$ 500-500 per hour
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Angela Childress Jones
also known as Angela C. Jones, Brighter Day Law
Virtual Consultation Available
About Angela
Biography
I assist people Divorce with Dignity - I will fight like hell when needed but believe exploring cooperative options are the key to helping families transition most successfully to new chapters. With a background in Social Work, helping others drives me in the practice of law. To that end, my goal is to work together in developing constructive solutions to preserve what you value most - especially when children are involved.
Brighter Day thinks differently about Family Law: We're transforming generations by providing clarity though faithful counsel in times of crisis, uncertainty, and transition. Call today to schedule your consultation.
Brighter Day thinks differently about Family Law: We transform generations by providing clarity though faithful counsel in times of crisis, uncertainty, and transition. Call today to schedule a consultation.
Brighter Day thinks differently about Family Law: We transform generations by providing clarity though faithful counsel in times of crisis, uncertainty, and transition. Call today to schedule a consultation.
Brighter Day thinks differently about Family Law: We transform generations by providing clarity though faithful counsel in times of crisis, uncertainty, and transition. Call today to schedule a consultation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
21 years
Estate Planning
30%
Child Custody
10%
21 years
Child Support
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2019 2017
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2
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 6 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 27 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Angela Childress Jones
(719) 249-7321
Mobile
107 Music City Circle, Suite 200, Nashville, TN, 37214
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Online Presence
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Angela Childress Jones's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 49 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend Brighter Day Law
Angela is the best attorney I have ever dealt with. She is very knowledgeable and sensitive to situations. She helps ensure things are going to be okay and that she's by your side to get you through it. I will never use any other attorney but Angela for all my legal needs.
Posted by Andrew | December 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
They took great care of me!!
They took great care of me the whole time. Never had to worry whether I was in good hands or not.
Posted by Jesse | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Compassionate and tenacious
Angela, and team, were great ! Going through a divorce is such a difficult and emotional time. I told her I wanted her to tell me the truth and she did. Angela was sympathetic, but at the same time the voice of reason I needed to navigate the waters of reasonable division of assets and co -parent...
Posted by Corinna | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Legal Representation
Angela has been my lawyer since 2018. She has been an excellent advocate and always provided me with truthful and accurate legal advice. She is a straight forward lawyer who won’t give you the run around. She is always punctual in responses. Angela and her staff has been nothing short of the epitome ...
Posted by Steven | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Professional
Hired Angela to help me move with my child. She and her employees were straight to the point, easy to work with, and helped ensure I was cleared to move by my desired time. Ironically things worked out pretty easily but knew if there was pushback Angela was ready to win.
Angela Childress Jones's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Angela is a strong advocate and very understanding of the sensitive nature of any legal dispute including family matters and business relationships."
"Angela is an excellent litigator and very passionate about aggressively representing her clients. Her work product is exceptional. Out of the trial lawyers I have come across in my practice, she is among the best. I endorse her without hesitation."
"I endorse Angela. She is an expert and passionate advocate for her clients."
"Angela takes great care of her clients. I am very familiar with her work, and she is consistently skillful, professional, and understanding. If you are looking for an attorney who will treat you right and represent you effectively, you need look no further."
"I endorse this lawyer. Angela is a true professional and pleasure to work with. She advocates for her client and at the same time tries to find reasonable solutions. I have truly enjoyed working with Angela and hope to do it again in the future."
"Angela is my go-to referral for all family law matters. She is smart, aggressive, and capable of helping clients through divorce and other family law matters. I strongly recommend Angela Jones for all divorce, separation, and family law matters."
"I collaborated with Angela on an arbitration matter and found her to be extremely insightful and a pleasure to work with. I am familiar with the firm she works with and it is a great firm . . . so she will fit in well. She is a compliment to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer.The quality of her answers in this forum demonstrate this lawyer's skill and level of knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly! Angela is a consummate legal professional. I have witnessed her in action, and aver that she is compassionate to her clients’ needs, and represents them zealously. Her knowledge of family law and domestic matters is unsurpassed. To this end, she has been accepted into a number of local and statewide family law circles. When I am presented with a difficult family law matter, I seek Angela’s guidance without hesitation. She never fails to impress."
"16 years of practicing law is very experienced. Angela's knowledge of the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions here. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her ASAP. If you are lucky she might just agree to represent you."
"Angel is passionate, tenacious, and has an incredible work ethic. She can be trusted to do what needs to be done. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2020
Top Lawyer List - Family Law Attorneys, America's Best
2020
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2020
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Colorado, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2019
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2018
Leading Family Law Attorney of the Year, Colorado, Acquisition International Magazine
2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Colorado, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys for Colorado, American Jurist Institute
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Top 100 Family Lawyers Colorado, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top Attorneys, The Global Directory of Who's Who
2016
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Harry S. Truman Scholar, Harry S. Truman Foundation
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Managing Member & Attorney, Angela C Jones LLC d/b/a Brighter Day Law
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Sanders Law Firm
2014 - 2016
General Counsel, Woodman Valley Chapel Prison Ministry
2014 - 2017
Attorney, Torbet Tuft & McConkie, LLC
2001 - 2014
Principal Attorney, Angela Childress Jones, Esq.
1999 - 2001
Associate, Harwell Howard Hyne Gabbert & Manner
Associations
2015 - Present
CBA Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
CBA Lawyer's Professional Liability CommitteeBoard Member
2015 - Present
CBA/DBA – Professionalism Coordinating CouncilBoard Member
2015 - Present
CBA Awards CommitteeBoard Member
2014 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Phi Kappa PhiAdmitted
1999 - Present
Order of the CoifAdmitted
1995 - Present
Omicron Delta KappaAdmitted
1997 - 1998
Tennessee Association for Public Interest LawPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Interstate Custody Modification
Post-divorce change to custody & child support in Client's favor.
$1,000,000 Business Transaction
Business acquisition & 100% stock transfer.
Alimony & Child Support Recovery
Pierced corporate veil & collected over $50K in back support.
Education
1999
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude
1996
Austin Peay State University
BS - Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
Dynamic Alliances Meeting
Small Business Check-Up
Publications
2000
Nashville Bar Journal
Assistant to Editor
1999
Tennessee Law Review
Editor of Student Materials
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I change my employees from W2 to 1099
04 Mar 2018
Q&A
Should joint decision-making change to sole if one parent temporarily moves out of state for one year?
15 Mar 2016
Q&A
Can I still register my car and switch title to be in my name?
28 Oct 2015