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also known as McKinnish Law Group, PLLC
Jennifer McKinnish Burton focuses her practice on areas of practice that help families - mainly Social Security Disability and Family law. Jennifer loves helping people and being intentional in the lives of her clients whether it is helping someone through the grief and heartache of divorce, the joy of adoption, or the tangled world of social security disability benefits.
Jennifer is a tough yet caring attorney who provides skillful and aggressive legal representation. Her success as a litigator began in law school when she received an award for the Best Oral Advocate in 2003. Her practice is built on those same skills that have been honed and refined throughout numerous Tennessee courtrooms, mediation conference rooms and appellate courts. Her family law experience, particularly in the areas of complex divorce litigation, juvenile matters, and adoptions, is hard to equal in the East Tennessee area.
She began her legal career clerking with The Bosch Law Firm, P.C. where she focused on complex criminal defense litigation—including death penalty defense. In 2005, Jennifer graduated law school and accepted an associate position with the boutique domestic relations firm of Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, P.L.L.C. focusing on domestic relations issues. Upon return to the East Tennessee area, Jennifer formed the firm of Burton McKinnish, PLLC and the practice has grown from a single office of two attorneys to dual office firm with multiple attorneys to meet the needs of her clients and a support team second to none.
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11826 Kingston Pike Suite 220, Knoxville, TN, 37934
100 E. Main Street, Suite 400, Suite 404, Sevierville, TN, 37862
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Posted by Brad | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very good attorney
Mrs McKinnish was my second lawyer in my divorce. Unfortunately I didn't find her first and it cost me time and money . She was responded to my every email or phone call and during a time like this that was important to me . She didn't waste my time or money with a lot of meaningless meetings like so...
Posted by Wayne | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social Security
Mr Burton , This is just a short not to say thank you for your help. At no time did I ever feel neglected or put off by your staff during this process. Everyone in your office were always helpful and never left my questions unanswered. Julia was exceptionally helpful and made the experience go much e...
Posted by Julie | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Amazing!
I have known Ben and Jennifer for about 5 years now and immediately knew they were the right team for my family and our needs. Just recently I called and asked them to meet me in 30 minutes for a meeting that came up unexpectedly and they made it happen without any hesitation. Hands down, without que...
Posted by Ryan | July 30, 2013 | Child Custody
Never gives up!
Had a previous attorney who told me to settle my case without me even having visitation with my son. I went to Ms. McKinnish and thank the Lord everyday that I did. I now have my son most of the time and am the primary parent. My wife's attorney talked a big talk until Ms. McKinnish showed the attorn...
Posted by Randy | April 12, 2013 | Child Custody
Wonderful Attorney
Ms. McKinnish handled my child custody case. I had had a bad experience with a local attorney and Ms. McKinnish came in and cleaned up my last attorney's mess. I ended up with custody of my boys because of Ms. McKinnish. She was kind and personable with me and my family but was a bulldog when we w...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a compassionate and knowledgeable attorney. This combination serves her well in assisting Social Security Disability clients."
"Jennifer is a skilled attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. In working opposite her, she is always well prepared and zealously advocates for her clients, while at the same time remaining professional and cordial toward opposing counsel. I highly recommend her."
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2019
10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
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2018
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2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2005 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
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