Megan Elizabeth Arthur

Megan Elizabeth Arthur

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

414 Union St., Suite 1900, Ofc. 15, Nashville, TN

About Megan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

divorce and separation, child custody, child support, visitation, parentage, alimony, prenuptial and antenuptial agreements, business interests and interplay with divorce, complex asset valuation and division in divorces

20 years

80%
Personal Injury 20%

representation of plaintiff's in catastrophic injury matters, including but not limited to wrongful death, medical malpractice, and medical provider liability

20 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 20 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2006

Active

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Location

Arthur Law PLLC

414 Union St., Suite 1900, Ofc. 15, Nashville, TN, 37219

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Megan Elizabeth Arthur's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Megan Arthur

Megan Arthur represented me in a divorce I did not file, nor want. Her wise and effective counsel produced a fair settlement. Her depth of experience calmed my fears and gave me confidence to get through this rough time, and I highly recommend her as legal counsel.

Posted by Ronda | December 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Hands down . . . Megan Arthur knows her job

On March 4th I walked into an attorney's office for the first time to talk about my 18 year Marraige . Having no idea what to expect my anxiety level was high, my frail emotions were crumbling and I was a nervous wreck. Megan came to the lobby, we shook hands and went to discuss the reason for my v...isit. Megan wasn't the perception I had of a female attorney; her warmth and friendlness immediately put me at ease and gave me a sense of a hope. Months and months would pass by as my divorce took time to get settled. I would get discouraged and break down and I'd call Megan. She always made me feel like everything was going to be ok. She knows the law, has great intuition on what she can foresee occurring and stays one step ahead. I always felt that in the end things would be ok but that reassurance came from Megan not me. My settlement was what was fair and What I was truly owed and it got me back on my feet so my 2 young sons and I could start the next chapter of our lives. Megan is a wonderful legal resource and I was blessed to have been referred to her to handle my divorce but on March 4th I didn't just gain an attorney I also gained a friend.

Posted by Barbara | December 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

The very best attorney

Megan is an excellent attorney. She is very knowledgeable about the law and will not sugar coat anything just to gain your business. She will give you the facts straight according to the law. Megan helped me through my divorce process. I was ignorant about Divorce law at first but thanks to Megan..., I am more knowledgeable now than I was when my divorce began. She helped me go step-by-step till the divorce process was complete. After court, she even jumped up and down with joy with me because I was so happy my divorce was final. So yes, I would recommend Megan as an attorney you can trust to take care of your legal needs. Forget about the rest and hire the best and that is Megan Arthur.

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Megan Elizabeth Arthur's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Yarbrough

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a highly skilled litigator with the common sense to know when litigation is needed. When it is not, she is an effective and skilled negotiator who is able to guide her clients to fair settlements outside the courtroom. Megan is a great lawyer!"

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Leah Hillis

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Megan Arthur. She is a determined, thorough and talented lawyer who takes very good care of her clients."

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Michael Adams

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan has a great reputation in the Memphis legal community and I personally turn to her with family law questions from time to time. She is also with a great law firm and is very involved and active with the Memphis Bar Association."

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Ryan Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Megan is a zealous advocate for her clients while not unnecessarily over-complicating matters. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Robert Gilligan

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pamela Blair

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan Arthur is a knowledgable, dedicated, and energetic advocate."

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Thomas Coupe'

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan has a gread deal of knowledge in both Family and Juvenile Law. She also constinues to improve her already solid knowledge of the law by attenting numerous trainings on Juvenile and Family Law issues. Megan is an active member of the Family Law section of the Memphis Bar Association and has made many valuable connections that make her a very effective lawyer."

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Sheree Hoffman

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Megan Arthur on cases both as opposing counsel and in mediations. She is knowledgeable about relevant legal issues and does not promote unnecessary conflict while handling her cases. This, of course, reduces expenses for her clients and is always in the best interest of any children involved. As opposing counsel, she is courteous and effective."

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Curtis Runger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a highly experienced, bright and aggressive attorney. She offers her clients a broad base of knowledge in the areas of divorce, child custody, child support and visitation. I have personally observed Megan handle many highly contested and complicated divorce matters, and I have always come away impressed with her advocacy skills. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star- Family Law, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star- Family Law, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star-Family Law, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star- Family Law, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star- Family Law, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star- Family Law, SuperLawyers

2012

Memphis' 30 Finest Young Professionals, Memphis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

2011

Member of 2011 Fast Track Program, Leadership Memphis Program for Emerging Civic Leaders

Work Experience

2016 - 2019

Shareholder, Evans Petree, PC

2011 - 2016

Attorney, Shea Moskovitz & McGhee,PLC

2008 - 2011

Associate, McWhirter, Wyatt & Elder, PLLC

2006 - 2008

Associate, Adams & Reese

Associations

2016 - Present

Memphis Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors

2006 - Present

Association of Women Attorneys

Member

2014 - 2015

Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2012 - 2013

Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice President

2011 - 2014

Downtown Memphis Commission (formerly Center City Commission)

Board of Directors

2007 - 2010

Memphis Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board of Directors

Education

2006

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

WREG News Channel 3 Dealing With Unpaid Child Support

2013

Good Morning Memphis Demystifying Divorce (TV segment)

2012

Bench Bar & Boardroom Conference

Bringing Up Baby: Statutory Changes Concerning Grandparents' Rights & Maximizing Parenting Time in Tennessee

Publications

Languages

English

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