Butler Sevier Hinsley & Reid, PLLC

01/05/2023

When it comes to your legal matters, we know how to keep it hush-hush. We are never ones to spill the tea, but keep your mugs ready—BSHR has a big announcement! Stay tuned….
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01/04/2023

When it comes to your divorce, we know how to keep it hush-hush. We are never ones to spill the tea, but keep your mugs ready—BSHR has a big announcement! Stay tuned….
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01/01/2023

Happy New Year from your friends at bshrlaw.com

12/28/2022

ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT

Margaret A. Reid concentrates her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody/parental issues, child support, termination of parental rights, adoption, paternity and juvenile court matters.

Margaret practices in both Tennessee and Mississippi. She was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2004; the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; and the Mississippi Bar in 2006, including the U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi. Read more at bshrlaw.com

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

12/23/2022

Happy Holidays from BSHR!

12/20/2022

Attorney Spotlight:

Susan Hinsley received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990 and her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree in 1999 from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.

Susan has over 22 years of experience in the practice of Family Law, including such areas as divorce and separation, child custody, child support, adoptions, child abuse and neglect, juvenile court practice, paternity, dependency and neglect, and post-divorce modifications of parenting schedules, child support and alimony. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

12/16/2022

Providing exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

12/14/2022

Top Rated Memphis, TN Family Law Attorney | Abigail Hall | Super Lawyers

BSHR Attorney Abigail Hall has been named a Super Lawyer for 2022, solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished family law attorneys in the region. For over seven years, Ms. Hall has dedicated her practice to providing her clients with compassionate and reliable legal services. Hall joins her BSHR colleagues Susan Hinsley, Lara Butler and Anne Johnson, all of whom have been honored with the prestigious Super Lawyer distinction.

Abigail Hall is one of the top rated Family Law attorneys in Memphis, TN. She has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

12/13/2022

Our attorneys will take time to listen
and understand your unique situation
in order to determine the best manner
in which to proceed. When you consult
with us, we will provide you with an
honest assessment of your case,
including information pertaining to
procedure, time frames and cost, and
we will include you on all decisions
which affect you and your family.
Whether pursuing your case through
mediation or aggressively advocating
your position in a courtroom, the
attorneys at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley &
Reid will stay by your side throughout
the entirety of your case. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

12/09/2022

ESTATE PLANNING—Working with your accountant and financial advisor, we use our knowledge and experience to create a plan that reflects your values and ensures family harmony. Our services include:

•Simple wills
•Living wills and advanced directives
•Wills with testamentary trust provisions
•Revocable living trusts
•Irrevocable grantor trusts
•Irrevocable life insurance trusts
•Durable powers of attorney for medical care and finances

Learn more at bshrlaw.com

12/06/2022

ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT: Gail R. Siever

Gail R. Sevier received her undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis in 1992 and her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1996. She is admitted to practice in all counties in Tennessee, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Division, Tennessee Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

12/02/2022

Our attorneys and staff provide clients in Tennessee and Mississippi with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning.

Our services include divorce; marital property valuation and division; spousal and child support matters; adoption; custody cases; paternity matters; wills and trusts; conservatorships; administration of estates; and prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

11/28/2022

ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT:
Lara received her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in 1990. In 1993, she received her J.D degree from the University of Memphis, where she was a member of the Law Review and the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts I.

Learn more about Lara at bshrlaw.com

11/24/2022

On this day, we are grateful for our clients, family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2022

Providing exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

11/19/2022

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Congrats to Abigail D. Hall and Elizabeth Fyke on your win at the Court of Appeals of Tennessee!

11/18/2022

We’re so excited to be back at the Museum of Science & History - Memphis for the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees benefitting Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!

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11/18/2022

Providing exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

11/15/2022

Considering whether to have a prenuptial agreement in place before marriage isn’t just about protecting yourself in the unfortunate event of a divorce. Discussing the agreement with your fiancée is an opportunity to decide together how you will manage personal and household finances, which can lead to a better understanding of what each of you expect from the marriage partnership. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

11/11/2022

Thank You to the Men and Women Who Have Served Our Nation's Military.

11/08/2022

Our services include divorce; marital property valuation and division; spousal and child support matters; adoption; custody cases; paternity matters; wills and trusts; conservatorships; administration of estates; and prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

11/04/2022

Our attorneys will take time to listen
and understand your unique situation
in order to determine the best manner
in which to proceed. When you consult
with us, we will provide you with an
honest assessment of your case,
including information pertaining to
procedure, time frames and cost, and
we will include you on all decisions
which affect you and your family.
Whether pursuing your case through
mediation or aggressively advocating
your position in a courtroom, the
attorneys at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley &
Reid will stay by your side throughout
the entirety of your case. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

11/02/2022

Developing a plan for telling your children about the divorce or separation, ensuring that each child's emotional and financial needs are met by both parents, and creating certainty for the day-to-day aspects of parenting once the divorce is final are all concerns that you should discuss with your attorney. At BSHR, your attorney will meet with you to discuss your concerns and work with you to create a parenting plan tailored to protect the best interests of your children. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/28/2022

Working with integrity to provide guidance and sound legal advice. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/25/2022

Our attorneys and staff provide clients in Tennessee and Mississippi with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/20/2022

BSHR Attorney Libba Fyke joined fellow YLD board members Halle Priester and Dominique Winfrey at their alma mater, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law. They met with students to discuss the benefits of getting involved in the TBA and its Young Lawyers Division.

10/18/2022

Providing exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/14/2022

OUR APPROACH

Many potential clients reach out to us when it becomes clear that their relationship is unraveling, but they're not clear about what direction they should take. Other times, they seek our advice in an emergency that requires immediate action and relief from a court.

During consultations, your attorney will ask for information about you, your relationship and your family. They also will advise you of how the law applies to your situation and may guide you in developing a strategy for what to do next, depending on your expectations for your relationship.

Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/11/2022

We know the death of a loved one is a difficult and stressful time. Our attorneys can guide you through the process of estate administration, including the resolution of disputes through mediation or litigation in Court. We work with personal representatives to ensure compliance with Tennessee law on distribution of property, either through the
probate of a will or administration of an
intestate estate, including providing the
following services:

•Assessment and administration of an estate through probate if necessary.
•Resolution of creditor claims.
•Identification, organization and valuation of personal property.
• Collection of monetary assets such as life insurance proceeds.
•Distribution and/or liquidation of assets.
•Muniment of title.

Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/07/2022

Providing exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

10/04/2022

Our attorneys and staff provide clients in Tennessee and Mississippi with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning.

Our services include divorce; marital property valuation and division; spousal and child support matters; adoption; custody cases; paternity matters; wills and trusts; conservatorships; administration of estates; and prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

09/30/2022

ENFORCEMENT OF COURT ORDERS
Our attorneys regularly handle matters in which the Court is asked to enforce orders and/or hold a party in contempt of court for failure to comply with orders concerning:

•property division;
•child support;
•parenting time both during the regular day to day schedule and holiday time;
•payment of extracurricular expenses;
•payment of alimony;
•and any other provision in a court order.

Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your situation, whether your current court order must be modified, or to learn about options for enforcement of current orders and collection of past-due child support or other financial obligations. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

09/29/2022

“He’s going to call back after 3 which gives you a ‘stay of execution.’ Unless, by some miracle, you happen to win this case in the next 90 minutes. Why don’t you go to lunch?” Butler Sevier Hinsley & Reid, PLLC’s firm lunch CLE with My Cousin Vinny! What’s your favorite line?

09/27/2022

Our mission at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley &
Reid is to provide quality legal
representation at a reasonable cost. We
treat our clients as partners, and make
it a top priority to keep clients informed
about the case. Quality legal
representation must include availability,
personal attention and absolute
confidentiality in addition to knowledge
of the law and effective advocacy for
the client. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

09/23/2022

Our attorneys and staff provide clients in Tennessee and Mississippi with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law and estate planning. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

09/21/2022

Thank you TSCPA for inviting the Memphis Collaborative Alliance professionals, Cindy MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CVA, MAFF, CDFA, Susan Hinsley, Kimery Irby, LCSW, and Cindy Pensoneau to come speak at the East Memphis Hilton yesterday! We love sharing about Collaborative divorce practice and the mental and financial resources saved by choosing Collaborative divorce over litigation.

09/20/2022

Our mission at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley &
Reid is to provide quality legal
representation at a reasonable cost. We
treat our clients as partners, and make
it a top priority to keep clients informed
about the case. Quality legal
representation must include availability,
personal attention and absolute
confidentiality in addition to knowledge
of the law and effective advocacy for
the client. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

09/16/2022

Child custody is one of the most difficult issues divorcing parties must resolve.

In Mississippi, as in Tennessee, a custody determination between parents is based on the best interest of the child. You can learn more about different custody arrangements and which one is best for your specific situation by scheduling a consultation. Learn more at bshrlaw.com

09/13/2022

Each of the attorneys at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley & Reid, PLLC has a family. Some of our attorneys have personally experienced divorce. Each attorney will approach your case not only as a legal transaction with the combined experience and skill of over fifty years of practice dedicated to family law; but also with the emotional intelligence that allows our clients to complete the process of divorce with dignity while minimizing the stressful toll a divorce can take on a person. Learn more at bshrlaw.com