Sheree Lynn Hoffman

Sheree Lynn Hoffman

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Child Support ... +2 more

7515 Corporate Center Dr, Memphis, TN

About Sheree

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer. Alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets (like who keeps the house or how your checking and savings accounts are divided) are matters that a divorce lawyer is trained to help determine.

42 years

50%
Child Custody 15%

42 years

15%
Child Support 15%

42 years

15%
Mediation 15%

The mediation process can help you resolve disputes without going to court. In mediation, a neutral third party (a mediation lawyer or mediator) meets with you and the person you disagree with. Mediators are trained to find mediation solutions in legal disputes, including divorce mediation and business disagreement mediation. The mediator acts as a facilitator, helping you negotiate until a solution is found. Mediation is the most informal process for dispute resolution.

33 years

15%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

When you marry, you enter a relationship contract with your spouse that entitles you as a couple to certain legal rights and responsibilities. Family lawyers specializing in marriage can write prenuptial agreements for a couple before marriage. A prenuptial agreement can be especially important if you have financial interests you've accrued earlier in life and wish to clarify how they will or won't be shared with your new spouse. A written prenuptial agreement sets out the financial expectations

42 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 43 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Hoffman Law and Mediation Office

7515 Corporate Center Dr, Memphis, TN, 38138-3836

Hoffman Law and Mediation Office

7515 Corporate Centre Drive, Germantown, TN, 38138

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Sheree Lynn Hoffman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

5 star (32)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by JP | December 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You could not ask for a better attorney in your corner!

I met Sheree during one of the most difficult times in my life. She was exactly what I needed and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her communication was top-notch-- she and her paralegal Kim are highly responsive and absolutely make you feel heard and like they are part of your team. Sheree exu...des professionalism-- throughout our interactions, it was evident that she is well-respected by both her peers and the judges we encountered, a testament to her competence and professionalism, spanning civil court, juvenile court, and circuit court. Sheree not only offered much-needed guidance and advice but also consistently presented me with options, ensuring I was well-informed and comfortable with the decisions made. During a challenging time, she was a pillar of support, and I am grateful for her dedication. I plan to keep Sheree as my attorney for as long as she'll have me, and I wholeheartedly endorse her services to anyone seeking legal representation.

Posted by Greg | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute best person for the job!

Mrs. Hoffman and her assistant are nothing short of OUTSTANDING! Her contact with me was always on time, courteous and with empathy to the situation. She explained anything and everything in a clear and easy to understand way. I can’t count how many times she replied to my many questions promptly..., often after normal business hours. In short Mrs. Hoffman made a rather difficult situation incredibly easy to navigate! I can’t emphasize enough how much I would recommend her to anyone for legal assistance.

Posted by Roy | July 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Nice lady & her daughter. Low quality representation

Good: Nice people. I thought Jenna was very sharp. Bad: 1) Not financially savvy (did not know about basic tax implications), 2) Not aggressive in defending my position, 3) Disorganized and unstructured (ie takes longer for her to get things done so you will pay more). 4) Poor quality - I ha...d to proofread & edit multiple documents

Sheree Hoffman

Replied last July 6, 2022

I take my reviews seriously. I am glad you found another attorney you could have more confidence in. However, I do find it interesting that you waited five years to post this.

Posted by Jeff | March 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

I would like to thank Sheree Hoffman for a TERRIFIC job she did handling my divorce. Divorce isn’t easy to go through but with Sheree on your side you know your not alone. Sheree and Kim work well together and both are very good at keeping you informed, answering every question you have. They both... get back to you immediately when you have questions. Sheree settled my case in mediation before we had to go to court and made sure I was happy before everything was finalized. Sheree and Kim GET THE JOB DONE!!!

Posted by Courtney | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best choice

I cannot thank Sheree enough for how hard she fought for me through my divorce with a difficult ex. Sheree and Kim were supportive and quick to answer an questions I had along the way. I was able to make it through the process and be very happy with the outcome! I would recommend Hoffman Law Firm 10/...10

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Sheree Lynn Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Ferrante

Mediation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently used Sheree Hoffman for a mediation in a divorce case. She was professional, kind, and very effective. My client really enjoyed having Ms. Hoffman as a mediator. I would not hesitate to use her as a mediator again."

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Ruchee Patel

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Arthur

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheree is a longstanding member of the Memphis legal community and is a professional, intelligent attorney with significant experience in complex domestic litigation. She is also a Rule 31 certified mediator and I have worked with her successfully both as opposing counsel and as a mediator. I highly recommend her services."

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Mary Yarbrough

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Sheree on numerous occasions. She has mediated cases for me, and she has been my opposing counsel. In all settings Sheree has been impeccably professional and knowledgeable. I especially respect her for her personal and professional integrity. She truly cares about her clients and her community."

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Rachel Lambert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Anderson

Mediation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms, Hoffman is widely known in the Memphis and Shelby County area as one of the best and most effective mediators available for divorce, custody and other family law matters. She has been very effective in helping to work out a practical and fair settlement on some of the most difficult cases presented to her"

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Nick Rice

Mediation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheree Hoffman is an accomplished family lawyer, which makes her that much more effective when it comes to mediation. Ms. Hoffman uses her own personal experiences and knowledge of personalities in conflict to effectively communicate with the parties. At the same time, Ms. Hoffman uses her court room experience and legal knowledge to deal with negotiating attorneys. I regularly propose using Ms. Hoffman as a mediator. When Ms. Hoffman is the mediator, I believe the chances of settlement have drastically increased."

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Larry Rice

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sheree Hoffman is a highly respected mediator and deservedly so. As a lawyer with many years experience as a well respected trial lawyer Ms. Hoffman understands the law and the facts. Most significantly she brings to mediation an intuitive understanding of the personalities of the parties and their lawyers. Combining these talents makes Ms. Hoffman a very effective mediator who can bring closure to cases that would elude other mediators. Hire her if you can."

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John Anderson

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Lee Bloomfield

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Jennifer Provost

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Jenna Nichols

Family lawyer

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Jessica Ferrante

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Megan Arthur

Family lawyer

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Mary Yarbrough

Family lawyer

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Nick Rice

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Sarah Turner

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Larry Rice

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

2019

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

2018

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

2017

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

2016

Best Law Firms in Tennessee, US News & World Report

2015

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

2014

Face of the Midsouth for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Memphis Magazine

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Owner, Hoffman Law and Mediation Firm

Associations

2016 - Present

Memphis Bar Association

Fellow

2005 - Present

Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Chair

2003 - Present

Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Board Member

2000 - Present

Mediation Association of Tennessee, Memphis Chapter

Co-chair

1998 - Present

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2013 - 2014

Memphis Collaborative Alliance

Board of Directors

1986 - 1987

Memphis Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1986 - 1987

Cecil C Humphries School Of Law Alumni

President

1984 - 1988

Memphis State University Cecil C. Humphries School Of Law

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Tyler P., et al

TN Court of Appeals affirmed Trial Court in all respects including awarding Mother her attorney fees.

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Education

1982

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1975

Lausanne Independent School

High School

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mid Winter Conference - New Orleans

Pre and Post Nuptials

2013

University of Memphis Mediaiton class

Mediation and Collaborative Law

2013

TBA Annual Seminar Nuts and Bolts of Practicing Law

Divorce for Solo Practitioners

2013

Financial Planning Association

Collaborative Law

2013

Business Networking International ( BNI)

Marketing for Family Law

2013

Annual John Dice Wellness Seminar

Setting Boundaries with Opposing Counsel

2012

Memphis Bar Association

Collaborative Law

2012

Annual John Dice Wellness Seminar

Just say NO to family and friends!

2011

University of Memphis Clinical Forum

Forging Links Between Psychology and the Law

2010

Divorce Practice with Larry Rice and Friends

Mediation: The Victory of Resolution

2010

American Inns of Court meeting

Collaborative Law

2007

Women's Business Association Meeting

How To Find the Right Divorce Attorney

2007

Monthly meeting of counseling professionals

Medical and Legal Issues Involving Minors

2007

La Leche Regional Conference, Memphis, TN

Legal Aspects of Breastfeeding

2007

Annual Memphhis Bar Associetion Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar

Binding Mediation

Publications

2002

Global Visions for Counseling Professionals Mediation: What's the Big Deal?

Languages

English

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