Irwin Kuhn takes a caring approach to helping guide people through family law matters efficiently and without adding unnecessary conflict. Divorce can be one of the most stressful life events so how people get divorced matters. The choice can have long lasting effects on themselves and their families. Irwin approaches divorce more as a set of problems to be resolved not as a battle to be won. He works on family law matters both as an advocate for individual clients and as a mediator for divorcing couples.
rwin was among the first Tennessee lawyers to be trained in collaborative family law practice and one of the most experienced. As a collaborative lawyer, Irwin works with the other party’s attorney in an effort to resolve family cases fairly with minimal intervention of the court Irwin is co-chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Collaborative Law, and the Tennessee Bar Association Subcommittee on Collaborative Family Law. Irwin is a founding member and past President of the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance. He rejoined the board in 2018. He is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and serves on the Access to Collaboration Committee that focuses on new and streamlined approaches to collaborative practice. Irwin has spoken about collaborative practice to groups of lawyers, financial professionals and mental health professionals in Nashville and Memphis. His articles on collaborative family law have appeared in the Nashville Bar Journal and the Nashville Tennessean.
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4501 Charlotte Ave, #90743, Nashville, TN, 37209
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Posted by Shawn | January 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
A friend found Mr. Kuhn's firm for me when I was having issues with my ex-husband and our parenting plan. Mr. Kuhn listened to what I had to say, understood when I broke down and helped me through this entire process. He worked with me every step of the way, he was kind and diligent throughout the 2+...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kuhn's service, attention and knowledge far, far exceeded my expectations. He was referred to me for help with my divorce, and made what could have been a horrific process extremely tolerable and as low-stress as possible. He explained everything in extreme detail and made sure I was comfortable ...
Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Irwin Kuhn is a talented attorney and mediator. He is a careful listener, and an excellent writer who is able to convey your ruminations, concerns, and suffering into precise legal language that gets the job done. Not only is his writing succinct, but he is an excellent verbal communicator, both in ...
Posted by Karyn | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kuhn was very detailed in asking questions, giving feedback and information regarding my situation. He was very supportive along the way and I cannot thank him and his staff enough for making me feel comfortable and secure in this matter. I will always be grateful to Mr. Kuhn and his calm and pro...
Posted by Brian | December 7, 2014
Irwin was very helpful in guiding me thru a very painful and unwanted divorce. He was straightforward with me and respectful of my wishes. I felt that he and his staff did exactly what I needed.
"I endorse this lawyer. Irwin is professional but persistent and dedicated to his client's best interest."
"I have worked with Irwin in the collaborative divorce context. He is dedicated, thoughtful, and professional. He maintains the balance between ardent advocacy for his client and dedication to the collaborative process and team to try to secure an equitable and mutually-beneficial result. I look forward to working with Irwin again soon and would recommend him to anyone seeking excellent collaborative divorce counsel in Nashville, Tennessee."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Fellow, Nashville Bar Association
2002 - Present
Partner, Dobbins, Venick, Kuhn & Byassee, PLLC
1984 - 1985
Clerk, Honorable William J. Harbison
2014 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationCollaborative Law Subcommittee
2014 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsProfessional Development Committee
2013 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationCollaborative Law Committee
2004 - Present
Nashville Bar FoundationMember
2012 - 2014
Middle Tennessee Collaborative AlliancePresident
Successful at trial and on appeal
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Collaborative Family Law
2013
Collaborative Family Law
2013
2012
2011
English