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Richard Ray Hedgepath Jr.

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Avvo Rating9.3
  • Nashville, TN
  • Licensed for 25 years
  • Free consultation
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About Richard

Richard Hedgepath was born February 23, 1961 in Nashville Tennessee.  He grew up in Nashville and graduated from Hillwood High School, Belmont University, and Nashville School of Law. 

 

While attending college, Richard worked as a law clerk at his father’s law office, and during law school, Richard worked as a Deputy Clerk in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee.  Upon graduating from law school, Richard served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Marietta Shipley, Judge of the Second Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee. 

 

In private practice, Richard has primarily represented clients in divorce cases, probate matters, and conducted divorce and custody mediations.  Richard has been a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator since 1998, and has mediated hundreds of cases.

 

Mr. Hedgepath has been a presenter in family law seminars, and mediation training seminars.  He is an active Pro Bono Lawyer and Pro Bono Mediator, and he volunteers in the community as a member of “Hands on Nashville”.

 

Richard is a divorced Father of two teenagers, and when he is away from work he enjoys golfing, hiking with his dog, playing basketball with his 17 year old son, and being a taxi driver for his 14 year old daughter.

 

Richard enjoys being a lawyer and receives much satisfaction from helping people that need help.

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Practice areas

Uncontested divorceProbateMediationDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 30%

    25 years, 400 cases

  2. Mediation: 30%

    25 years, 700 cases

  3. Probate: 30%

    25 years, 300 cases

  4. Uncontested divorce: 10%

    25 years, 400 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Richard Hedgepath, Attorney At Law

810 Dominican Drive
Nashville, TN, 37228-1906

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive199604/15/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers8
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2019
Domestic Violence MediatorTennessee Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization2002
Certified AdvocateNational Institute of Trial Advocacy1997
Top of Class Political AwardBelmont University1992
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerRichard Hedgepath, Attorney At Law1997 - Present
Judicial Law ClerkSecond Circuit Court Davidson County TN1996 - 1997
Deputy ClerkCircuit Court1992 - 1996
InternshipBelmont University1991 - 1992
InternshipBellmont1990 - 1991
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 MediatorCertified Mediator1998 - Present
West Nashville United Methodist ChurchBoard of Trustees1999 - 2004
Nashville Bar AssociationMember1997 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Divorce Law10 Reasons to Consider a Divorce Mediation2013
Richard Hedgepath, Law BlogTo Probate or Not To Probate2011
Richard Hedgepath, Law BlogContested Custody Divorces2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Nashville School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1996
Belmont UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1992
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
CLE SeminarCLE Divorce Seminar Training2004
CLE Training SeminarCLE Seminar2003
Mediation TrainingRule 31 Mediation Training Seminar2002
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
MediatonResolved
MediationSolved
Wrongful / Negligence AdoptionConfidential financial settlement

Reviews

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Divorce case

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I hired him through the reviews references. My case was agreed divorce case. The resolution was prepared professionally and specifically. It took 2 1/2 months to finish. His extensive knowledge and experience through the case concluded smoothly.
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Excellent Lawyer

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Richard handled my non-contested divorce in 2012 and I remember the judge thanking I'm for being so prepared and professional(so many lawyers who appeared before the judge that day didn't have all of their clients' documents or didn't have everything signed). I hired him in 2020 to handle a difficult situation and everything went smoothly once again and his prices are below what I thought they would be. He's a great lawyer and a great person. I highly recommend him.
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My number one recommendation

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My family has been working with him for a few years. He has mediated for us and made the process as smooth as it possibly could be. I have repeatedly contacted him for other services including quit claiming services and legal inquiries. He has always responded in a timely fashion and has proven to me that he knows the law and how to get things done. I often refer him to my associates.
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Awesome Mediator

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Where has the world been hiding Lawyer's/Mediator's like Richard Hedgepath? This man is Great at what he does. My experience with him was a breath of fresh air. I recommend him to Every family that's going through the changes. Thank you Sir for EVERYTHING you do. May GOD bless you!
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Outstanding Divorce Lawyer

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My husband filed for divorce and I hired a lawyer who chose to no longer represent me after much time had lapsed. I was in a bit of a panic, but found Mr. Hedgepath on your site. Based on the reviews, I made an appointment to see him. To say that meeting with him was a life changing experience is not an over exaggeration. Mr. Hedgepath was completely honest about my case, and clarified inaccurate advice I had previously received without passing judgement or making critical comments about the source. He focused on the facts of the case and how he could best represent me. He was empathetic, easily accessible, remarkably insightful/perceptive & highly knowledgeable about divorce law. I remember him asking me to give him a moment to think, and I could almost see the wheels turning in his brain. Mr. Hedgepath then presented in detail my next course of action, which I followed. Well, he saved my marriage! I can never thank him enough, and only wish I had consulted with him first. Trust me, this is the lawyer you want to meet if you are contemplating a divorce. I believe Mr. Hedgepath's mediation skills make a tremendous difference in determining how he handles a case. I think he is brilliant and give him the highest recommendation.

divorce mediation

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We hired Richard to handle a non-contested, relatively cooperative divorce mediation for us. Richard handled the mediation and divorce proceedings beautifully. He led us through the process, explained it clearly, was responsive in communicating, let us know what to expect, kept us on track during negotiations by being diplomatic but firm, was efficient with our time and money. He helped make a potentially difficult and painful process go as smoothly as possible.

Excellent

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Mr. Hedgepath was hired to serve as trustee for my elderly aunt several years ago, approximately 2008. He handled her and her affairs with the utmost care. Upon her death, he was the executor of her estate. He also furnished my brother and I advice when our father passed away shortly after my aunt died. He was exceptional in all our dealings with him and I would highly recommend him.

Couldn't have asked for anyone better!

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Richard is an amazing lawyer, always there when i needed him to be.

Estate Settlement

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Richard handled two estates for me and made the process during a trying time very easy. He was very professional and informative of all of the legal processes that were required. I would highly recommend him to represent anyone for legal advice.

Probate

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Richard handled my fathers estate for my siblings and I. He made the entry process smooth and easy. He was very professional and informative of all of the legal processes that were required. He is affordable! I highly encourage others to contact him for their probate needs.
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Attorney endorsements

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Hugh Odom, Mediation Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Brian Manookian, Mediation Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Brian Cummings, Mediation Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Radford Dimmick, Mediation Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have brought cases to Richard which I was confident had no hope of resolution in mediation. He has a gift of employing common sense and the law all at once to find a good result for everyone.

Bernard Tully, Mediation Attorney on Dec 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

William Weber, Mediation Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Morgan Smith, Mediation Attorney on Jul 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hedgepath has assisted my clients through mediation for years. He does a great job mediating and facilitating agreements that help my clients avoid having to litigate in court. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the rulings of our local courts and an excellent resource. We are lucky to have Attorney Hedgepath in our community.

Thomas Dixon, Mediation Attorney on Dec 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Richard has helped mediate several difficult domestic cases. His ability to listen, integrity and heart for people allows him to succeed in mediating even the most challenging matters.

Roger White, Litigation Attorney on Jul 25, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Richard is a smart, broad based practitioner whose easy style solves problems rather than causing them.

Maria de Quesada, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Richard has mediated many of my divorce cases successfully. He is a pleasure to work with.

Cynthia Odle, Probate Attorney on May 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Richard is an experienced probate attorney in our legal community.

Karl Warden, Probate Attorney on May 24, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is a fine lawyer and a passionate advocate.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$200-$200/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    120 minutes
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  • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
    Sometimes
  • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
    5%
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