William Willis Jones IV

William Willis Jones IV

also known as Lawyer Bill

4.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 708, Memphis, TN

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

The reasons that couples seek to divorce one another vary from case to case. In some cases, the couple agrees that the divorce should take place. In other cases, the couple cannot agree on anything, even that they should be divorced. If you are on this site, more than likely you or a friend are contemplating making one of the toughest decisions of your life. Now might be a good time to grab a pen and paper and jot down any questions that may come to mind as you read these materials.

24 years | 500 cases

50%
Child Custody 20%

24 years | 75 cases

20%
Family 20%

We deal with every aspect of family law and from the first day we attempt to empower you with information regarding your case.

24 years | 100 cases

20%
Child Support 5%

We take the time to do a cost benefit analysis on each case.

24 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 23 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Jones Law Firm

5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 708, Memphis, TN, 38137

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William Willis Jones IV's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by KLM | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent and Professional

Mr. Jones was first consulted about a family law issue and gave excellent advice - definitely worth the consult fee. A couple of years later a divorce attorney was needed and he was at the top of the list. Very professional, understanding, efficient and affordable, he made an unpleasant process very ...tolerable and understandable, taking time to explain each step accordingly. Highly recommended.

Posted by Sean P. | January 28, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Always helpful

Mr. Jones has been very helpful with my divorce and custody battle. Any questions I have had during the whole process he has been more than willing to answer and help me understand. He sat down with me in his office and broke down how child support works and made it very simple to understand. As I l...ive in Texas and my divorce was in Memphis he was great about keeping me up to date. There are more times where he would call me and tell me what is going on with my case before I ever called him. Anytime I called and he wasn't available, I would get a return call within 1 business day. I really appreciate all his hard work and would recommend anyone in Memphis to use him as your attorney if you have any legal issue.

Posted by Zack | October 05, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent choice for a law firm

I would recommend William Jones and his team to anyone in need of a divorce or bankruptcy. I personally hired his firm for both, and even though it was the most difficult situation I had ever experienced, I always had the comfort of knowing Mr. Jones was in my corner. Mr. Jones is a very intelligen...t attorney, who was always willing to listen and made my life his own. He took personal interest in my case. He got to know me, who I was, and what I needed more than wanted. I have heard of stories where some attorneys limit the knowledge of their clients to name and case number, and they are shuffled through like cattle, just a hash-mark on the board. That is not the case with Mr. Jones or his team. Mr. Jones always looks at the big picture and the cost/benefit of the situation and solutions. One thing I liked about Mr. Jones is that he never did anything I didn't want to do, or without my permission. He understood that I knew the opposition better than anyone, and he always asked what steps I wanted to take next, and what the reaction would be. At times he would hold me back because he knew emotions were running high and it was effecting my ability to make a smart, long-term decision. With his patience and knowledge, I feel he knew what I needed before I did, and that is greatly appreciated. If any have visited his website, you can see that he is one for technology, which gives him a defined edge in the arena of practicing law. His documentation and execution skills are superb. Now not to say there weren't negative issues, there were, but they are not worth mentioning because Mr. Jones always stepped up to the plate and took ownership, and if there was a wrong, he made it right.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2011

Lawyer who takes the time to listen and advise.

I heard of Mr. Jones on 98.1 radio station. On the program, he will make referrals to other attorneys if the subject matter is not in his area of practice. He will tell the callers to call for referrals. My husband is interested in speaking with an attorney in another area of practice, so I called h...is office today. After speaking with his receptionist for a few moments she put me on hold. I expected her to just give me the name of an attorney, but instead she said I was going to be transferred to an attorney. What a surprise when Lawyer Bill answered the phone. He took the time to listen and ask questions. He then not only gave me two names, but also gave me advice to pass along to my husband. To me, if he took this much time to listen and advise then this man must be wonderful as a hired attorney. Truly, this man is in the business of helping people and not in it for the money. For him to take the time to speak with me says volumes about his character. I would recommend him highly.

Posted by Jim | February 15, 2011 | Family

Jones Law Firm - a review

I hired Mr. Jones to represent me in a dispute involving my ex-wife, wherein charges of civil and criminal contempt were filed against me, and also to attempt to modify an existing consent order. Mr. Jones was helpful to me from the very beginning, and immediately made me feel more at ease with an a...ssurance that the charges filed against me were baseless. I consider him to be very knowledgeable and he possesses good communication skills. In the end, the charges against me were dismissed; unfortunately the petition to modify an existing consent order was not granted, not due in any part to a lack of effort on the part of Mr. Jones.

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William Willis Jones IV's Lawyer Endorsements

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Darrell Blanton

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Whitney Harrington

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill stays on top of current developments and especially technology in order to ably and zealously represent his client's interests."

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Daniel Selwa

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is one of the most professional, knowledgeable and ambitious lawyers I have ever encountered. I would recommend Bill to any friend or family member without hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Nick Rice

Unknown lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill continues his commitment to excellence as a lawyer by staying current on the new education that is being taught on the practice of being a lawyer."

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Patrick Stegall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bill Jones. He is on my short list of Memphis lawyers to whom I refer divorce/family matters. A highly skilled attorney in his field."

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Thomas Greer

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is well known in the community as one of the best family law and bankruptcy attorneys in town. He is smart, hard-working and committed to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. I regularly recommend Bill to clients who are in need of a family law or bankruptcy attorney."

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Thomas Welch Jr.

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for approximately 17 years. In my professional dealings with Bill, I have found that he works tirelessly to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. I don't know another lawyer that works as hard or as long as Bill does. In addition to his formidable courtroom skills and organization, Bill is on the bleeding edge of melding technology and law. He is three steps ahead of anyone on utilizing technology is the practice of law. If I had a family law matter, either professionally, or privately, Bill is the only lawyer I'd call."

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Gary Jewel

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very skilled at family law and knows how to handle the most difficult of cases."

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Larry Rice

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an excellent attorney. His commitment to his clients is matched by his creative application of the broad range of resources he brings to the table. Bill learned the tricks of the trade early on then went on to developed new tricks of his own. Great attorney. Great person."

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Thomas Welch Jr.

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Jewel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Janet Lamanna

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Larry Rice

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, The Jones Law Firm

2001 - 2007

Associate, The Jewel Law Firm

Associations

2003 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

2002 - Present

Mississippi Bar

2011 - 2015

iLawyerApps

Founder

Education

2002

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Mississippi

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Your Ipad And Your Law Practice

Law and Technology

2010

Legalese

Mediation

2009

Mock Car Crash

DUI

2009

Legalese

Divorce

Publications

2025

2010

Salon.com Facebook and Divorce

2009

Big Latin Words Life Happens

Languages

English

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