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Tim W. Smith

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2 reviews

718-A South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Family Law, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and 9 more

About Tim W. Smith

Tim W. Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, workers compensation and 9 other areas of law. Tim W. received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years. Tim W. practices at Smith & Artrip Attorneys at Law in Murfreesboro, TN.

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Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2025
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I’ve been waiting since February for him to do his job and get me divorced. He hasn’t even filed the paperwork with the court, won’t return my emails text or phone calls. Won’t refund me my money after he MADE me pay him up front. Slim bag lawyer would not use at all!

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Posted by Barbara
February 16, 2024
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Attorney Tim W. Smith (https://tennesseeflatratedivorce.com) can't be trusted His flat rate style means that he takes a large sum of money and doesn't do the things he said he would do. He took my $5,000 and let my husband's attorney do all the work. Draft and file Marital Dissolution Agreement – didn’t do. Attend hearing to obtain Final Decree of Divorce; file any applicable local court forms necessary to finalize divorce – didn’t do. Draft and file Qualified Domestic Relations Order – didn’t do. He was extremely unprofessional and completely unhelpful. I basically did all the talking in the consultation meeting. I only knew what was going on in my divorce because of my husband's attorneys who did an excellent job for him. I did my own negotiating. Tim did nothing for me but got paid $5000 for doing next to nothing. He said he was going to refund some of my money but never did. The business person who referred him to me was shocked and embarrassed by his behavior. She was also shocked

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Workers Compensation
  • Criminal Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Appellate Practice
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Other 4
    • Probate
    • Estates
    • Trial Practice
    • Rule 31 Mediation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Smith & Artrip Attorneys at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Tennessee
    2001, Mississippi
    2001, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    1987, U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee
    Memberships
    Memphis, Rutherford County and Tennessee Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Memphis
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Tennessee Technological University
    Class of 1984
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Nashville, Tennessee, May 16, 1961

Tim W. Smith

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718-A South Church St.Murfreesboro, TN 37130U.S.A.

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