Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA, is a husband, father, and divorce lawyer. He is the owner and managing member of the Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC. Prior to forming his firm, he partnered with Alan Crone for 15 years. Miles is the author of four books on family law (all available on Amazon.com). He is a nationally recognized speaker who presents continuing education seminars across the country on divorce trial practice involving complex financial issues, forensic accounting, and business valuation for judges, attorneys, CPAs, and business valuation experts. At national conferences, Miles has co-presented seminars with some of the nation’s leading lawyers and business valuation experts including Randy Kessler, Tom Burrage, Shannon Pratt, Chris Mercer, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Linda Thomas, and Michael Kaplan. The media frequently asks him to comment on divorce for television news and local and national press including CNN, Forbes, and ABC. Miles’s professional biography below lists books authored, articles published, seminars taught, and selected interviews and public speaking.
Miles is past chair of the Tennessee Bar Association’s Family Law Section and served on the editorial board of the Tennessee Bar Journal. He is also a member of the American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations’ Family Law Sections, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Tennessee Society of CPAs. and he is rated 10.0 out of 10.0 by Avvo. Miles is honored as a Fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation and listed as a “Family Law Power Player” by Inside Memphis Business magazine. In 2018 and 2019, Miles was honored to be selected as one of only five judges for the Memphis Business Journal’s Best of the Bar Awards. Miles has been selected as a Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a publication of Thomson Reuters. The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers have attained a high degree of peer recognition & professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed at www.superlawyers.com.
Active in the community, in 2017 Miles was appointed by Mayor Jim Strickland to the Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency Board, which reviews TIF district applications. Over the years, Miles has taken on community leadership roles and has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. He’s served as Co-chair of the board of directors of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), on the board of directors of the Marguerite Piazza St. Jude Gala, president of the Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association, and was a founding member of the Blue Streak Scholarship Fund board of directors.
Miles Mason, Sr. Professional Biography
Founder, Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC.
Attorney Licensed in Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
Books Authored:
Author, The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section (2019).
Author, The Tennessee Divorce Client’s Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know, Second Edition, Word Association (2019).
Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support Worksheets: Building a Constructive Future for Your Family (2014).
Tennessee Parent Relocation Law, 2013 (Out of print).
Leadership and Memberships:
• American Bar Association Family Law Section, Member (Liaison to AIPCA, 2007-2015; Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2008-09; Trial Advocacy Institute, Faculty Expert Witness, 2008; Co-Chair, 2007 Fall Conference Host Committee, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section, Member (Chair, 2002-03; Vice-chair, 2001-02; Executive Council Western Section Representative, 2003 – 07; Editor, Family Practice quarterly newsletter, 2000-02; Family Law Section Code Commission serves as liaison to the Tennessee Legislature regarding additions and amendments to Tennessee family law, Member 2002 – 06).
• Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section, Member.
• Memphis Bar Foundation, Fellow.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA – Forensic and Valuation Services Section, Member; 2009 National Forensic Accounting Conference Planning Committee).
• Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA – Business Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Services, Member; Annual Conference Planning Committee 2009-11).
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA – Forensic Accounting Academy, Faculty 2009-2011; Recipient, 2009 Instructor of Exceptional Distinction Award; 2010-11 Annual Consultants Conference, Matrimonial Track Co-chair).
• Tennessee Bar Journal Editorial Board, 2003-06.
• Judge, Memphis Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2018-19.
• Court Appointed Special Master, Circuit Court, Thirtieth Judicial District, Memphis, Tenn.
Selected Seminar Presentations:
• Co-presenter with Cindy J. MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CVA, CDFA “Get Credit Where Credit is Due: Transfer of Child Tax Credits Between Parents,” American Bar Association Family Law Section (July 16, 2019, national online webinar).
• Co-presenter, with Anne Hamer, Esq. “Tennessee Family Law: What’s New? What’s Next” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Mar. 19, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Professional Development for Family Lawyers,” The Landers Firm (Feb. 13, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter, with Karolina Calhoun, CPA/ABV/CFF, “Getting Command of the Numbers in a Business Valuation” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic and Valuations Services Conference (Oct. 23, 2018, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Tennessee Parental Relocation Strategies,” The Landers Firm (Oct. 19, 2018, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Mediation Preparation in Divorce” Family Law Conference for Tennessee Attorneys, M. Lee Smith Publishers (Oct. 12, 2018, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter, plenary session, “Hot Tips for Clients,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Conference (May 11, 2018, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Lifestyle Analysis: Negotiating Need and Ability to Pay,” The Bradley Law Firm, PLLC “Preparing Your Shelby County Divorce” CLE (Nov. 3, 2017, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Networking 101: Effective Networking as a Marketing Tool,” American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Nov. 8, 2016, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Marketing to Divorce Lawyers – The Inside Scoop,” Association of Divorce Financial Planners Catalyst Conference (Oct. 28, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Co-presenter, “How to Prepare a Marital Balance Sheet for an Attorney,” Association of Divorce Financial Planners Catalyst Conference (Oct. 28, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF and Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic and Valuations Services Conference (Oct. 25, 2016, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Joan Crain, Jeffrey W. Brend, and James M. Godbout, “The Cash Business in Divorce: What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Conference (May 13, 2016, Atlantis, Bahamas).
• Panelist, “Technology Hot Tips,” and “Managing Your Office,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Conference (May 11, 2016, Atlantis, Bahamas).
• Presenter, “Seven Deadly Sins of Divorce: How Divorces End Up One-Sided,” Institute of Management Accountants Mid-South Chapter (Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 10, 2015).
• Co-presenter with Christopher M. Lovin, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE and Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA, CFA, ABAR, “Direct Examination Strategies: Defusing Troubling Cross¬-Examination Topics,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 27, 2015, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter,”Networking 101 for Introverts,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (March 10, 2015, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Presenter, “Destroying Opposing Business Valuation Reports,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 29, 2014, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Find the Money: Understanding Business Tax Returns,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Fall Conference (Oct. 18, 2014, Stowe, Vermont).
• Co-presenter, “Forensic Accounting 101 for Lawyers,” National Business Institute (July 21, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Presenter, “Family Law Case Update,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 28, 2013, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CFP, “Seven Deadly Sins: How Divorces End Up One-Sided,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Sept. 10, 2013, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CFP, “Fraud Investigation: Financial Statements and Love Gone Wrong,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Sept. 10, 2013, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Presenter, “Challenging Opposing Forensic Accountants,” Memphis Bar Association 2013 Bench Bar & Boardroom Conference (May 9, 2013, Destin, Florida).
• Presenter, “Tennessee Divorce Law: What CPAs Need to Know,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Mar. 12, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “The Evolution of Alimony: Where Are We Now,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Mar. 6, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “The Seven Deadly Sins of Divorce,” MLSA-Legal Professionals of Memphis (Jan. 2013, Memphis, Tenn.)
• Presenter, “Ethical Engagement Agreements & Billing,” Memphis Bar Association (Dec. 28, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.)
• Co-presenter with Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, “CPA Services in Divorce and Family Law,” Bisk Education (Aug. 20, 2012, Tampa, FL).
• Co-presenter with Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, “Introduction to Litigation Services,” Bisk Education (Aug. 20, 2012, Tampa, FL).
• Presenter, “Forensic Accounting 101,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Mar. 13, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Money Never Sleeps: Analysis Financial Planners Can Provide Clients and Their Divorce Lawyers,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Jan. 4, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Forensic Accounting in Divorce: What Most Lawyers Don’t Know,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Forensic and Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 20, 2011, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Seven Deadly Sins of Divorce – How Divorces End-up One Sided,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Apr. 6, 2011, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Kelly A. Nanney, “Family Lawyer’s Ethics in a Digital World: T’was the Night Before a Board Complaint” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (December 1, 2010, Nashville, TN).
• Co-presenter with Chief Justice Linda Thomas, Supreme Court of Texas, Retired, Dallas, Texas and Mario Ventrelli of Shiller, DuCanto, and Fleck, Chicago, Illinois.”Ex, Lies and Videotape: Defeating Machiavellian Tactics and Lies in Negotiation” American Bar Association Family Law Section Fall Conference (October 22, 2010, Ft. Worth, Texas).
• Instructor, Forensic Accounting Academy, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Consultants’ Training Institute (Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 10, 2010; Wash. DC, Oct. 29, 2010; Dallas, TX, Sept. 24, 2010; Newport Beach, CA, Aug. 13, 2010; Orlando, FL, July 30, 2010; New York City, NY, May 21, 2010; Chicago, IL, Mar. 19, 2010).
• Co-presenter with Michael G. Kaplan, CPA, CVA, CFFA “Ten Ways Attorneys Kill Their Own Experts,” NACVA and the IBA’s 2010 Annual Consultants’ Conference (Miami, FL, Jun. 4, 2010).
• Presenter, “Seven Deadly Sins – How Divorces End Up One-Sided,” Sovereign Wealth Management, Inc. (Memphis, Tenn., Mar. 30, 2010).
• Instructor, Forensic Accounting Academy, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Consultants’ Training Institute (Atlanta, GA, Dec. 11, 2009; Jersey City, NJ, Nov. 13, 2009; Columbus, OH, Oct. 16, 2009; Milwaukee, WI, Aug. 21, 2009; Denver, CO, July 31, 2009; Chicago, IL, June 12, 2009).
• Co-presenter with Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL and W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFP, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” AICPA National Business Valuation Conference (Nov. 15, 2009, San Francisco, CA).
• Presenter, “Business Skills for Attorneys: Managing People Successfully” National Business Institute (NBI) Electronic Seminar (National teleconference, Nov. 10, 2009).
• Co-presenter with Patrick Mason, Esq., “Prenuptial Agreements” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Nov. 4, 2009, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF “Must Know Cases for the Expert Witness” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services (Oct. 18, 2009, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Mario Ventrelli, Chicago, IL, Melissa Avery, Indianapolis, IN, and Walter Pagano, NY, NY “Machiavellian Negotiation and Mediation Tactics” AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference (Orlando, FL, Sept. 25, 2009).
• Co-presenter with Thomas Burrage, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, Albuquerque, NM “Family Law Workshop” AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference (Orlando, FL, Sept. 23, 2009).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFP, “Business Valuation: What You Need to Know in Tennessee” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (July 29, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video at www.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFP, “Business Valuation: Who to Hire, How to Get Started” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (July 29, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video atwww.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Co-presenter with Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL and W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” NACVA and the IBA’s 2009 Annual Consultants’ Conference (May 29, 2009, Boston, Mass.).
• Presenter with Patrick Mason, Esq., “Prenuptial Agreements” Memphis Tax Watch (May 6, 2009, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Advanced Accounting for Lawyers” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (March 25, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video at www.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Presenter, “Intermediate Accounting for Lawyers” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (January 21, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video at www.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Presenter, “Defeating the Nefarious Business Owner Spouse” and “High Conflict Depositions” Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference (Nov. 11, 2008, Jackson, Miss.)
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF and Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services (Oct. 20, 2008, Franklin, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “How Divorces End Up One-sided” American Society of Women Accountants Music City Chapter (May 16, 2008, Nashville, TN).
• Presenter, “How Divorces End Up One-sided” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Memphis Chapter (Mar. 11, 2008, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Tennessee Divorce Law” Christian Psychological Center (Jan. 10, 2008, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorce” National Business Institute (Dec. 14, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP “Analyzing Financial Discovery in Divorce: The Seven Deadly Sins” Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference (Nov. 27, 2007, Jackson, Miss.)
• Presenter, “Divorce Failures – Missed Opportunities and Dark Corners” American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants Fall Meeting and Education Conference (Nov. 9, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana).
• Presenter, “Defeating the Nefarious Business Owner Spouse in Divorce: Understanding Accounting Information Flow, Financial Statements and Forensic Accounting” Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP (Oct, 4, 2007, Chicago, Ill.).
• Presenter, “Prenuptial Agreements” Tennessee Attorneys Memo Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners (Sep. 28, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with Christine Baker, CPA/ABV, Rehmann Consulting, Grand Rapids, Michigan, “Managing Business Valuation Engagements” American Bar Association Family Law Section Annual Convention (Aug. 11, 2007, San Francisco, Cal.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Tennessee Business Valuation Law – Part 2” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education (January 2007, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Associate & Paralegal Training: Analyzing Financial Discovery in Divorce – Parts 1 and 2” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education available at www.TBA.org and TennBarU (January 2007, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Deposition and Trial Testimony Tips, Business Valuation and Forensic Accounting Case Law Update, and Trends in Forensic Accounting” Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation and Litigation Support Conference (Nov. 16, 2006, Jackson, Miss.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, “Analyzing Financial Discovery in Divorce” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Nov. 14, 2006, Knoxville, Tenn.; Nov. 15, 2006, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Luncheon Speaker and Panelist, “Developing and Managing a Successful Valuation/Litigation Consulting Practice” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services (Nov. 3, 2006, Franklin, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Machiavellian Divorce Negotiating Techniques” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Memphis Chapter (Oct. 10, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Divorce Coaching – Attorneys and Psychologists Working Together” Memphis Area Psychological Association (June 27, 2006 , Memphis, Tenn.)
• Presenter, “Forensic Accounting in Divorce Litigation” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Memphis Chapter (Feb. 8, 2005 , Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Tennessee Business Valuation Law” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education (January 2005, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Utilizing a Forensic Accountant in a Divorce” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education (January 2005, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Moderator, panel discussion including Judge Karen R. Williams and Laura Morgan, Esq., Virginia “Child Support Guidelines” Tennessee Bar Association Juvenile & Children’s Law Section and Young Lawyers Division (Dec. 2004, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, “Financial Aspects of Divorce” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Nov. 8, 2004, Knoxville, Tenn.; Nov. 9, 2004, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Nov. 10, 2004, Nashville, Tenn.; Nov. 11, 2004, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, with Gary Shockley, Esq., Nashville, Tenn.; Jim Vines, Nashville, Tenn.; Barbara Holmes, Nashville, Tenn. “Conducting Effective Meetings” Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Conference (Jan. 17, 2004, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter with Randall Kessler, Esq., Atlanta, Ga.; Barry Gold, Esq., Chattanooga, Tenn.; W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, Memphis, Tenn.; Rebecca Caperton, Ph.D., Memphis, Tenn. “Family Law Practice Management + Preparing Your Forensic Psychologist and Accountant Experts” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Dec. 17, 2002, Knoxville, Tenn.; Dec. 18, 2002, Nashville, Tenn.; Dec. 19, 2002, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Seeking Modification of Alimony Due to Retirement” Memphis Bar Association (Aug. 20, 2002 , Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with Shannon P. Pratt and Z. Christopher Mercer, “Business Valuation Seminar” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Sept. 27, 2001, Nashville, Tenn.; Sept. 28, 2001, Memphis, Tenn.; Oct. 4. 2001, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Oct. 5, 2001, Knoxville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Evidence & Discovery for Calculation of Child Support for Self-Employed Obligors” Memphis Bar Association (Sept. 2000, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Estate Planning and Divorce” Memphis Bar Association Estate Planning Series (Oct. 1999, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Tax and Estate Planning in Divorce” Memphis Tax Watch (Mar. 1999, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Procedural Basics of a Simple Divorce” Memphis Bar Association (Feb. 1999, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Trial Advocacy Course, “Cross Examination” University of Memphis School of Law (Oct. 1998, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Evidence and Calculation of Child Support for Self-Employed Obligors” Memphis Bar Association (Apr. 1998, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Trial Advocacy Course, “Closing Statements” University of Memphis School of Law (Nov. 1997, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Pre-trial Practice Course, “Planning for Appeal in Motion Practice” University of Memphis School of Law, (Apr. 1996, Memphis, Tenn.).
Selected Publications:
• Author, The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section (2019).
• Author, The Tennessee Divorce Client’s Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know, Second Edition, Word Association (2019).
• Contributing author, “Measuring Client Satisfaction,” 101+ Practical Solutions for the Family Lawyer: Sensible Answers to Common Problems, Fourth Edition, Edited by Gregg Herman, American Bar Association Family Law Section (2019).
• Author, “Social Security Benefits: Strategies for Divorcing Spouses” 55 Tennessee Bar Journal, 6 (June 2019).
• Co-author with Cindy J. MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CVA, CDFA, “Who Gets the Credit? Calculating the New Child Tax Credits in Your Parenting Plan” 55 Tennessee Bar Journal, 3 (Mar. 2019).
• Author, “2018 TN Legislative Update: Child Marriage, Grandparent Visitation, Orders of Protection, Plus More,” Tennessee Attorneys Memo, Vol. 43, No. 36, p. 3-6 (Sept. 3, 2018). Reprint from Tennessee Family Law Blog at MemphisDivorce.com.
• Author, “Don’t Make Her Choose: Why Parents Should Never Ask Children What Visitation They Want” 54 Tennessee Bar Journal, 9 (Sep. 2018).
• Author, “Qualified and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation and Divorce,” Tennessee Attorneys Memo, Vol. 43, No. 19, p. 2-4 (May 7, 2018). Reprint from Tennessee Family Law Blog at MemphisDivorce.com.
• Author, “Retirement May Have to Wait” 52 Tennessee Bar Journal, 10 (Oct. 2016).
• Co-author, with Laura A. Valade, Esq., “5 Things Family Lawyers Should Know About Drug Testing,” 33 Memphis Lawyer, 4 (2016).
• Author, “A Guide to the Independent Child Custody Evaluation” 51 Tennessee Bar Journal, 11 (Nov. 2015).
• Author, Finding Hidden Income and Secreted Assets in Divorce, Georgia Bar Association Family Law Section newsletter, Summer 2015.
• Author, Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support Worksheets: Building a Constructive Future for Your Family, Word Association, 2014.
• Author, Book review: The Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook: Rules and Procedures for Effective Advocacy, First Edition by Steven N. Peskind, Tennessee Bar Journal, Dec. 1, 2013.
• Author, Tennessee Parent Relocation Law, Word Association, 2013. (Out of print)
• Author, “Grab the Documents” 35 Family Advocate, 1 (Summer 2012). Family Advocate is published by American Bar Association Family Law Section and is distributed quarterly to its members nationwide.
• Author, “Daubert Challenges Increase When Forensics Enter the Valuation Process” Business Valuation Update, Business Valuation Resources, LLC (Vol. 16, No. 8, August 2010).
• Co-author with Sandy Klevan, CPA/ABV, “Follow the Money: The Lifestyle Analysis” 31 Family Advocate, 4 (Spring 2009). Family Advocate is published by American Bar Association Family Law Section and is distributed quarterly to its members nationwide.
• Author, “Engaging a Business Valuation Expert” The Family Law Review, published by the Georgia Bar Association Family Law Section (May 2006).
• Author, “Equally Shared Parenting Bill Withdrawn” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (May 2006).
• Author, Hot Tips, “The Search for Hidden Income” Family Advocate, American Bar Association Family Law Section (Vol. 26, No. 2, Fall 2003).
• Author, “Proposed Life Insurance Provision for Permanent Parenting Plans” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (May 2003).
• Author, “Calculation of Child Support for Self-employed Obligors” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (Dec. 2001).
• Author, “New Laws: Automatic Injunctions & Marital Property Definitions” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (June 2001).
• Author, “Client’s Introduction to Tennessee’s New Parenting Plan Law” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (Apr. 2001).
• State Reporter for Tennessee, American Bar Association Family Law Section, Family Law Quarterly, “Family Law in the Fifty States” (1998-99).
• Author, “Basic Tax Issues a Family Law Attorney Should Consider When Drafting a Marital Dissolution Agreement” 34 Tennessee Bar Journal, 6 (Nov./Dec. 1998).
• Co-author with James J. Webb, Jr., “Y2K Promises Network of Legal Snares” Memphis Business Journal (Sept. 3, 1998).
• Acknowledged in New Families, New Finances by Emily W. Card and Christie Watts Kelly, published nationally by John Wiley & Sons (1998).
• Acknowledged and quoted in The Single Parents Money Guide by Emily Card and Christie Watts Kelly, published nationally by Macmillan (1996).
Community:
• Memphis & Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency, Board (2017 – current: Mayor Jim Strickland appointee).
• Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association, Board of Directors (President 2007-08; Member 2003 – 2017).
• St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Guild.
• Alabama Alumni Association, Memphis Chapter, Member.
• Blue Streak Scholarship Fund, Inc., Officer, Board of Directors (2004-2006)
• Marguerite Piazza St. Jude Gala, Board Committee (2003-06).
• The National Conference for Community and Justice, Regional Board of Directors (1996-2005) and Vice-Chair (2003-05).
• Partners Program, Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section, taught classes at local high schools about marriage and family law (1996-97, 2002).
• Op-Act, Inc., Board of Directors and Vice President, United Way agency providing special day-care needs for at-risk school-age children in north Memphis area (1994-97).
