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also known as J. Steven Anderson, Steve Anderson
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J. Steven (Steve) Anderson has practiced in the area of Family Law and Litigation since 1983. He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. He founded the J. Steven Anderson Law Firm to specialize in family law after having been a partner in two larger law firms that catered a more general practice. Mr. Anderson's goal is to protect your interest in premarital, divorce, post-divorce and other situations where specialized experience and expertise in family law is essential. His experience and ability to work closely with other professionals specializing finance, estate planning, business transactions offers the client the advantage of a broad perspective in determining how to best approach the complex issues associated with premarital, divorce and post-divorce matters. He has been trained in general mediation and has received specialized training for mediation Family Law issues.
Mr. Anderson assists men and women in negotiation, mediation and litigation of:
Premarital and Post-marital Agreements: including consultation, negotiating and drafting valid and enforceable agreements, and review of existing agreements to determine if they are valid and enforceable.
Divorce: including "no fault,""uncontested," "contested," and "high conflict" divorce, financial planning in anticipation of divorce, property division, spousal support (alimony), parenting privileges and obligations (custody and child support).
Post-Divorce Issues: including modification of existing court orders regarding spousal support, child support, child custody, child relocation and others.
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State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1983
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1715 Aaron Brenner Drive, Suite 450, Memphis, TN, 38120
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Posted by Morgan | December 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Anderson and his staff were wonderful to work with! I was very nervous going in for a divorce due to the lack of knowledge and uncertainty. Mr. Anderson and his paralegal Jill made sure all questions were answered and supported me the entire process. I never had any issues with communication and ...
Posted by Amy | August 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I do not know what I would have done without he and his team! Steve sat down with me as many times as I needed to explain everything! He responded well to calls and emails and I always felt respected! He listened to me and understood that my son was the most important to me during my divorce. He made...
Posted by Charles | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr Anderson and his office were very professional and thorough. He raised questions that I didn’t even think about asking. I would use him again with no hesitation.
Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After my consultation with Mr. Anderson I knew I wanted him to represent me in my divorce. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and a great listener. Mr. Anderson eased my anxiety by throughly educating me on the process. I knew I was in capable hands after our first meeting. If you are in...
Posted by Shirley Harris | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
When I discovered my husband had filed for divorce, I was confused and frustrated. I did some research and had one meeting with another attorney before I met with J. Steven Anderson. Steven and Jill helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life, and I will be forever grateful to them. ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Steve Anderson on a number of cases. He is knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients. He is also very professional and is always looking for the best and most reasonable solutions to any problems."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Steve on divorce matters in connection with my representation of immigrants in the Memphis area. I have also conferred with Steve on the immigration consequences of divorce actions and related family law issues. He is always available to clients and colleagues. Steve is a pleasure to work with and I highly endorse him."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Steve for years and refer all domestic relations matters to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Anderson is an experienced family law advocate and is respected in the mid south for both his knowledge of family law and his integrity. He also has tremendous expertise in both drafting and litigating prenuptial agreements."
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Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation
2011 - Present
Owner/Attorney, J. Steven Anderson Law Firm, PLLC
1992 - 2011
Partner, Williams, McDaniel, Wolfe & Womack,
1990 - 1990
Special Judge, Shelby County Chancery Court, Memphis, Tennessee
1987 - 1992
Partner, Schledwitz, Anderson and Beaty
1987 - 2009
Special Judge, Shelby County General Sessions Court
1983 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Williams, Benham & McDaniel
2017 - Present
American Inns of CourtMaster
1983 - Present
Memphis Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1983 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - 2006
Tennessee Department of Human ResourcesMember of the Enhanced Child Support Enforcement Committee
2006 - 2016
Woodland Presbyterian SchoolBoard of Trustees (Chairman 2012-15)
2000 - 2004
Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
1995 - 1995
Memphis Bar Association, CLE CommitteeCo-chair
1992 - 1992
Germantown-Nonconnah Exchange ClubPresident
Mr. Anderson successfully argued in the Court of Appeals that the trial court's decision was wrong. The Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the trial court.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed and upheld the trial court's ruling that Mr. Anderson's client would not have to pay alimony despite his very high income.
Mr. Anderson successfully argued to the Court of Appeals for reversal of the trial court's ruling that the Premarital Agreement signed by the his client in 1976 was valid and enforcable.
1983
Law
1980
Bachelor of Arts
2017
Pushing Past Impasse and Dealing with Difficult Negotiators
2017
Know the Opposing Side, Their Techniques and Effective Countermoves
2016
Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues
2016
Advanced Child Support and Spousal Support Issues
2013
Advanced Child Support and Spousal Support Issues
2013
Effectively Arguing Contempt Issues
2011
PRE-NUPTIAL AND CO-HABITATION AGREEMENTS
2011
Support Determination, Enforcement and Modification
2008
Family Law Update in Tennessee
2004
The Children: Custody, Visitation, Paternity and Child Support, Family Law Update
2004
Child Custody and Support
2003
Litigating and Enforceability of Premarital Agreements
2002
Child Custody and Support
2001
Litigating and Enforceability of Premarital Agreements
2000
Premarital Agreements and Divorce Procedure
1999
Determining and Dividing Marital Assets"
1998
Overview and Background of Prenuptial Agreements, Drafting and Litigating Prenuptial Agreements in Tennessee
2009
2001
English
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