$ 290-290 per hour
PRO
Jessica Farmer Ferrante
Virtual Consultation Available
About Jessica
Biography
Jessica Ferrante, of Rossville, Tennessee, is the Senior Associate Attorney at Rice Caperton Rice, PLLC. Mrs. Ferrante earned her Juris Doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2012, where she was ranked in the top of her class. Prior to law school, Mrs. Ferrante graduated from Collierville High School in 2005 and from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she graduated with Honors in 2009.
She was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in November 2012 and is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, and Association of Women Attorneys. Mrs. Ferrante was later admitted to the Mississippi Bar in February 2019 and is now a member of the Mississippi Bar Association. In addition to practicing law in both Tennessee and Mississippi, Mrs. Ferrante is also listed as a Rule 31 Mediator and is a member of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators.
Mrs. Ferrante has been named one of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Memphis’ Finest Young Professionals. She was also named one of Memphis Magazine’s Women to Watch in 2018. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, she was named one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Tennessee by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has also received the Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for Tennessee from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2021, Super Lawyers named Mrs. Ferrante a Super Lawyer Rising Star, and Avvo rates Mrs. Ferrante as a 10.0 out of 10.00 and awarded her their Client’s Choice Award.
Finally, Mrs. Ferrante was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to be a Hearing Committee Member for the Board of Professional Responsibility, Division IX. Mrs. Ferrante has served in this capacity since 2016.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
Child Custody
25%
Family
15%
Child Support
7%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in Mississippi for 7 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Jessica online.
Jessica Farmer Ferrante's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
19 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (19)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Rich | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My Divorce Attorney
Jessica was not at all what I expected from a lawyer in my divorce case. She showed understanding of my feelings, provided superior advise, and told me all the legal ramifications of different aspects of the case, patiently explained all the legal procedures and maneuvers. She also directed me t...
Posted by Beth | January 08, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Lawyer
Jessica did an outstanding job representing me in what was an extremely complicated post-divorce legal nightmare! She was kind, compassionate and had an amazing range of knowledge of the law. Jessica worked diligently to make sure that all "i's were dotted and t's crossed"! She came up with wonder...
Posted by Betty | August 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
my divorce attorney
Jessica made a horrible divorce situation bearable. She was there with the knowledge to advise me at every step. She was quick to return calls, and she was compassionate throughout the process. I don't believe you could find a better attorney to represent you.
Jessica Farmer Ferrante's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jessica for nearly a year, and her resolve is impeccable. She is incredibly knowledgeable and a fierce advocate for her clients. I would recommend Jessica to anyone without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. She was delightful to work with and represented her client well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very sharp advocate for her clients!"
"Jessica is smart, tough, and caring. She makes a strong effort to be knowledgeable in her areas of practice so that she can best serve her clients."
"I have the pleasure of working at the same firm as Jessica Ferrante. She proves her constant dedication to her clients every day through her hard work on every case. She advises and prepares her clients to the best of her ability, all while understanding the difficult time they are facing. I have witnessed Mrs. Ferrante making time every day for each client. She fights for her clients and does an outstanding job while doing it."
"I have the pleasure of working with Jessica on a daily basis. She understands the needs of her clients, and works everyday to provide the best outcome for each one. She is someone I turn to when I want to discuss a case and how the current law may affect my client. Jessica has a love of learning, and an impeccable work ethic that makes her an invaluable asset as a colleague."
"I work with Jessica Ferrante and see first hand every day the importance she holds every client's case. She treats each client with priority and makes herself available for her clients during this difficult time in their life. Mrs. Ferrante proves the importance of looking at each client's case individually, while working hard on their behalf."
"I hired Mrs. Ferrante as a law clerk. Her tireless work ethic caused me to make her an associate. Since then I have been more and more impressed with Jessica on a daily basis. Witnessing her relentlessly pursue and acquire continued skill and knowledge is an actual joy. I may have hired a law clerk, but she quickly became a peer who I respect and thoroughly enjoy working with. It will be a sad day when she finally realizes she can do this without me."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is bright and diligent and has a great attitude regarding the profession and life."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent lawyer with a great talent for finding the key issues in a case and winning on them. Clients are lucky to have her as their attorney."
"I worked with Jessica in a mediation yesterday. I was the mediator and she represented the Plaintiff/Wife. I was so impressed with her abilities at the mediation. She did a great job not only with providing good information to her client but also exhibited a demeanor which was professional, courteous (toward opposing counsel and his client) and helpful, not harmful. We are always generally quick to criticize but rarely take the time to give out compliments, so I wanted to pass along my thoughts. Sheree"
"Jessica is an excellent young attorney. I have worked on several cases with her, and she handled herself very professionally as she advocated for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jessica is a smart, dedicated, and talented advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer any client with a family law matter."
Chelsea Knox
Family lawyer
Kelly Peevyhouse
Family lawyer
Joseph Smith
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jenna Nichols
Family lawyer
Sheree Hoffman
Mediation lawyer
Peter Dawson
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2020
10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 in Tennessee, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Ten Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Women to Watch, Memphis Magazine
2018
Best Law Firm in Tennessee, U.S. News & World Report
2018
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Best Law Firm in Memphis, Commercial Appeal
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Best Law Firm in Mid-South, Commercial Appeal
2016
Memphis' Finest Professionals, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Best Law Firm in Mid-South, Commercial Appeal
2014
Best Law Firm in Mid-South, Commercial Appeal
2012
CALI - Trust Law, Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law
2012
CALI - ADR/Mediation, Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law
2011
Scholarship, Joseph Henry Shepard Foundation
2011
CALI - Decedent's Estates, Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law
2011
Scholarship, Association of Women Attorneys
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, Rice Caperton Rice PLLC
2012 - Present
Attorney, Rice Divorce Team
2012 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Rice Caperton Rice PLLC
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Judge Robilio, Shelby County, Tennessee Circuit Court
2010 - 2012
Senior Law Clerk, Rice, Amundsen & Caperton
2010 - 2010
Legal Research Assistant, Cecil C. Humphreys School Of Law University Of Memphis
2008 - 2008
Legal Assistant, Snider & Horner, PLLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Tennessee Board of Professional ResponsibilityHearing Committee
2013 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Memphis Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
Public Action Law SocietyMember
2009 - 2017
Association of Women AttorneysMember
Education
2012
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctorate
2009
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Larry Rice: The Last Show
Ethics: The First Step to a Profitable Law Practice is Keeping Your Law License.
2017
Fall CLE Seminar
Applied Psychology for Divorce Clients
2012
Ethics Seminar
The Height of Your Chinese Wall: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Conflicts of Interest
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers