RichardHedgepath was born February 23, 1961 in Nashville Tennessee. He grew up in Nashville and graduated fromHillwood High School, Belmont University, and Nashville School of Law.
Whileattending college, Richard worked as a law clerk at his father’s law office, andduring law school, Richard worked as a Deputy Clerk in the Circuit Court Clerk’sOffice for Davidson County, Tennessee. Upon graduating from law school, Richard served as Judicial Law Clerkfor the Honorable Marietta Shipley, Judge of the Second Circuit Court forDavidson County, Tennessee.
In privatepractice, Richard has primarily represented clients in divorce cases, probatematters, and conducted divorce and custody mediations. Richard has been a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule31 Mediator since 1998, and has mediated hundreds of cases.
Mr.Hedgepath has been a presenter in family law seminars, and mediation trainingseminars. He is an active Pro BonoLawyer and Pro Bono Mediator, and he volunteers in the community as a member of“Hands on Nashville”.
Richard isa divorced Father of two teenagers, and when he is away from work he enjoysgolfing, hiking with his dog, playing basketball with his 17 year old son, and beinga taxi driver for his 14 year old daughter.
Richardenjoys being a lawyer and receives much satisfaction from helping people thatneed help.
Practice areas
26 years, 400 cases
26 years, 700 cases
26 years, 300 cases
26 years, 400 cases
Languages spoken
English
Richard Hedgepath, Attorney At Law
810 Dominican Drive
Nashville, TN, 37228-1906
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 1996 | 04/27/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Domestic Violence Mediator | Tennessee Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization | 2002 |
Certified Advocate | National Institute of Trial Advocacy | 1997 |
Top of Class Political Award | Belmont University | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Richard Hedgepath, Attorney At Law | 1997 - Present |
Judicial Law Clerk | Second Circuit Court Davidson County TN | 1996 - 1997 |
Deputy Clerk | Circuit Court | 1992 - 1996 |
Internship | Belmont University | 1991 - 1992 |
Internship | Bellmont | 1990 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator | Certified Mediator | 1998 - Present |
West Nashville United Methodist Church | Board of Trustees | 1999 - 2004 |
Nashville Bar Association | Member | 1997 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Divorce Law | 10 Reasons to Consider a Divorce Mediation | 2013 |
Richard Hedgepath, Law Blog | To Probate or Not To Probate | 2011 |
Richard Hedgepath, Law Blog | Contested Custody Divorces | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nashville School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Belmont University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CLE Seminar | CLE Divorce Seminar Training | 2004 |
CLE Training Seminar | CLE Seminar | 2003 |
Mediation Training | Rule 31 Mediation Training Seminar | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mediaton | Resolved |
Mediation | Solved |
Wrongful / Negligence Adoption | Confidential financial settlement |
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Paul Tennison, Family Attorney on Oct 28, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Richard in mediating a post divorce case. I enjoyed working with him and will consider working with him in the future in mediating family law cases.
Hugh Odom, Mediation Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Tennison, Family Attorney on Oct 28, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Richard in mediating a post divorce case. I enjoyed working with him and will consider working with him in the future in mediating family law cases.
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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
William Weber, Mediation Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
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