional questions. She and her team made me feel important. When dissolving a marriage of 28 years it can be absolutely cr...
Posted by Rachel | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney
Kristen is a consummate advocate; she is professional, knowledgeable, well informed, and realistic with a commanding courtroom presence.
Posted by Jill | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Dedicated
A divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences in life. The pain, disruption and uncertainty will be difficult and take time. It is important to keep focus and get through this difficult time with strong legal guidance. I can assure you, Kristen Amonette did just this. I was m...
Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Great experience
Kristen advised me through a challenging divorce and was professional, supportive and I was very happy with her negotiating advice. She has my highest recommendation.
Kristen Boswell Amonette's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Kristen. With her experience and knowledge, Kristen is among the most outstanding lawyers in Tennessee. She is a kind, generous, and lovely person."
"I've had the pleasure of working with and against Kristen, and I can confidently say that she among the best divorce and family law attorneys in Middle Tennessee. She possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the law, she excels in the courtroom, and above all, she genuinely cares for her clients. I highly recommend Kristen to anyone in need of a family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristen is a very compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough mediator; I appreciate the dedication to reaching a settlement and the creative thinking that goes into finding a resolution."
"I have worked closely with Kristen in collaborative family law matters. I always enjoy working with her. She is at the same time a professional advocate for her client and a reasonable problem solver."
"Kristen is a tremendous attorney, mediator, and law partner. She zealously advocates for her clients while maintaining her professionalism, and her clients and peers alike appreciate her greatly for it. I strongly recommend Kristen for any divorce, collaborative divorce, or post-divorce needs."
"Ms. Amonette is an accomplished trial lawyer. She appears in court regularly, thinks and speaks clearly on her feet, and is always prepared. Ms. Amonette focuses her practice on family law, but I would not hesitate to recommend her for any matter on its way to court. Ms. Amonette is also a kind and generous person, and I expect that her clients are reassured by her calm but direct approach to their legal matters."
"Being an exceptional attorney requires one to possess many varied skills; Kristen Amonette has them all. Kristen is intelligent, both academically and emotionally, she is thoughtful, she is diligent, thorough, articulate, and she genuinely cares for her clients. Kristen clerked for a trial judge so she has a valuable perspective that many lawyers lack. She is a seasoned litigator, and is respected by judges and opposing counsel alike. Kristen has dedicated her career to helping families get through tough transitions like divorce and child custody proceedings, and is someone whose advice I seek on these issues regularly. If you are looking for a great family law attorney, you have found one in Kristen Amonette!"
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Family Lawyer in Tennessee, American Society of Legal Advocates
2019
10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law, The National Advocates
2019
Mid-South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Mid-South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Family Lawyer in Tennessee, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Mid South Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Family Lawyer in Tennessee, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Mid South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Domestic Relations Committee Co-Chair, Nashville Bar Association
2016
The National Advocates: Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee, The National Advocates
2016
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Tennessee, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Mid South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Tennessee, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Domestic Relations Committee Co-Chair, Nashville Bar Association
2014
Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
2014
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Tennessee, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Tennessee, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Mid South Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Domestic Relations Committee Co-Chair, Nashville Bar Association
2012
Domestic Relations Committee Chair, Nashville Bar Association
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Founding Partner, Lindsey Amonette McCarter Beauchamp + Glassford, PLLC
2018 - Present
Founding Partner, Lindsey + Amonette + Nemer, PLLC
2011 - Present
Founding Partner, Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC
2023 - 2023
Founding Partner, Lindsey Amonette + Glassford, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Partner, Lindsey + Sawyer, PLLC
2003 - 2010
Attorney, Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella PC
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, The Honorable Marietta Shipley
Associations
2019 - Present
Tennessee Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
The National AdvocatesMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2014 - Present
National Academy of Family Law AttorneysMember
Nashville Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Lawyers' Association for Women
Member
Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women
Member
Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance
Founding and Sustaining Member
International Association of Collaborative Practitioners
Member
Tennessee Association of Professional Mediatiors
Member
American Association of Legal Advocates
Member
The National Trial Lawyers
Member
2012 - 2018
Nashville Bar Association, Domestic Relations/Family Law CommitteeCo-chair
Education
2002
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Rhodes College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
Co-Presenter on Divorce Boot Camp: The Good (Amicable), The Bad, and The Ugly
2015
Estate Planning Council of Middle Tennessee
Panelist on Estate Planning in the Pre-Marital and Divorce Contexts
2014
MIddle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance
Co-Presenter on Advocacy and the Collaborative Process
2010
Nashville Bar Associations's Domestic Relations Seminar
Collaborative Law
2009
Tennessee Attorneys Memo Audio Conference
Marital Property: Pension and Retirement Funds in Light of Lund
2009
Tennessee Attorney's Memo Probate Seminar
Will Contests
2008
Seminar at High Hopes
Special Needs Trusts
Publications
2017
Tennessee Practice Series
Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements
2016
Tennessee Practice Series
Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements
2016
Nashville Bar Journal
Co-Author of "The Evolving State of Marriage, Divorce, and Family"
2015
Tennessee Practice Series
Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements
2014
Tennessee Practice Series
Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements
2013
Tennessee Practice Series
Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements
2012
Tennessee Practice Series
Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements
2007
The Tennessee Trial Lawyer
Co-Author of "How Do You Write a Will Today?", along with attorney Harlan Dodson
2006
Nashville Bar Journal
Co-Author of “The Effect of the 2005 Bankruptcy Legislation on Family Law Matters,” Nashville Bar Journal, December 2005/January 2006, along with attorneys Margaret Behm and Cynthia Chappell.
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