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Mary Yarbrough

Germantown, TN

Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I understand that your case involves the most important thing in your life--your family.  I also understand that each case and each client are different.   My philosophy is that there is no "one size fits all" divorce.  I work actively with my clients on all aspects of their cases.  I know that working closely and communicating effectively with my clients ensures that I understand each client's unique goals.  This allows for the best possible outcome for every individual client.     My approach is to avoid the expense and stress associated with litigation whenever possible, utilizing collaborative law and mediation when appropriate.  This approach preserves family relationships, minimizes trauma to children, and saves tremendous amounts of money and time.   Unfortunately, sometimes settlement is not an appropriate option.  In litigated matters, I rely on thorough trial preparation and aggressive advocacy to protect what matters most to each client, keeping in mind the client's goals and budget.    As a mediator, I assist both parties and their counsel (if represented) in settling their disputes themselves.  I help both sides work together to attack the problem instead of each other.  The successful result is a settlement that best meets the needs of each individual family.  Avoiding litigation saves money and time, but more importantly, preserves important family relationships for the future.     

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Elizabeth Yarbrough Family Law & Mediation9040 Garden Arbor DriveSuite 203Germantown, TN, 381389040 Garden Arbor DriveSuite 203Suite 203Germantown, TN, 38138

Office: N/A

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Reviews

Lesley T.
August 23, 2020

Elizabeth was our attorney during a lengthy custody case and despite it being a difficult case with the other party being outside of our local area she was extremely efficient, researching local rules and keeping us advised every step of the way. She was extremely responsive, and there for us every step of the way. Her fees were reasonable and worth every penny. She also gave us helpful and practical advice to navigate the emotional minefield that often accompanies these type of situations, always keeping in mind the child’s needs as a priority. Definitely recommend!

Chet & Teresa
August 18, 2020

We were in a child custody case for approx. 5 years due to appeals from the parents. Beth represented us for the entire 5 years. In the end we were granted custody of our little girl. If it weren't for Beth's professionalism & determination we would not have been awarded custody. We feel she put her heart & soul into our case, We highly recommend her.

Paige
August 17, 2020

Beth represented me on a traffic violation and did an outstanding job. Beth went above and beyond in teaching me about my options knowing I was financially vulnerable at the time and taking that into consideration when providing counsel. Even though this typically isn't Beth's primary legal focus, she provided me with the care and support I needed for this matter in the same professional fashion. I would recommend Beth 100 times over; she tells me like it is with my best interest at heart.

John
August 13, 2020

When I got divorced, I was young and had only been married for a short time. We had no children and very little property to be divided so I thought it would be simple. I completely underestimated how petty my estranged wife would be. The first attorney I hired had basic competence but was unable to deal with the situation when it became clear that my ex was going to make the process as difficult and time-consuming as possible. After months of frustration and when discussing my situation with a friend, they suggested Mrs Yarbrough. I felt bad about firing the first lawyer but decided that something must be done to end the stalemate. I wish I had known about Mrs Yarbrough from the start. The difference was night and day. She was very familiar with both the judge in our case and the opposing counsel representing my wife. In a short amount of time, she was able to negotiate a marital dissolution agreement that gave me the outcome I wanted while still being acceptable to my ex. Mrs. Yarbrough helped put the situation in perspective and was able to convince all parties to find a sensible middle ground and get the whole thing over with! Common sense and good communication over grandstanding wins every time.

Jennifer
August 13, 2020

Mrs. Yarbrough listened intensely as I explained my situation. She took notes and gave advice. She offered me multiple Solutions. Mrs Yarbrough had a lot of knowledge on the topic. Unfortunately it turned out to be out of her field. Even though I couldn't hire her, I was very impressed with her professionalism and friendly personality.

Tammy
August 13, 2020

Beth safe my grandsons life . She fought hard for me to get custody of my grandson from a horrible situation. She is a hard working, honest and caring person and will work for you to get the best results.

anonymous
August 12, 2020

I have use the services of Ms. Yarbrough on several occasions over the years including lengthy and detailed advice on divorce, estate planning and drafting of wills for myself and my family members, and appeals of property values with the tax assessor. She is very accessible and responds promptly. I can highly recommend MsYarbrough and feel you will also benefit from her services.

Sharon
August 12, 2020

Thank goodness I reached out Atty. Yarbrough to help me with a very sensitive family situation. This scenario has been plagued our family for years and there seemed to be no reasonable results in which all parties felt a win win. Within the hour of the initial email, we received a detailed response which made us realize that we had overlooked many options that no one else had pointed out! I can't believe how quickly we were able to resolve the issue and put it behind us. I received multiple follow up emails after the issue was resolved, just ensuring every detail had been met by all parties. What I enjoyed most about Atty Yarbrough was her demeanor during the entire process. I needed an empathetic ear, but also someone that that didn't sugar coat the scenario! 100% Recommend!

Susan
August 12, 2020

I highly recommend Mrs. Yarbrough as legal council! She has the confidence to push any case no matter how small or large! She fought for me and walked me through every step! Great communication and fair pricing! I feel blessed to have been represented by her!

Katherine
March 12, 2019

We have been working with Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough since 2010. She has helped us navigate a very complicated case involving our Granddaughter. Our son has been able to obtain custody of our Grandaughter and it is very uncommon for the Father to be granted custody. Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough also worked with us for 35 months to get my sons child support order terminated and a order in place for the Mother to pay Child Support. To make matters more complicated, this was a interstate case. This was not an easy path for any of us. When you go to Juvenile Court in Shelby County you can expect delay after delay that has nothing to do with your attorney. The wheels move very slowly and you want Elizabeth on your side helping you navigate. If we had not been blessed to hire Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough and her very accurate skill set in navigating the legal system this case would not have come to the happy ending that it did!!! Most lawyers would have given up but Ms. Yarbrough kept pushing through for us. I absolutely can not say enough positive things about Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough. If you need someone to stand and fight for you and your family, Mary Elizabeth is the attorney you want!

Lesley T.
August 23, 2020

Elizabeth was our attorney during a lengthy custody case and despite it being a difficult case with the other party being outside of our local area she was extremely efficient, researching local rules and keeping us advised every step of the way. She was extremely responsive, and there for us every step of the way. Her fees were reasonable and worth every penny. She also gave us helpful and practical advice to navigate the emotional minefield that often accompanies these type of situations, always keeping in mind the child’s needs as a priority. Definitely recommend!

Chet & Teresa
August 18, 2020

We were in a child custody case for approx. 5 years due to appeals from the parents. Beth represented us for the entire 5 years. In the end we were granted custody of our little girl. If it weren't for Beth's professionalism & determination we would not have been awarded custody. We feel she put her heart & soul into our case, We highly recommend her.

Paige
August 17, 2020

Beth represented me on a traffic violation and did an outstanding job. Beth went above and beyond in teaching me about my options knowing I was financially vulnerable at the time and taking that into consideration when providing counsel. Even though this typically isn't Beth's primary legal focus, she provided me with the care and support I needed for this matter in the same professional fashion. I would recommend Beth 100 times over; she tells me like it is with my best interest at heart.

John
August 13, 2020

When I got divorced, I was young and had only been married for a short time. We had no children and very little property to be divided so I thought it would be simple. I completely underestimated how petty my estranged wife would be. The first attorney I hired had basic competence but was unable to deal with the situation when it became clear that my ex was going to make the process as difficult and time-consuming as possible. After months of frustration and when discussing my situation with a friend, they suggested Mrs Yarbrough. I felt bad about firing the first lawyer but decided that something must be done to end the stalemate. I wish I had known about Mrs Yarbrough from the start. The difference was night and day. She was very familiar with both the judge in our case and the opposing counsel representing my wife. In a short amount of time, she was able to negotiate a marital dissolution agreement that gave me the outcome I wanted while still being acceptable to my ex. Mrs. Yarbrough helped put the situation in perspective and was able to convince all parties to find a sensible middle ground and get the whole thing over with! Common sense and good communication over grandstanding wins every time.

Jennifer
August 13, 2020

Mrs. Yarbrough listened intensely as I explained my situation. She took notes and gave advice. She offered me multiple Solutions. Mrs Yarbrough had a lot of knowledge on the topic. Unfortunately it turned out to be out of her field. Even though I couldn't hire her, I was very impressed with her professionalism and friendly personality.

Tammy
August 13, 2020

Beth safe my grandsons life . She fought hard for me to get custody of my grandson from a horrible situation. She is a hard working, honest and caring person and will work for you to get the best results.

anonymous
August 12, 2020

I have use the services of Ms. Yarbrough on several occasions over the years including lengthy and detailed advice on divorce, estate planning and drafting of wills for myself and my family members, and appeals of property values with the tax assessor. She is very accessible and responds promptly. I can highly recommend MsYarbrough and feel you will also benefit from her services.

Sharon
August 12, 2020

Thank goodness I reached out Atty. Yarbrough to help me with a very sensitive family situation. This scenario has been plagued our family for years and there seemed to be no reasonable results in which all parties felt a win win. Within the hour of the initial email, we received a detailed response which made us realize that we had overlooked many options that no one else had pointed out! I can't believe how quickly we were able to resolve the issue and put it behind us. I received multiple follow up emails after the issue was resolved, just ensuring every detail had been met by all parties. What I enjoyed most about Atty Yarbrough was her demeanor during the entire process. I needed an empathetic ear, but also someone that that didn't sugar coat the scenario! 100% Recommend!

Susan
August 12, 2020

I highly recommend Mrs. Yarbrough as legal council! She has the confidence to push any case no matter how small or large! She fought for me and walked me through every step! Great communication and fair pricing! I feel blessed to have been represented by her!

Katherine
March 12, 2019

We have been working with Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough since 2010. She has helped us navigate a very complicated case involving our Granddaughter. Our son has been able to obtain custody of our Grandaughter and it is very uncommon for the Father to be granted custody. Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough also worked with us for 35 months to get my sons child support order terminated and a order in place for the Mother to pay Child Support. To make matters more complicated, this was a interstate case. This was not an easy path for any of us. When you go to Juvenile Court in Shelby County you can expect delay after delay that has nothing to do with your attorney. The wheels move very slowly and you want Elizabeth on your side helping you navigate. If we had not been blessed to hire Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough and her very accurate skill set in navigating the legal system this case would not have come to the happy ending that it did!!! Most lawyers would have given up but Ms. Yarbrough kept pushing through for us. I absolutely can not say enough positive things about Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough. If you need someone to stand and fight for you and your family, Mary Elizabeth is the attorney you want!

Lesley T.
August 23, 2020

Elizabeth was our attorney during a lengthy custody case and despite it being a difficult case with the other party being outside of our local area she was extremely efficient, researching local rules and keeping us advised every step of the way. She was extremely responsive, and there for us every step of the way. Her fees were reasonable and worth every penny. She also gave us helpful and practical advice to navigate the emotional minefield that often accompanies these type of situations, always keeping in mind the child’s needs as a priority. Definitely recommend!

Chet & Teresa
August 18, 2020

We were in a child custody case for approx. 5 years due to appeals from the parents. Beth represented us for the entire 5 years. In the end we were granted custody of our little girl. If it weren't for Beth's professionalism & determination we would not have been awarded custody. We feel she put her heart & soul into our case, We highly recommend her.

Paige
August 17, 2020

Beth represented me on a traffic violation and did an outstanding job. Beth went above and beyond in teaching me about my options knowing I was financially vulnerable at the time and taking that into consideration when providing counsel. Even though this typically isn't Beth's primary legal focus, she provided me with the care and support I needed for this matter in the same professional fashion. I would recommend Beth 100 times over; she tells me like it is with my best interest at heart.

John
August 13, 2020

When I got divorced, I was young and had only been married for a short time. We had no children and very little property to be divided so I thought it would be simple. I completely underestimated how petty my estranged wife would be. The first attorney I hired had basic competence but was unable to deal with the situation when it became clear that my ex was going to make the process as difficult and time-consuming as possible. After months of frustration and when discussing my situation with a friend, they suggested Mrs Yarbrough. I felt bad about firing the first lawyer but decided that something must be done to end the stalemate. I wish I had known about Mrs Yarbrough from the start. The difference was night and day. She was very familiar with both the judge in our case and the opposing counsel representing my wife. In a short amount of time, she was able to negotiate a marital dissolution agreement that gave me the outcome I wanted while still being acceptable to my ex. Mrs. Yarbrough helped put the situation in perspective and was able to convince all parties to find a sensible middle ground and get the whole thing over with! Common sense and good communication over grandstanding wins every time.

Jennifer
August 13, 2020

Mrs. Yarbrough listened intensely as I explained my situation. She took notes and gave advice. She offered me multiple Solutions. Mrs Yarbrough had a lot of knowledge on the topic. Unfortunately it turned out to be out of her field. Even though I couldn't hire her, I was very impressed with her professionalism and friendly personality.

Tammy
August 13, 2020

Beth safe my grandsons life . She fought hard for me to get custody of my grandson from a horrible situation. She is a hard working, honest and caring person and will work for you to get the best results.

anonymous
August 12, 2020

I have use the services of Ms. Yarbrough on several occasions over the years including lengthy and detailed advice on divorce, estate planning and drafting of wills for myself and my family members, and appeals of property values with the tax assessor. She is very accessible and responds promptly. I can highly recommend MsYarbrough and feel you will also benefit from her services.

Sharon
August 12, 2020

Thank goodness I reached out Atty. Yarbrough to help me with a very sensitive family situation. This scenario has been plagued our family for years and there seemed to be no reasonable results in which all parties felt a win win. Within the hour of the initial email, we received a detailed response which made us realize that we had overlooked many options that no one else had pointed out! I can't believe how quickly we were able to resolve the issue and put it behind us. I received multiple follow up emails after the issue was resolved, just ensuring every detail had been met by all parties. What I enjoyed most about Atty Yarbrough was her demeanor during the entire process. I needed an empathetic ear, but also someone that that didn't sugar coat the scenario! 100% Recommend!

Susan
August 12, 2020

I highly recommend Mrs. Yarbrough as legal council! She has the confidence to push any case no matter how small or large! She fought for me and walked me through every step! Great communication and fair pricing! I feel blessed to have been represented by her!

Katherine
March 12, 2019

We have been working with Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough since 2010. She has helped us navigate a very complicated case involving our Granddaughter. Our son has been able to obtain custody of our Grandaughter and it is very uncommon for the Father to be granted custody. Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough also worked with us for 35 months to get my sons child support order terminated and a order in place for the Mother to pay Child Support. To make matters more complicated, this was a interstate case. This was not an easy path for any of us. When you go to Juvenile Court in Shelby County you can expect delay after delay that has nothing to do with your attorney. The wheels move very slowly and you want Elizabeth on your side helping you navigate. If we had not been blessed to hire Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough and her very accurate skill set in navigating the legal system this case would not have come to the happy ending that it did!!! Most lawyers would have given up but Ms. Yarbrough kept pushing through for us. I absolutely can not say enough positive things about Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough. If you need someone to stand and fight for you and your family, Mary Elizabeth is the attorney you want!