Roland Thomas Hairston II

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Roland Thomas Hairston II

also known as Roland T. Hairston, II, Roland Hairston

5.0
96 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Probate ... +2 more

615 Main Street, Nashville, TN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Roland

Biography

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

30%
Child Custody 20%

13 years

20%
Family 20%

13 years

20%
Probate 20%

13 years

20%
Child Support 10%

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2022
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+ 8

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Roland T. Hairston, II, Attorney-At-Law

615 Main Street, Nashville, TN, 37206

rolandhairston.com

Law Offices of Roland Thomas Hairston II

301 Northcreek Blvd. #146, Goodlettsville, TN, 37070

rolandhairston.com

Online Presence

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Roland Thomas Hairston II's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Philip | April 07, 2024

Great attorney and great person

I have known Roland for years. He is a great lawyer and a good friend. I refer clients to him regularly. Highly recommend!!

Roland Hairston

Replied last May 06, 2025

Thank you so much! It means alot when colleagues say nice things about you :-)

Posted by Alagie | April 15, 2021

Mr Barrow

I contacted Mr Hairston's office out of the blue and was able to get an appointment with him through his able paralegal. He could have chosen to advise me on a route that would make him more money and have me take that route as it was how I wanted to proceed anyway. But he advised me against that rou...te and guided me on a better path. It was all done with compassion, professionalism and care. I could not have asked for better service.

Roland Hairston

Replied last April 15, 2021

Thank you for sharing this review. One of our core values is honesty. It is important that we tell the truth to clients even when that means that they should NOT hire us :-)

Posted by Lynell | December 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic during these COVID challo

Mr Hairston was the most HONEST and professional attorney I have ever met. My divorce case was not simple as his office had to put in work to file. Mr. Hairston was very upfront in his communication on the status of the case. When the court date arrived Mr. Hairston came prepared and prepared me in ...what would happen. He is a fantastic professional attorney I would recommend to anyy.

Roland Hairston

Replied last December 25, 2020

It was a joy to serve you! I was so disappointed that hearing dates kept getting postponed due to COVID-19 but we made it to the finish line! I wish you the very best.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

I highly recommend Mr. Hairston . He was affordable honest hard working and I received everything I wanted and needed in my case. He came up with a good plan and was wonderful to work with .

Roland Hairston

Replied last September 29, 2020

Thank you so much. Every case is unique and I appreciate you allowing us to help you resolve yours!

Posted by Brandon | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unbelievable

Mr. Hairston was nothing short of brilliant in the courtroom. He did such a great job the guard in the courtroom walked over to my fiancee' and said " You guys have an awesome lawyer!" I promise that's what he said lol. This man knows what he is doing. He has your best interest and he will make sure ...you are taken care of! He is the best!

Roland Hairston

Replied last October 05, 2018

Thanks so much. Your kind words are so encouraging. :-)

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Roland Thomas Hairston II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Rivas

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Hunter Evans

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Lindsey Davis

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jennifer Johnson

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lisa Webb

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jennifer Thomas

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Paul Jeter

Child custody lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Brooke Usher

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Roland works very hard for his clients and is very professional and trustworthy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Morgan Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Mitchell Chessman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jacob Nemer

Child custody lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Sarah Digby

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Hunter Evans

Family lawyer

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David Greene

Estate planning lawyer

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Jennifer Johnson

Estate planning lawyer

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Jennifer Thomas

Family lawyer

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Paul Jeter

Child custody lawyer

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Brooke Usher

Child custody lawyer

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Karla Miller

Family lawyer

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Stephanie Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mitchell Chessman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Sarah Digby

Family lawyer

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Jacob Nemer

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2012 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section

Member

2012 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

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.

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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

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