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Skilled attorneys and a reputation for success have made Moses & Townsend, PLLC one of the most respected family and divorce law firms in Tennessee. This recognition is built on more than 34 years of experience in the areas of complex marital and family law litigation and trial work including premarital agreements, postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, marital dissolution agreements, divorce, juvenile court matters, spousal support (alimony), property and debt division, child support and custody, parentage, attorneys fees and costs, as well as, alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.

The attorneys at Moses & Townsend, PLLC maintain strong community ties, are committed to the pursuit of excellence, communicate effectively, and demonstrate the strictest personal and professional ethics as well as the utmost concern for our clients.

Statement of Practice

Premarital Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Domestic Partnership Agreements, Marital Dissolution Agreements, Divorce, Property and Debt Division, Juvenile Court Matters, Parentage, Child Custody and Support, Spousal Support (Alimony), Attorney Fees and Costs, Arbitration, Mediation.

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Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard

Address

101 Church Street, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37201-1607, (Davidson Co.)

Phone

Phone: 615-242-2521
Fax: 615-726-4812
URL: http://www.marlenemoses.com

Website

http://www.emmlawfirm.com

Lectures:
· Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Forum, "Practicing Divorce Law in the Midst of Economic Turmoil," May 21, 2009
· Tennessee Association for Justice 2009 Domestic Law Forum, Professionalism in Domestic Law, "Dealing With Grandparents and What is New on Grandparent Visitation," April 16, 2009
· Lawyers Association for Women (L.A.W.) Mentoring Program, Panel Discussion at the Nashville School of Law, April 16, 2008
· All About Women Annual Symposium, "Family Law Highlights," September, 200
· Summit Divorce Planning, Financial Advisory Group, "Family Law Highlights," September 2005
· Tennessee Bar Association, "Understanding the New Child Support Guidelines," December, 2004
· Tennessee Bar Association, "Preventing Legal Malpractice and Ethics Complaints," December, 2002
· Tennessee Bar Association, "Bridge the Gap," November, 2002
· American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, "Ethics Jeopardy," November, 2002
· Board of Professional Responsibility, "Ethics Workshop," September, 2000
· Nashville Bar Association, Emerging Trends and Issues Seminar, "The Voices of Children and When They Should be Heard," February, 2000
· Tennessee Bar Association
· "How to Handle Custody and Child Support Across State Lines," December, 1998
· "Preventing Legal Malpractice Claims," May, 1995
· "Seven Areas of Ethical Consideration," 1994 (two sessions)
· Mediation Association of Tennessee, "Family Law in Tennessee," May, 1995
· Nashville Bar Association
· NBA Ethics in Family Law, September, 1995
· NBA Convention, 1992
· NBA Probate Seminar, 1992
· National Business Institute, Family Law, 1991 and 1992
· Clerks of Tennessee Courts
· Southeastern Paralegal Institute, Prior Family Law Instructor

Publications:
· Marlene Eskind Moses & Jessica J. Uitto, "The Current Status of Tennessee's Grandparent Visitation Law," Tennessee Bar Journal, 2009.
· Marlene Eskind Moses, James R. Everett, Jr., and Ronald K. Nevin, "Guardianship and Conservatorship," Tennessee Practice Series, Legal Forms, Chpt. 48, Vol. 15 (Supp.1993).
· Probate Section of Tennessee Practice Series (prior edition).

Membership:
· American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation: President-Elect, 2009-present; Legal Counsel, 2007-present; Secretary, 2005-2006; Treasurer, 2003-2005; Board Member, 2001-present
· American Bar Association: Child Custody Pro Bono Project Advisory Committee, 2001-2005; Family Law Section; Family Courts Committee, 1993; Law Practice Management Committee, 1993
· American College of Family Trial Lawyers: Diplomate, 2003-present
· Board of Professional Responsibility: Hearing Committee Member, 1992-1999
· Harry Phillips American Inns of Court: Master Emeritus status, 2008-present; Recorder, 1994-2007; Member, 1992-2008
· International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: U.S.A. Chapter Vice-President, 2005-2007; Board of Managers, 2004-present; Parliamentarian, 2002-2003; Fellow, 1998-present
· International Network of Boutique Law Firms; Firm membership, 2009-present
· Lawyers Association for Women: President, 1996-1997; President-Elect, 1995-1996; Secretary, 1994-1995
· Nashville Bar Association: Member of the Board of Directors, 1990-1993; First Vice-President, 1993; Domestic Relations Committee, Former Chair; Administration of Justice Committee, Former Board Liaison; Nashville Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Former Committee Member and Former Board Liaison
· Nashville Bar Foundation: Fellow, 1993-present
· National Board of Legal Specialization Certification/National Board of Trial Advocacy: Vice President, 2009-present; Executive Committee Member, 2006-2009; Board Member, 2000-present
· Tennessee Bar Association: Family Law Code Commission, 2000-present; Family Law Section Chair, 2000-2002; Family Law Section Vice-Chair, 2000-2001; Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 1995-present; Family Law Section Member, 1982-present
· Tennessee Bar Association Foundation: Fellow, 2001-present
· Tennessee Board of Law Examiners: President, 2003-2006; Member, 2001-present
· Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women, Current Member
· Tennessee Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Former Committee Member
· Tennessee Supreme Court Historical Society; President, 2009-present; President-Elect, 2008-2009; Founding Member, 1996
· Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section Vice-President, 1994

Certifications:
· Collaborative Law
· Trained in Collaborative Law, August, 2009
· Mediation
· Certified Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1996
· Tennessee Supreme Court Approved Mediator
· Arbitration
· Trained Arbitrator, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1995
· Family Law Specialist
· Designated as the first Family Law Specialist in the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
· Board Certified as a Family Law Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Member: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President-Elect, 2009—; Vice-President, 2003-2008; Parliamentarian, 2002-2003; Board of Review Committee, 2001-2002, 2007; Board of Governors, 2001-2003; Chair of Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2000-2001; Liaison to the Changing American Family Committee, 2000-2001; Ad Hoc Member of the Executive Committee, 1998-2004; Membership Committee Chair, 1998-2003; Membership Committee, 1997-2003; Continuing Legal Education Committee Member, 1995-2001; Fellow, 1994—; Legislative Committee Member, 1994-1998); Nashville Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1990-1993; First Vice-President, 1993; Domestic Relations Committee, Former Chair; Administration of Justice Committee, Former Board Liaison; Nashville Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Former Committee Member and Former Board Liaison); Tennessee Bar Association (Member, Family Law Code Commission, 2000—; Family Law Section Chair, 2000-2002; Family Law Section Vice-Chair, 2000-2001; Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 1995—; Family Law Section Member, 1982—); American Bar Association (Member: Child Custody Pro Bono Project Advisory Committee, 2001-2005; Family Law Section; Family Courts Committee, 1993; Law Practice Management Committee, 1993); Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women; Tennessee Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (Former Committee Member); Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association; (Vice-President, Family Law Section, 1994). Fellow: Nashville Bar Foundation; Tennessee Bar Association Foundation. (Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy) (Certified Family Law Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization). Practice Areas: Family Law(100%).Email: Marlene Eskind Moses

Beth A. Townsend (Member) born 1973; admitted to bar, 1998, Tennessee. Education: Duke University (A.B., cum laude, 1995); Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1998). Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society; Golden Key International Honor Society. Member: Nashville, Tennessee and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce; Divorce Mediation; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Restraining Orders; Spousal Support; Uncontested Divorce; Separation Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Law; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Domestic Relations.Email: Beth A. Townsend

ASSOCIATE

Marissa Moses Russ (Associate) born Nashville, Tennessee, November 4, 1979; admitted to bar, 2005, Tennessee; 2006, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Education: Tulane University (B.S.M., cum laude, 2002); University of Tennessee (J.D., 2005). Recipient, Award for Excellence in Advocacy. Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator. Member: Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations; Lawyers Association for Women; Harry Phillips American Inns of Court. Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce; Divorce Arbitration; Divorce Mediation; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Restraining Orders; Spousal Support; Uncontested Divorce; Separation Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Law; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Paternity; Domestic Relations.Email: Marissa Moses Russ