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Karla Cauthen Miller
also known as Karla Hewitt Miller, Karla Cauthen Miller
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About Karla
Biography
I grew up in Dothan, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University in 1985. I have lived in Nashville since 1986 and I love it! I love to travel, even if it is just to the beach for a long weekend. I like being outdoors and love to take long walks with my labradoodle, Stella, for exercise. I am married to attorney Phillip Miller and we share office space in a beautiful Victorian house on Woodland Street in Nashville...very convenient to the Courthouse, and free parking! My favorite thing about practicing family law is that I get to help people work through very difficult situations, and I am result-oriented...If you are in the process of a divorce or are considering a divorce, I urge you to focus on the solution instead of the problem...and hire a lawyer who will do the same!
Aggressive and results driven family lawyer! 615-913-5738
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
30 years
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 30 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC
Fax
631 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN, 37206
nashvillefamilylaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Karla online.
Karla Cauthen Miller's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Yvette | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Attorney!
I have reached out to Mrs. Miller after my divorce attorney closed his practice office to become a Judge. She has represented me for over 9 years now as my ex-husband has been using the legal system to continue harassing me after divorce. Karla is very alert and attentive. She has great memory, very ...
Posted by Linda | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Could Not Be Happier
Karla Miller was strongly recommended to me by two other seasoned attorneys whose opinions I deeply respect. Upon first meeting Ms. Miller and throughout the divorce process, I continued to be grateful for these recommendations because Ms. Miller knocked it out of the park for me. ...
Posted by Thomas | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Karla is the BEST
I hired Karla back in 2016. I did not proceed with my initial issue. I am so grateful that I put a retainer down in the first place because I knew that I was going to have issues coming up. Fast forward to now. My EX is perhaps the most difficult person ever. Most people will say, no, mine is, but I ...
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Physical Therapist
Karla was an outstanding attorney for me. She treated me like a friend and helped me get thru a very long and difficult divorce. She not only helped me with the divorce but helped me get thru the mental difficulties as well. I knew I could always depend on her to answer any of my questions and fight ...
Posted by Jordan | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Appeal/Child custody
When I thought all hope in trial court was lost, I found Karla! I had been given the run around by two well known attorneys prior to hiring Karla but she restored my faith. Taking what the trail court had completely screwed up and fixing 90% of it. She is very detailed and takes your case to heart. I...
Karla Cauthen Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Karla and her staff are attentive, friendly and results-oriented. You will have a great experience with her as your lawyer."
"I have known Karla for many years and she is very well known in the Family Law arena. She has a wonderful reputation, and I endorse her without reservation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Karla is a very knowledgeable attorney. She effectively advocates for her clients and has great courtroom demeanor."
"Karla is a good lawyer. She is very likable and helpful and has good knowledge of the law. I worked with her on a case and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her."
"I do not hesitate to contact Karla with any family law question that I come across. I routinely refer her cases because she is one of the best and brightest family law attorneys in town."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Karla is well respected among her fellow attorneys and by the judges she appears before. She is recognized as an expert for her knowledge in all areas related to divorce and family and family law."
"Karla is an intelligent and experienced attorney who always puts her clients first. I highly recommend her for family law matters."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hewitt-Miller has been a formidable opponent on a number of cases. She is aggressive, knowledgeable, and often is able to tailor creative legal solutions for her clients.. She lives up to her reputation as not only one of the best but also one of the most ethical attorneys in family law."
"I strongly endorse Karla. She is great in the courtroom and is able to think on her feet and effectively represent her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. She is a great advocate and is well-liked and well-respected by clients and fellow attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karla Hewitt is a staunch advocate for her clients and a formidable opponent in the courtroom. She is honest, ethical and works hard to get things done for her clients."
"Karla is a great lawyer! She is both competent and zealous in her representation of her clients, which is an admirable quality in a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hewitt is a respected attorney in both the big city of Nashville, as well as, our small community of Franklin, Tn. She works hard to represent her clients and does not tell them what they want to hear. Her involvement in a case increases the likelihood of a positive outcome, as opposed to, many of our colleagues who seek to benefit from furthering the conflict. Your choice of Karla as your attorney may be the best first step in your efforts to resolve the conflicts within your family."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Karla for fifteen years. She is an outstanding family law attorney who focuses only on family law cases. She has handled every type of family law matter, whether its an uncontested divorce, or a complex case with serious custody and property division issues. She is excellent in the court room and is very dedicated to her clients. She is aggressive and has a reputation for fighting for her clients and you will not be disappointed if you retain her."
"I recently spent an extended weekend with Karla and a number of other lawyers. She struck me as thoroughly committed to her work."
"It was my pleasure to meet with Karla at the Rainmaker retreat in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago. We talked for a period of time and I was impressed of her knowledge and understanding of family law, her area of expertise. We later shared practical and pragmatic tips that I will implement in my firm. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Client's Choice Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Client's Choice Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Client's Choice Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in Tennessee, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Client's Choice Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Tennessee, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2009
Best of the Bar 2009, Nashville Business Journal
2009
Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator, TN Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
2009
National Ombudsman of the Year, Military Officers Association of America
2008
National Ombudsman of the Year, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, US Dept. of Defense
2005
Seven Seals Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee of the US DOD
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Attorney, Karla C. Miller & Associates, PLLC
1995 - 1996
Judicial Clerk, Honorable Steve Daniel, Circuit Court Judge
Associations
2009 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeCo-chair, Domestic Relations Committee
2004 - Present
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committe of US DODOmbudsman
2003 - Present
Lawyers Involved for Tennessee (LIFT)Member
2002 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
2002 - Present
Tennessee Citizen ActionBoard of Directors
Member
Member
Member
2011 - 2016
Lawyers Involved for TennesseeMember, Board of Trustees
2009 - 2015
Circle of AdvocatesMember
2008 - 2014
Tennessee Human Rights CommissionMember, Board of Commissioners
2008 - 2012
Tennessee Citizen ActionPresident
2008 - 2012
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember, Board of Governors
2005 - 2011
Tennessee Association for JusticeChair, Consumer and Community Affairs Committee
1995 - 1996
Harry Phillips American Inn of CourtMember
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Criminal Contempt
2012
Criminal Contempt
2010
Domestic Case Law Update
2009
USERRA Law Update
2008
USERRA law
2006
Women in the Legal Profession
2004
Law Office Management
N/A
Various family law topics
Publications
2011
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
SSDI benefits count towards child support amount in TN
11 Apr 2015
How long after divorce papers are signed do you have to contest something in the papers?
29 Mar 2013
My lawyer filed a motion to withdraw 7 days before the trial
25 Mar 2013