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Joanna Lee Mccracken

Divorce and separation Attorney at Nashville, TN

5.0   11 reviews
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State TN
    Acquired 2013
    Status
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About Joanna

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Joanna L. McCracken is a litigator and collaborative divorce professional. Joanna strives to guide her clients through their toughest life experiences with education, advocacy, and compassion, utilizing her versatile skill set to create solutions that deliver long-term benefits protecting her clients’ best interests and futures.

Joanna’s dedication to her practice and clients has earned her the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ 10 Best for Client Satisfaction Award many years in a row. She has consistently been ranked in the Top Ten by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, has been named a Mid-South Rising Star by Superlawyer magazine multiple times, and is recognized by the American Jurist Institute as a Top Ten Family Law Attorney for Tennessee. Joanna is an active member of the American, Tennessee, and Nashville Bar Associations, and is one of a core group of attorneys in the Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance, an organization that promotes the use of the more harmonious, supportive, and structured collaborative divorce process, in lieu of litigation.

In addition to her legal accolades, Joanna is a meditation and yoga teacher. She uses the skills learned in these disciplines to educate the legal community on how to better handle occupational stress and how to use such skills to better serve clients. Joanna teaches Continuing Legal Education and gives talks at law schools, legal conferences, and for various professional organizations. Joanna serves on the Tennessee Bar Association’s Wellbeing Committee, the Board of the Mindfulness in Law Society, and the Lawyer Yoga organization, to provide resources designed to improve the working lives of lawyers and their clients.

Prior to forming her own firm, Joanna worked as a litigator at a large regional law firm in the areas of family law, real estate, entertainment law, medical malpractice, and professional liability.

Joanna originally hails from London, England where she attended London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies. Joanna moved to Nashville in 2002 while working in the music business. She enjoyed success as a music publishing manager and copyright administrator on Music Row. Joanna also pursued her love of real estate and obtained a broker’s license. Joanna’s background in music and real estate has uniquely positioned her to advise family law clients regarding real and intellectual property issues that need to be addressed during family law cases, and enables her to continue to provide legal counsel in the areas of entertainment law and real estate.

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Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2022
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Excellent Divorce Attorney
Joanna was an excellent partner through the divorce process. She expertly guided me through some very challenging moments and was understanding, patient, and responsive. She perfectly navigated the personal side and the process side. I was grateful to have her on my side throughout!
Posted by Roy | December 28, 2020
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Assisted with Pre-Nup
After my first attorney basically disappeared, I asked Joanna to help with a pre-nup. She was fantastic--prompt in responding, affordable, and did great work. She's also amazingly personable. I highly recommend.
Posted by Ryan | December 18, 2020
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An excellent attorney
If you are in the market for someone with Joanna's skills, the chances are you are in a stressful, likely heartbreaking, juncture in your life. When I found myself at that juncture, I wanted an attorney that was highly competent, had plenty of grit, and could still be sensitive to the intracasies of a painful family dynamic. Joanna has these qualities in spades. Look no further for your counsel.
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Posted by Robert | May 20, 2020
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Fantastic attorney
I hired Joanna for help in a child support case. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and focused on achieving a fair resolution in a timely manner. Highly recommend!!
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020
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Joanna has helped me out during several difficult situations
Joanna has helped me out during several difficult situations. In 2016 I was hit with spousal infidelity, a surprise divorce and a major health issue all at once which caused me major stress and trauma. It was a difficult time to say the least. My ex was very hard to deal with and purposefully strung out the legal entire process. Joanna and her team were patient and understanding and ultimately led me through the process which helped me maintain my health and sanity. I liked working with Joanna so much I hired her a few years later to draft the prenup for my new marriage. Again, she was thorough and guided me through all of the possible issues. My child and family are grateful for her service. Thanks Jo! In the future I plan to hire her for a revised will and POA for the new marriage.
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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2020
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Divorce Help
Not knowing the ins and outs of the divorce process, I relied on Joanna to help me navigate a bad situation. She was upfront and thorough, and offered sound advice on the direction I should take. She worked diligently to make it as quick and painless as can be expected. Highly recommend her firm's services.
Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2020
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Divorce
Sharp, timely, empathetic, knowledgeable…Those are just a few words that describe Joanna. Out of the blue, I was hit with a surprise divorce and in need of council and guidance. Joanna was highly recommended by a very prominent lawyer and I can’t say enough good things about her. From the beginning all the way through mediation, she was attentive, informed and available.
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Posted by Virginia | April 30, 2020
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Divorce and parenting plan
Joanna was kind, sympathetic and understanding throughout the difficult process of divorce. At times, it seemed as though opposing counsel was being difficult and was trying to drag out what should have been an easy case in order to make me feel defeated. Joanna continued to maintain composure and encouraged me to not give in . She is highly knowledgeable, organized and upholds only the highest level of integrity in her work.
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Posted by Jim | August 29, 2018
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Business Owner
Joanna is a consummate professional. Attention to detail and timely follow through made what is often an unpleasant experience once of far less worry.
Posted by Dune | December 1, 2015
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Very helpful and focused
Joanna helped me in a custody battle and was extremely attentive and helpful. She offered great advice, listened to and cared for my needs, and was extremely professional. I would absolutely recommend her.
Posted by John | September 8, 2015
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Custody of child
Joanna was quite helpful in creating a strong argument that we were able to present to my ex-wife to get her to relinquish her custody to me. She carefully warned me not to be induced in to going back and forth with the ex (taking the high road), and ultimately we reached a resolution with the ex's attorney without having to go to court. She was great, and always available.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 295-375 per hour
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Hall Booth Smith, PC
  • 2013 - 2016

Education

  • Nashville School of Law
  • N/A

Associations

  • Nashville Bar Association
  • 2013 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Inns of Court
  • 2014 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2015

Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education
  • Lawyer Yoga: Wellness for Attorneys through the Practice of Yoga
  • 2018
  • Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education
  • Introduction to Mindfulness for Lawyers: learn the science, learn the skills, Mind Your Business, LLC
  • 2018
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation in the City: apply evidence-based techniques to enhance to your law practice and wellbeing
  • 2018
  • Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
  • Understanding the Fundamentals: Mindfulness and Meditation in Theory and Practice, 41st Equal Justice University
  • 2018
  • Nashville School of Law
  • Insights for Success at NSL
  • 2018
  • Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women
  • Wellness: Meditation, Yoga, and the Practice of Law
  • 2018
  • Middle Tennessee Collaborative Association
  • Meditation and yoga techniques to overcome occupational stress for lawyers
  • 2018
  • Family Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners
  • Meditation Techniques for Family Law Practitioners
  • 2018
  • 2018 Tax Law Forum
  • Attorney Wellbeing
  • 2018
  • Nashville School of Law
  • Time and Stress Management
  • 2017
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Bookkeeping and accounting for solos and small firms
  • 2017
  • The Family Law Practitioner & Same Sex Marriage Issues
  • How Will the 2016 Election Affect Your Practice
  • 2016
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (10)
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joanna not only knows the law she knows how to use it to help her clients efficiently address their problem. If your looking for a divorce attorney who is a complete pro look no further."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Joanna for several years. She combines an extensive knowledge of the law with a practical understanding of how it works, and should work, during a divorce or family law case. I have no hesitation in recommending her."
Family Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joanna is a highly skilled and exceptional lawyer. You won't find a better advocate. I give her my highest endorsement."
Family Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joanna McCracken is a highly skilled and compassionate advocate for her clients. I often refer clients to her with family law issues, because I know she will provide them with excellent representation."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Joanna brings the perfect combination of experience, excellence, fortitude, and compassion to the practice of family law in Nashville. She is firm, fair, and an incredibly brilliant legal mind."
Family Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Joanna McCracken brings real world experience from music, publishing, and copyright to family law representation. Her legal career began as a paralegal. Her drive and intelligence have propelled her up the career ladder to lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joanna McCracken is a skilled litigator and counselor. She understands and applies the fundamentals and specific nuances of law very well. Just as importantly, she has a special ability to help her clients feel at east throughout the process."
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Nashville Divorce and separation Lawyer Joanna Lee Mccracken
Joanna Lee Mccracken
Divorce and separation Attorney
Nashville, TN
Licensed for 10 years