Kevin Wayne Shepherd

Kevin Wayne Shepherd

also known as Shepherd and Long, PC

4.1
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Alcoa, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

232 Gill Street, Alcoa, TN

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, Custody, Juvenile Court, Grandparent Rights

36 years

60%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

Probate, Wills, POA, Will Contests.

36 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 39 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1987

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Location

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232 Gill Street, Alcoa, TN, 37701

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Kevin Wayne Shepherd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support

Posted by Danny and Chrissy Dockins | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

No or Slow Communication Cost Me More Money

I hired him in February 2015 for a child custody case and paid in full on day 1. Work on the case was so slow that we didn't even see MEDIATION until October. We went months on end without hearing anything from his office. In mediation we modified child support down by $259 a month. He told me that d...ay it would be retroactive to the mediation date and I would see the change in November. Unfortunately, his office DID NOT FILE the paperwork until February! I had to keep paying the old child support amount for 5 months. My ex has the overpayment and after many attempts to contact Mr. Shepherd's office throughout the year I have received no response. After speaking with the mediator who handled my case, I now find out that I will have to hire another lawyer just to reclaim the money that has been overpaid due to the error of his office. It really is a shame, too, because she said it is a fairly easy process to file and is also surprised Mr. Shepherd has not rectified this situation. I overpaid child support by $1250 and now I have to pay $500-750 to hire another attorney just to get it back. Although I find Mr. Shepherd to be a very personable man and really did not want to leave a negative review, it has been 12 months since mediation. He has had ample time to make this right. I would not recommend hiring him.

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Nicholas Armes

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kevin is a wonderful lawyer and excellent mediator. He is very knowledgeable and truly understands his client's needs. I absolutely recommend him for people seeking legal help in and around Blount County."

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Benjamin Barnett

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kevin is a great advocate for his clients. He stays on top of the difficult changes in our field and teaches a yearly update. clients are well served to choose his representation."

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Carolyn Gilliam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great Lawyer! I would absolutely endorse Kevin, and recommend him for anyone looking for a divorce attorney. I tried a divorce against Kevin, and he did a fantastic job fighting for his client's interest and acting in a professional manner that allowed his client to get the best result possible."

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Jessica Levine

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge of the law is extensive, he is dedicated to helping people know their rights, and he is a great communicator."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Vanessa Samano

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would recommend Kevin to any family member or loved one who was in search of a divorce or child custody lawyer who is truly dedicated to the best interests of his clients."

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Julia Spannaus

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kevin Shepherd is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who will work hard to get his clients what they deserve. He knows the law and is well-respected by judges and attorneys alike."

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Nicholas Armes

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Samuel Tipton

Family lawyer

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Jessica Levine

Family lawyer

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Vanessa Samano

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Julia Spannaus

Family lawyer

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Sam English

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R. Cole

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner/ Attorney, Shepherd and Long, P.C.

1990 - 1992

Assistant Public Defender, 5th Judicial District Public Defender's Office

1988 - 1990

Assistant District Attorney, 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office

1987 - 1988

Associate, Dunaway and Dunaway

Associations

2005 - Present

Blount County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Weissfeld v Weissfeld, 2004 Tenn App Lexis 606

My client won on appeal

Baker v Baker, 1997 Tenn App Lexis 837

My client maintained primary custody of children, and Father was restricted from attempts to convert his children, unless the children initiated interests in his beliefs.

State v Akins, 867 S.W. 2d 350 ( Tenn App, 1993)

Client's conviction was overturned

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Education

1987

University of Tennessee

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Le Tourneau University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Paternity Fraud Audio Seminar

Paternity Fraud

2014

Child Custody Modifications- Audio Seminar

Child Custody

2013

Family Law- Advanced Issues-

Family Law-

2013

Family Law Conference

Paternity and Other Disputes

2012

Law Conference for Tenn Practitioner's

Family Law Update

2012

Family Law from Start to Finish

Family Law

Publications

2013

Seminar Manual : Family Law- Advanced Issues Non-Traditional Family Structures and Paternity Disputes

2012

Seminar Manual : Family Law From Start to Finish Common, and Not So Common, Family Law Issues and Answers

Languages

English

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