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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
96 Client Reviews
$ 225-300 per hour
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Roland Thomas Hairston II
also known as Roland T. Hairston, II, Roland Hairston
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About Roland
Biography
Legal matters can be complex and difficult, especially when you’re facing them all alone. Contact us today for helpful, effective representation.
Virtual or In-Person Consultations Available! We look forward to providing you with excellent service and zealous advocacy! Contact our staff to receive prompt attention to your Family Law, Probate and Estate Needs. Call 615-431-8099 now.
Virtual or In-Person Consultations Available! We look forward to providing you with excellent service and zealous advocacy! Contact our staff to receive prompt attention from a caring and knowledgable attorney. Call 615-431-8099 now.
Virtual or In-Person Consultations Available! We look forward to providing you with excellent service and zealous advocacy! Contact our staff to receive prompt attention from a caring and knowledgable attorney. Call 615-431-8099 now.
Virtual or In-Person Consultations Available! We look forward to providing you with excellent service and zealous advocacy! Contact our staff to receive prompt attention from a caring and knowledgable attorney. Call 615-431-8099 now.
Virtual or In-Person Consultations Available! We look forward to providing you with excellent service and zealous advocacy! Contact our staff to receive prompt attention from a caring and knowledgable attorney. Call 615-431-8099 now.
Virtual or In-Person Consultations Available! We look forward to providing you with excellent service and zealous advocacy! Contact our staff to receive prompt attention from a caring and knowledgable attorney. Call 615-431-8099 now.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
13 years
Child Custody
20%
13 years
Family
20%
13 years
Probate
20%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2022
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8
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Roland Thomas Hairston II
301 Northcreek Blvd. #146, Goodlettsville, TN, 37070
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Posted by Andrea | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Probate - Settling My Grandmother's Estate
Mr. Hairston and his team helped me through the difficult time of settling my grandmother's affairs after her death. From the initial phone call, I felt I was in good hands with a very kind, down to earth professional gentleman. He talked me through the process and filings and ensured the process wen...
Roland Hairston
Replied last April 03, 2024Thank you for allowing us to serve your family!
Posted by Mickey | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Zealous advocate
Mr Hairston and his team worked diligently to help through my divorce. I very much appreciate all he and his team have done. Obviously every case is different, but I would very much recommend him if you need a divorce attorney in the Nashville area.
Roland Hairston
Replied last January 25, 2022Thank you so much. You might be the most studious client I have ever had! I love your thirst for knowledge and enjoyed talking through scenarios with you very much. I wish you the very best moving forward.
Posted by Vincent | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Organized and very good customer service
Had a great experience with Mr Hairiston he made very simple and easy in my time of need . Help me through every step of the way in my divorce.Nothing but respect for him .
Roland Hairston
Replied last October 06, 2021Thank you for allowing us to assist you!
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Lawyer and team
They were so understanding and wonderful with me and worked hard to make sure my divorce was fair and had my divorce finalized in 6 months. They were competent and easy to work with and I appreciate everything they did for me.
Roland Hairston
Replied last October 06, 2021Thank you! Empathy and Efficiency are two of our core values. Your kind review means so much!
Posted by Keith | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce is Finally Final
My divorce progress had been stagnant for well over a year with my previous attorney. I changed to Mr. Hairston in hopes he could help me settle my case. Man - I wish I had used Roland and his team from the beginning. He was able to get the ball rolling and helped negotiate a fair settlement in my...
Roland Hairston
Replied last January 29, 2022Thank you so much for the kind review. I'm sorry that your relationship with your first attorney didn't work out. As we discussed at length, sometimes the lawyer-client relationship can turn on communication—listening AND explaining. I'm glad that I was able to explain things in a way that helped you understand your options.
Roland Thomas Hairston II's Lawyer Endorsements
"Roland is a wonderful attorney and human being. He is a service to the community and his clients. I am honored to know him and highly recommend him."
"I endorse Roland. For the past three years, I have had the privilege of working with Roland and his team as an associate attorney for Hairston & Associates. During this time, Roland and I have handled many cases together. Additionally, we have shared many wonderful moments, both personal and professional. I can say from first-hand experience that Roland embodies everything a potential client should want from their advocate. He is kind, intelligent, hard-working, generous, empathetic, and reasonable. He is an attorney who is focused on providing clients with realistic solutions in light of the facts and circumstances surrounding their respective case. He is not focused on making a client's existing problem worse. He genuinely cares about his clients and the care that he has for them is reflected in his work. I have the utmost respect for Roland, and I am honored to call him a colleague, mentor, and friend."
"I am happy to endorse Roland, as he is an excellent attorney. It is apparent that Roland works very hard and is always prepared in court. He is intelligent and advocates for his clients."
"Roland's professionalism and zealous advocacy for his clients has earned him a reputation as a well respected attorney- by both his clients and fellow attorneys."
"Roland is a very knowledgable and experienced attorney in the greater Nashville legal community. I have worked with him on many cases and he has always displayed the utmost professionalism and zealous pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer; he represents his clients in clear and concise arguments in the courtroom and off. His compassion and zealousness for his clients and the cause, and his ethical and moral standards, make him a respected member of the legal community."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Roland in the past and he is a strong advocate for his clients and very knowledgable in family law. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney in family law, child custody or child support matters."
"Roland works very hard for his clients and is very professional and trustworthy. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had cases with Attorney Hairston and he is always professional. He works hard for his clients and puts their needs first."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Roland for a mutual client. Roland always demonstrates the qualities befitting a divorce attorney--calm, compassionate, and diligent."
"I had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel against Roland in a complex contested child custody dispute. Roland was professional throughout and fought hard in support of his client. He is a talented attorney and a compassionate man."
"I am happy to endorse Roland Hairston as an excellent advocate for his clients. I have worked with him on a divorce and on a child custody matter and in both instances it was evident that he truly cared about the best interest of his client. I found him to be fair and reasonable and a pleasure to work with. I would happily recommend him to anyone in need of a family law attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2002
Marketing Student of the Year, University of Cincinnati
2002
Dean's List, University of Cincinnati
2001
Dean's List, University of Cincinnati
2000
Dean's List, University of Cincinnati
1999
Dean's List, University of Cincinnati
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Roland Hairston, Attorney-At-Law
2006 - 2011
Intern, Mark E. Chapman, Attorney-At-Law
Associations
2012 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate SectionMember
2012 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Contested divorce with children and Out-of-State Jurisdictional Issues
Reached favorable settlement of case.
Contested Post-Divorce Contempt Matter
Petitioner prevailed.
Contested Divorce with Spousal Support, Minor Children and Child Support issues
Client awarded absolute divorce.
Education
2010
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Cincinnati
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2025
Trusts in Real Life
Trusts
2025
Family Matters Law Day
Family Law
2024
The Playbook
Family Law
2020
Family Law 101
Introduction to Family Law
2017
Nashville Community Education program
Introduction to Family Law
2016
Nashville Community Education program
Family Law
2015
Frierson Family
"Taking Care of Business" Estate Planning
2013
UBT
Wills and Estate Planning
Publications
2023
Round Table Consulting Group
Family Law Podcast Guest Appearance
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers