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A native Memphian, Leah Lloyd Hillis received her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in 2000. After teaching high school English, Leah attended law school and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis School of Law in 2005. During law school, Leah received Excellence Awards in Advanced Constitutional Law, Non-Profit Organizations, Secured Transactions, and Juvenile Law.
Following a clerkship for United States Magistrate S. Thomas Anderson of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Leah began practicing law in 2006 and has focused exclusively on family law for the past fifteen years. Leah is a partner at Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis, PLLC, where she handles cases in all areas of family law, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody disputes, and adoption.
In addition to participation in litigation matters, Leah has completed the training necessary to participate in collaborative law matters, is a member of the Memphis Collaborative Alliance, and is listed by Tennessee's Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission as a General Civil Mediator. She has also been inducted as a Fellow with the Memphis Bar Foundation.
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Acquired: 2005
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668 Colonial Road, Suite 4, Memphis, TN, 38117
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Posted by Lisa | July 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I appreciate her direct yet caring approach. I first contacted her a couple months before deciding to formally divorce. Once lies were exposed and facts came forward, it was apparent our 38 yr marriage was over. She knew from our first meeting , but it took time for me to catch up, Leah dove right i...
Posted by Abbay | July 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I’m forever grateful to Leah for her deft handling of my divorce. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in her field. My divorce was complex, and she didn’t hesitate to consult experts as needed. She is professional, patient and kind, and was tireless in explaining the process repeatedly to me while to...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
A friend referred me to Leah for representation during a pending divorce. She proved to be an excellent listener and encouraging voice and always remained my advocate, even at times when I was in my own way. Leah continues to be my first call whenever I'm in need of legal advice or assistance. I gi...
Posted by Melissa | June 11, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Leah is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is detail-oriented and always prepared. She works hard to ensure that her clients' best interests are served, whether that is through the negotiation process, or the trial process.
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Words cannot express how grateful I still am to have had Leah guiding me through the nightmare that is divorce. Her expertise in navigating the process from start to finish, and even beyond, was exceptional. She followed up and followed through no matter how big or small the task and patiently answ...
"Having worked with Ms. Hillis, I know that she is an excellent attorney and a hard-working advocate for her clients."
"Leah Hillis is a fine attorney and individual. As an attorney, I would not hesitate to send a client of mine to her if I had a conflict or for some reason could not represent the client myself. I am confident that she takes excellent care of her clients and makes sure they receive true value for their fees and time."
"Leah is a professional, compassionate attorney with an extensive background in family law and mediation as well as the newer field of collaborative law. I highly recommend her!"
2019
Pro Bono Heroes, Tennessee Bar Association
2021 - Present
Partner, Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis, PLLC
2011 - 2021
Attorney, Shea, Moskovitz & McGhee, PLC
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Burch Porter & Johnson, PLLC
2005 - 2006
Clerk for U.S. Magistrate S. Thomas Anderson, United States District Court
2000 - 2003
Teacher, Memphis City Schools
2011 - Present
Memphis Collaborative AllianceMember
Member
Member
2009 - 2015
Association for Women AttorneysBoard Member
2008 - 2018
Christ Community Health ServicesBoard Member
2008 - 2009
Memphis Bar Association Leadership ForumParticipant
Remand to determine if exceptional circumstances exist justifying denial of relief from a void judgment.
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2014
2012
English