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Radford Harlan Dimmick

Probate Attorney at Nashville, TN

4.9   38 reviews
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  • Licensed for 26 years
    State TN
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Radford

Learn Radford’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    40%
    A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer. Alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets (like who keeps the house or how your checking and savings accounts are divided) are matters that a divorce lawyer is trained to help determine.

    26 years

  2. Probate
    40%
    Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; a probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process. If there is no will, the probate attorney advises which steps need to be taken to satisfy the state laws of intestate estates.

    26 years

  3. Business
    10%

    26 years

  4. Mediation
    10%

    26 years

TOP NASHVILLE ATTORNEY EXPERIENCED IN FAMILY, DIVORCE/ MEDIATION, PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING & TRUSTS

I have been privileged to practice law in the great State of Tennessee since 1997. If I can provide my experience to you or someone you know in the areas of Probate and Estate Administration, Conservatorships or Guardianships, Divorce and Family Law or Business and Commercial Litigation, please feel free to contact my office. If for any reason I am unable to assist you, I will do my best to get you to counsel who can help.

Awards

Client's Choice 2021,2018,2014
Client's Choice
2021 2018 2014

Contact Radford

Law Office of Radford Dimmick
315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1550
Nashville, TN, 37238
Please deliver mail to:
Law Office of Radford Dimmick
Post Office Box 198588
Nashville, TN, 37219
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Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
  38 customer reviews
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Client's Choice 2021
Client's Choice
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Posted by John | November 19, 2014
The Guy You Want On Your Side
It was refreshing to use the services of an attorney who did not try to tell me how perfect everything was in my case and just bluntly tell me what my options were and how likely they would be for success or failure. I hired Rad for my divorce and a will contest and was completely satisfied with my representation. He is a great advocate and a realistic counselor for his clients. Not all attorneys are worth the money they charge, but Rad was worth every penny.
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Posted by Christina | December 9, 2014
No other lawyer is needed
I say that because Rad will find an attorney for you if he can not help you. I have hired him 5-6 times since he opened his practice and he always either takes care of my cases or gets me to someone who has helped me. He takes your problems, makes them his own, and will go to the mat for you! I have used Rad for two divorces and two probates and would never want any other attorney. He can be blunt at times, but I'd rather hear the cold hearted truth than a salesman. Good fella!
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Posted by Deborah | July 6, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding in every aspect!!!
I am currently using Mr. Dimmick in some legal affairs and he has be so sympathetic and understanding in every way possible. He has been upfront, honest and has informed me on each step of our process. He is very quick to respond and has been informative along the way making sure I understand. I would recommend him to anyone!!!!
Posted by Dallas | July 3, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Honest and reliable
Radford has been patient and answered every question and concern I had about my case. Everything he says he will do, he does. My son was taken away and he got him brought back home to me. I had a prior attorney for several months and Radford did more in two months than my prior attorney did in seven months. I can’t express my appreciation for what he has done for me, and I would highly recommend Him to anyone.
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Posted by Davis | June 29, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Efficient, effective advocate.
Mr. Dimmick handled my divorce to my satisfaction, and later successfully represented me in a support dispute. Highly recommend.
Posted by Samuel | June 29, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer Save my Kids and Me!
Mr. Dimmick has been an amazing lawyer hands down. He has opened up the opportunity for me to have my kids again, He has always been available to talk to and explained things very well. He went to court with me and stood up for me and my rights as the father of my kids. We have went through mediation and court together actually. He also gave me the courage to stand up for myself and my kids which I know is not part of what I paid him for but he took that time time listen and help me understand the truth of what was going on. Mr. Dimmick has been very proactive in my case always looking ahead and let me know what was coming up . The money that we have paid him I feel was very reasonable and can't ever compare to the work that he has done for the kids and I. I would recommend him 1000% with out question.
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Posted by Alisha | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great guy, Great attorney!
Mr. Dimmick was professional and kind. He walked us through a very sensitive matter. Law suites can wear you down and sometimes they don’t work out the way you want them to. He made sure to let us know how things would go from his years of experience. If you need an attorney to help you with family matters, Mr. Dimmick is your guy.
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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you Mr. Dimmick!
I found myself in a rough situation after following some bad advice during my divorce. I reached out to Mr. Dimmick and he immediately helped me to understand the situation and what needed to be done to correct it. He helped me through a very tough time and I can't recommend him highly enough! Thank you!
Posted by Chris | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Results
 Mr. Dimmick represented my son in Cincinnati who has a traumatic brain injury. His son's mother and her husband filed suit to have him taken off the birth certificate and all his parental rights taken away. Rad produced results above and beyond our expectations. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Posted by David | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A Lawyer's Lawyer!
I've been practicing law for 23 years...but there are things that even I don't know. When i run into one of those, I call Rad Dimmick. He has represented me in multiple matters, not the least of which was a breach of contract on the sale of our primary home. The buyer backed out last minute with no reason... the Realtor said "Oh well... this happens. We will just sell it to somoene else". ??? I said What??? "THIS doesn't happen... at least not legally!". Now we have two homes, two mortgages, and alot of stress. This buyer was not willing to close on our home. I didn't know what to do... and my wife says... "Call Rad!"! Within 10 months (a record for that kind of lawsuit)... we had a judgment for the closing of our home, plus a quite large sum of damages on top of the purchase price... including all attorney fees. WHOA... what a relief. I know that i could not have done that myself. I'm just grateful for lawyers like Rad Dimmick. If you hire him... you will be uber pleased with the result. He's a fighter for sure.
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Posted by Rachel | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Knows his stuff…
Rad has been such a huge help in settling our mothers estate and other current law suits. He is a straight shooter & knows his stuff!!!
Posted by Sherrie | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
My " Forever" attorney!
Wow there's so much that I can say about Mr. Dimmick! My stepfather died with a substantial estate. Unfortunately he didn't leave a will. Mr. Dimmick explained the process in layman's terms. He also communicated to the family every step that he would take . Not only did he keep us informed, he also periodically gave us personal phone calls just to see how we were doing. He was totally available to answer any questions in a timely manner. Losing a loved one can be stressful and the legal process can be difficult to navigate, but Mr. Dimmick was both profesand caring. caring. I highly recommend this attorney 100%!
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Posted by Laurence | June 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
5 STAR+
Radford is very gifted in his ability to navigate the turbulent waters of Family disputes, Trust Law, and the Courts. He helped us achieve a more than satisfactory outcome in a matter involving sibling co-trustees that were acting improperly. He made sure that we understood the pros and cons of each step/action we took.
Posted by Julia | June 27, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best attorney I have used!
I am currently using Mr. Dimmick. I must say he is one of the most sympathetic and caring people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He listens, he is very thorough in his investigations of the case. He takes his time to explain things and makes sure you understand everything. He answers every single question. He responds promptly to emails. He is honest and upfront about the case,, how he will handle the case,, and what happens each step of the way. If he is unable to answer your phone calls he returns the calls as soon as humanly possible. He has an absolutely wonderful personality and maintains an excellent professionalism. I would not hesitate one second to use his services again and I will certainly recommend him to anyone!
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Posted by Laura | June 27, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Laura
As a former paralegal I was not looking forward to hiring an attorney when I knew it was inevitable. I know how difficult it can be to get an attorney that wants a particular case and has the time to work on that case. Radford was attentive from the beginning and it was apparent to me very quickly that he "got it". He understood the difficulty of closing an estate between grieving family members and was able to give me the truth, good legal advice and be respectful of the emotional circumstances. I know first hand how infuriating it is to summarize your case each time you have contact with your attorney. I never did that with Radford---because he was actually working on it! He made the process seamless and I wasn't blinded with anxiety. That is really all a client can ask for---no matter the outcome, the honesty and dedication was confirmation we made the right choice.
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Posted by Andrew | June 27, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Win.
Rad is experienced and knowledgable in family law. He is no nonsense, honest, and up front. While the other attorney was at a loss for words, Rad was well articulated in front of the judge. He has represented me multiple times and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Posted by Tamara Blair | June 27, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
I was afraid I would make the wrong decision concerning my divorce!
Mr. Dimmick was very patient and helped me tremendously, in making the best decision for myself, concerning my divorce. When you feel helpless you need someone to help guide you! I would recommend him to anyone!
Posted by Douglas | June 27, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer would highly recommend
Been working with Radford Dimmick for about two years now on estate and divorce issues and I am completely satisfied with his efforts. Seems to have represented himself and the case well in court. Has won every motion set forth and is very social and great at explaining matters of law to me as a client. His billing is always concise and ledgible. As far as I am concerned he has done an excellent job representing me in my cases and is easy to get a hold of even on some weekends.
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Posted by Frances | June 27, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer ever
This is one of the best lawyers around I'm 100% happy with the job he's done for me and my family. I would recommend him very highly.
Posted by Heidi | June 27, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Radford has been our business Attorney for the past 3 years, we have been extremely pleased with his services he goes far above and beyond and gets the results that we want each and every time! Would give him five stars highly recommended! We had several huge clients who decided not to pay us and Radford was able to get us every cent quickly.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Office of Radford H. Dimmick
  • 1997 - Present
  • Clerk
  • Evans, Jones & Reynolds
  • 1994 - 1997

Education

  • Nashville School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • Tennessee Technological University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1992
  • Tennessee Technological University
  • A.A.S. - Associate of Applied Science
  • 1992

Legal Cases

  • Gibbs v. Gilleland
  • Upheld for client on appeal.
  • Mann v. Mann
  • Reversed and remanded in favor of my client

Associations

  • Tennessee Supreme Court Alternate Dispute Resolution Commission
  • Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator
  • 2014 - Present
  • Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
  • Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator
  • 2014 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Estate Planning and Probate Section Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Family Law Section
  • 1997 - Present
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2017 - 2020
  • The National Advocates
  • Member - Matrimonial and Family Law
  • 2017 - 2020
  • The National Advocates
  • Member - Wills, Trusts and Estates
  • 2017 - 2020
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Appellate Practice Committee
  • 2012 - 2019
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Probate Court Committee
  • 1998 - 2019
  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Domestic Relations Committee
  • 1998 - 2019
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best Law Firm
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Lawyers
  • The National Advocates
  • 2017
  • Clients' Choice Award
  • Avvo
  • 2014

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Tennessee Estate Planning Workshop
  • How to Trust a Trust
  • 2016
  • Family Law Developments
  • A Whole Lot More to Fight Over
  • 2015
  • Estate Planning for Elders in TN
  • Too Little Too Late
  • 2015
  • Estate Planning Considerations
  • Basics of Probate Administration
  • 2014
  • Tennessee Divorce Seminar
  • Mine Mine Mine
  • 2014
  • New Developments in Family Law
  • Parental Relocation in Tennessee
  • 2014
  • Estate Planning Considerations
  • Basics of Probate Administration
  • 2013
  • Historical Context of Tennessee
  • What Good is a Monkey Trial?
  • 2013
  • Family Law Symposium
  • Spouse v. Spouse
  • 2013
  • Family Law Symposium
  • Parental Relocation in Tennessee
  • 2012
  • Commercial Questions in Tennessee Law
  • Business Divorces in Tennessee
  • 2012
  • Ethical Considerations for Sole Practicioners
  • Starting a Solo Practice
  • 2009
  • Basic Business Symposium
  • Business Law
  • 2006
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (17)
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Rad Dimmick without reservation. A no-nonsense lawyer who achieves his clients' goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Mr. Dimmick is not a lawyer to tell one what they want to hear; instead he gives honest, straight forward, sound legal advice to his clients and opposing counsels."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Radford on a few cases and I have had to face him as opposing counsel on a few as well. He is very professional, very knowledgeable, and will put all he has and more into representing his clients. If I have a question, he is my first call. I highly recommend Rad and can say you will not be disappointed in his representation."
General practice Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Rad for over 15 years and have sought his advice often on legal issues ranging from probate to family law and everything in between. He is a highly qualified attorney who works tirelessly for his clients and I recommend him without reservation."
Probate Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Mr. Dimmick for many years. I once practiced in an office down the hall, and had the privilege of being able to walk in and "pick his brain" almost anytime I needed. When I personally needed a Will I went to Rad. (... and I know you would think a lawyer would be able to draft his own Will. But I needed experience.) Rad was my first choice. When my grandfather passed and I needed probate help... same thing. I have always been able to depend on Rad for a answer to my legal question about Wills and Estate Planning... and then some. I am happy to endorse my friend Radford Dimmick as a "go to" lawyer on Wills, Probate & Estate Planning."
Family Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Radford. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Family Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Radford Dimmick is a knowledgable, hard-working attorney who uses his substantial experience to provide his clients with excellent legal advice. He would be a great choice for anyone seeking representation in family law matters. I endorse this lawyer."
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