$ 400-400 per hour
PRO
Lisa Jellison Hall
also known as Lisa Hall, Lisa J. Hall
Virtual Consultation Available
About Lisa
Biography
Divorce and custody matters don't just change your legal status. They reshape your family, your finances, and your daily life. My job is to help you navigate that with clear eyes, a steady hand, and a plan that actually fits your situation.
I have been practicing law in Knoxville since 1997, and for the past several years, family law has become the heart of what I do. I handle divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and division of marital property for clients in Knox County and the surrounding region. Some cases settle at the kitchen table. Some go to trial. I am prepared for both, and I will tell you honestly which path makes sense for yours.
I am also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, which means I can help families resolve disputes outside the courtroom in a process that is private, faster, and gives both parties real control over the outcome. If you are an attorney with a client who needs a mediator, I welcome those referrals as well.
Clients tell me they value straight talk, responsiveness, and an attorney who stays calm when things get hard. I don't manufacture conflict or drag out a process to run up a bill. I lead clients to make their own choices, but with objective thought behind them, in a way that protects their long-term interests. As one client put it: I never promise the moon, but I sure try my best to deliver it.
My paralegal, Karen, is an essential part of this practice. Clients consistently mention her by name, and for good reason. Together we are known for being responsive, thorough, and genuinely easy to work with during one of the hardest seasons of a person's life.
I have spent my entire 28-year career at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC, a Knoxville institution established in 1931. This year marks the firm's 95th year serving East Tennessee families and businesses, and I am proud to have been part of that legacy for nearly a third of its history. I am a Fellow of the Knoxville Bar Foundation, active in the Knoxville Bar Association and the American Inns of Court, and have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and CityView Top Attorneys.
If you are looking for a Knoxville divorce attorney or family law mediator who will be straight with you, treat you like a person, and stay focused on what is best for you and your family, I would be glad to talk.
Practice areas
Divorce · Child Custody · Family Law Mediation · Alimony & Child Support · Marital Property Division · Knox County & East Tennessee
Lisa J. Hall, Esq.
Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC · Est. 1931 · Knoxville, Tennessee
Divorce with dignity, not destruction. Helping you move forward with clarity, not conflict. Serving Knoxville families since 1997.
Divorce with dignity, not destruction. Helping you move forward with clarity, not conflict. Serving Knoxville families since 1997.
Divorce with dignity, not destruction. Helping you move forward with clarity, not conflict. Serving Knoxville families since 1997.
Divorce with dignity, not destruction. Helping you move forward with clarity, not conflict. Serving Knoxville families since 1997.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
Family
40%
Uncontested Divorce
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2022 2020
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3
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Hodges, Doughty & Carson
(865) 292-2321
Fax
445 S. Gay Street, Suite 401, Knoxville, TN, 37902
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Lisa online.
Lisa Jellison Hall's Reviews
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Posted by Lisa | March 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Lisa is amazing
I could not have asked for a better lawyer. Lisa gave me great advice and negotiated successfully and fairly for me during my divorce. She was timely in her responses to calls and emails- which I also appreciated. I was extremely happy with the outcome Lisa provided. One of the things I loved most a...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Lisa Hall
Not really knowing what I was getting into with my divorce, Lisa and her paralegal were always sympathetic and explained every step of the way what was happening. I do not recall any situation that I could not get a hold of one of them for clarification and explanation when an issue came up. Being th...
Posted by Julie | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Consummate Professional
Lisa is a consummate professional. She listened carefully and without time pressure on me. I found her easy to talk to, detail-oriented and intelligent. Knowing the hurried nature of the practice of law, I was pleasantly surprised by her aplomb. Karen Casteel, Lisa’s paralegal, was always timely i...
Posted by Patrick | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Review for Lisa Hall.
After hiring Lisa for an uncontested Divorce, everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner. Proceedings were clearly explained and the process was quite easy for all parties involved. I enthusiastically recommend Lisa and her assistant to anyone that wants to complete Divorce actions ...
Posted by Tim | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
T. Slay
From Florida I found Lisa Hall via this site. The first person I spoke with via phone was Karen Casteel, Lisa's assistant. Karen put my mind at ease regarding an issue I was very concerned about, Karen was very professional and caring. 1 or 2 days later Lisa called me, I explained that while my divo...
Lisa Jellison Hall's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Lisa Hall. She is smart, highly skilled, diligent and personable. She is a tireless advocate for her clients."
"Lisa is an excellent lawyer and does a great job - we have been adverse to one another in cases and she is very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend her."
Heather Anderson
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2025
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2025
Top Attorney: Mediation/Arbitration, CityView Magazine
2025
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2024
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2023
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2022
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2022
Litigation - Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2021
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2021
Litigation - Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2020
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2020
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2018
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2018
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2017
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2017
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2017
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2016
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2016
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2016
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2016
Top Attorney: Personal Injury - Motorcycle Accident - Defense, CityView Magazine
2016
Best Lawyers in America 2016 – Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2015
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2013
Top Attorney: Family Law/Divorce/Child Support, CityView Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Attorney: Insurance, CityView Magazine
2013
Top Attorney: Elder Law, CityView Magazine
2013
Top Attorney: Personal Injury - Auto Accident - Defense, CityView Magazine
2013
Top Attorney: Personal Injury – Motorcycle Accident – Defense, CityView Magazine
2013
Top Attorney: Consumer Protection – Defense, CityView Magazine
2013
Top Attorney: Adoption, CityView Magazine
2012
Top Attorney: Personal Injury - Auto Accident - Defense, CityView Magazine
2012
Top Attorney: Family Law, CityView Magazine
1995
Certificate of Academic Excellence Award, University of Memphis
1995
Corpus Juris Secundum Award, University of Memphis
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Member, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC
1997 - 1997
Student Attorney, The University of Tennessee College of Law Advocacy Clinic
1995 - 1997
Law Clerk, Pryor, Flynn, Priest & Harber
1993 - 1994
Office Clerk, Frantz, McConnell & Seymour
Associations
2015 - Present
American Inns of CourtMaster of the Bench
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Church Street United Methodist ChurchMember
1997 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
Knoxville Bar Association Board of GovernorsMember
2007 - 2015
Blue Grass Elementary PTAMember
2004 - 2011
Knoxville Bar Association, Work/Life Balance CommitteeCo-chair
2001 - 2003
American Inns of Court, Hamilton Burnett ChapterBarrister
1999 - 2001
Junior League of KnoxvilleProvisional Member
1997 - 2007
Knoxville Bar Association, Knoxville BarristersMember
Education
1997
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Tennessee
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Family Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners
Divorce Discovery
2013
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
Divorce
2008
Handling the Auto Injury Claim
Automobile Injury Claims
Publications
2009
Dicta, Knoxville Bar Association
Work/Life Balance: Myth, Reality, or Misnomer?
2008
National Business Institute Seminar
Handling the Auto Injury Claim
2004
Dicta, Knoxville Bar Association
Mothers-in-Law (co-written with Mary Beth Maddox)
Languages
English