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
19 years
includes probate work
19 years
14 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2002 | 04/27/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff | The National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2019 |
Mid-South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law | The National Advocates | 2019 |
10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 100 Family Lawyer in Tennessee | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2019 |
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 | 2018 |
Top 100 Family Lawyer in Tennessee | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2017 |
10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2017 |
Top 10 Attorney | National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Mid South Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Mid South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2016 |
Top 10 Attorney | National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 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 | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Mid South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Tennessee | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorney | National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Tennessee | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Domestic Relations Committee Co-Chair | Nashville Bar Association | 2014 |
Mid South Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Tennessee | National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Fellow | Nashville Bar Foundation | 2014 |
Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Domestic Relations Committee Co-Chair | Nashville Bar Association | 2013 |
Domestic Relations Committee Chair | Nashville Bar Association | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner | Lindsey + Amonette + Nemer, PLLC | 2018 - Present |
Founding Partner | Lindsey + Amonette, PLLC | 2011 - Present |
Partner | Lindsey + Sawyer, PLLC | 2010 - 2011 |
Attorney | Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella PC | 2003 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | The Honorable Marietta Shipley | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
The National Advocates | Member | 2016 - Present |
National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member | 2015 - Present |
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | Member | 2014 - Present |
Nashville Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Lawyers' Association for Women | Member | N/A |
Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women | Member | N/A |
Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance | Founding and Sustaining Member | N/A |
International Association of Collaborative Practitioners | Member | N/A |
Tennessee Association of Professional Mediatiors | Member | N/A |
American Association of Legal Advocates | Member | N/A |
The National Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Nashville Bar Association, Domestic Relations/Family Law Committee | Co-chair | 2012 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Tennessee Practice Series | Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements | 2017 |
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" | 2016 |
Tennessee Practice Series | Co-Editor of Volume 15, Chapter 2 of the Tennessee Practice Series on Separation and Marital Dissolution Agreements | 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 |
The Tennessee Trial Lawyer | Co-Author of "How Do You Write a Will Today?", along with attorney Harlan Dodson | 2007 |
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. | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Tennessee College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Rhodes College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee | Co-Presenter on Divorce Boot Camp: The Good (Amicable), The Bad, and The Ugly | 2016 |
Estate Planning Council of Middle Tennessee | Panelist on Estate Planning in the Pre-Marital and Divorce Contexts | 2015 |
MIddle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance | Co-Presenter on Advocacy and the Collaborative Process | 2014 |
Nashville Bar Associations's Domestic Relations Seminar | Collaborative Law | 2010 |
Tennessee Attorney's Memo Probate Seminar | Will Contests | 2009 |
Tennessee Attorneys Memo Audio Conference | Marital Property: Pension and Retirement Funds in Light of Lund | 2009 |
Seminar at High Hopes | Special Needs Trusts | 2008 |
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April Nemer, Family Attorney on May 25, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Jacob Nemer, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 25, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
April Nemer, Family Attorney on May 25, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Jacob Nemer, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 25, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Whitney Harrington, Mediation Attorney on Sep 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Irwin Kuhn, Family Attorney on Jan 28, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Joshua Lindsey, Family Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Gregory Buppert, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Mar 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Amy Farrar, Family Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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