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Melanie Jones Hogg

Melanie Jones Hogg

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Uncontested divorce Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1522 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN

About Melanie

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 19 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Vermont for 24 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 36 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1989

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Held Law Firm

1522 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37916

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Melanie Jones Hogg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Leslie | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer!

Melanie has helped me with my custody case and she has been WONDERFUL! I will/do recommend her to everyone I know! Best Attorney around!!!

Posted by Nancy | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Very open and upfront on the group policies and procedures to keep from running up your expenses. Very upfront on giving me advise on the pros and cons of how to proceed in putting together my final divorce decreed. Now putting on closure by doing my living will, DNR and power of attorney, and will....

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Top notch representation

Ms. Hogg helped me wrap up a complicated divorce by doing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. She was thorough, precise, knowledgeable, and kind. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. I definitely recommend her services.

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Melanie Jones Hogg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brittany Gilder

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Melanie has been a wonderful mentor since I started working for Held Law Firm. She handles the practice of law with such a deft touch and knows that sometimes the best results are gained through less fighting and more talking. Aside from her ability to manage relationships with other attorneys and clients, Melanie is also brilliant and has a wealth of knowledge to work with. She is also unafraid of saying "I don't know," but you can be sure that she will by the end of the day. Just an all around rock star!"

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Seth Oakes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie is a highly effective practitioner and excellent in collaborative law. I would definitely recommend her to any prospective client particularly in the area of collaborative law."

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Paul Lenski

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melanie is one of the most competent lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with because she is always prepared, knows the law, and ready to advocate for her client. She projects a calm and collected manner that helps diffuse tense and/or conflictual scenarios and provides a unique perspective on the situation that helps her clients save time and money during their case. I would 100% recommend Melanie to anyone out there that needs high quality, family litigation representation."

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Nicholas Armes

Unknown lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Melanie is a hardworking lawyer who truly represents her clients' best interests. She is quick to get answers and the results her clients needs."

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Lyndon White

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melanie is a consummate professional. She is knowledgeable, always prepared, and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Nicole Klapka

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Samano

Child custody lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She was always well organized and prepared to discuss the case with me in an attempt to resolve the matter for our clients."

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Deanna Breeding

Child custody lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Ms. Hogg on a difficult custody matter. She was very professional and was a passionate advocate for her client. I endorse Ms. Hogg to any client seeking her services."

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Amelia Crotwell

Child support lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Hogg and I have worked on two matters together in the last year and in both instances I found her to be professional, timely, and thorough. I appreciated her clear legal reasoning and felt I could rely on her advice. Thank you, Melanie, for assisting me and my clients with their matters. I would work with you again without hesitation."

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Edward Holt

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Melanie is always prepared, professional, and enjoyable to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jackson Whetsel

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Melanie is committed to each of her clients. She is knowledgeable and diligent in each of her practice areas, including wills and estate planning, divorce, and post-divorce modifications."

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R. Cole

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melanie fought hard for her client while maintaining a high-level of civility and professionalism. Although we had opposing goals for our respective clients, we were able to work together towards a favorable settlement without running up unnecessary legal fees. I also know Melanie's stellar reputation for representing clients in the area of estate planning and probate."

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Julie Robinson

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melanie was opposing counsel on a post divorce matter. She worked diligently to represent her client's best interests. Her research, preparation and professionalism, along with a realistic outlook on the end result, allowed us to resolve the matter without unnecessary time and expense for our clients."

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Agnes Trujillo

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Other

"Estate planning can be a tedious and difficult task for an attorney, with your work not being tested often for years to come. Melanie has the foresight to plan for your family's future."

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Margaret Held

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Luke Shipley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Certified Family Law Specialist, North Carolina State Bar

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Held Law Firm

2010 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Pellissippi State Community College

2006 - 2007

Associate, Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C.

2001 - 2005

Associate, Barr, Sternberg, Moss, Lawrence & Silver, P.C.

1992 - 2000

Associate, Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP

1990 - 1992

Associate, Donald H. Solomon, P.A.

1989 - 1990

Associate, Rosenzweig, Kam, Jones & MacNabb

Associations

2017 - Present

The Optimist Club

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2000

Wake County Family Lawyers

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce - Personal Jurisdiction

Won on issue of personal jurisdiction

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Education

1989

University of Tennessee

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Tennessee

BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Honors

Speaking Engagements

2019

Monthly Meeting of East Tennessee Collaborative Alliance

Collaborative Law: Presentation of Case

Publications

2017

Held Law Firm Blog How is alimony taxed?

2017

Held Law Firm Blog What is a QDRO?

2016

Held Law Firm Blog Estate Planning After a Divorce

Languages

English

Activity

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