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6 distinguished family and divorce law attorneys in Tennessee, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Edward P. Silva

Edward P. Silva

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

123 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064, USA

Ed Silva is a founding member of Hartzog & Silva, with more than forty-five years of experience in trial advocacy. He represents clients in family law matters and personal injury cases throughout Tennessee, before Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and United States District Courts. He has been recognized by his peers as one of the state’s most respected family law attorneys, as well as for his work in civil mediation. Ed has been repeatedly listed among the Best Lawyers of America and as a Mid-South Super Lawyer, and has been named Best Lawyer’s Nashville Area “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Family Law for 2010, 2007, and 2020. Ed is actively involved in a number of legal and local civic organizations. As a result of dedication to his community, he has been recognized as Franklin’s Citizen of the Year and received the Heritage Foundation Legacy Award. Following his graduation from Boston College, Ed served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, including tours of duty aboard the USS Constellation in the Western Pacific and in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of full lieutenant before returning to civilian life. He is married to Suzanne, a published writer and homemaker. They have two children, Alexandra and Anthony, and two grandchildren.

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Emily Leininger

Family and Divorce Law

1550 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Emily Moore Leininger practices primarily in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, and Juvenile Law. She handles cases of divorce, child custody and visitation disputes, child support, adoption, paternity and legitimation, juvenile criminal matters, and other complex family law matters. She is actively involved in the Williamson County Bar Association, having been appointed to be the Law Day and Career Fair Chair. She is also an active member of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, an exclusive organization comprised of the best lawyers and judges in Williamson County, which is committed to promoting the goals of legal excellence, civility, professionalism, and ethics. Emily is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Nashville Bar Association. Emily practices primarily in the Greater Nashville area, including Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Maury, Wilson, Hickman, and Marshall Counties. Emily is licensed to practice law in all of the state trial courts in Tennessee, as well as the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Tennessee.

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Lauren Biloski

Family and Divorce Law

1710 Oak Ridge Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716, USA

Lauren Biloski is a 2000 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Lauren then went to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduated in 2003 with a B.A. degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish. Immediately following graduation in 2003, Lauren Biloski pursued her dream and attended the Robert H. McKinney, School of Law, Indiana University. Lauren Biloski graduated in 2006 with her J.D. and wanted to return to East Tennessee and provide assistance to a community that allowed her to flourish. Lauren returned back to Oak Ridge in October of 2006 and has loved having an active local practice. In 2012, Lauren joined and partnered with Michael Ritter to form Ritter & Biloski in Oak Ridge. Since 2012, Lauren has handled a wide variety of cases but still focused her practice on juvenile law, family law, and criminal defense. Lauren is a member of the Anderson County Bar Association, Knox County Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and American Bar Association.

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R. Brandon White

R. Brandon White

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

216 Phoenix Ct, STE D, Seymour, TN 37865

R. Brandon White attended undergraduate and law school at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduating in 2002. Throughout his career, Mr. White has practiced almost exclusively domestic relations and criminal defense work. In domestic relations, Mr. White has handled more than 1,000 cases and has assisted individuals from all walks of life, including other attorneys. In criminal defense, Mr. White has successfully handled all types of crimes, including murder cases, two of which garnered media attention. He is a member of the Tennessee State Bar Association.

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