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Penny Harrington

Nashville, TN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

French Spanish English

About

Judge Harrington’s experience in life as well as law has been extensive and varied. She has been a journalist, a schoolteacher, and a senior staffer in the Tennessee legislature.A Diverse Legal BackgroundA native of Jackson, Madison County in West Tennessee, Judge Harrington graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and got her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School. Judge Harrington has had a diverse career, serving as a law partner to former U.S. Senator Fred D. Thompson, as General Counsel in the Department of Conservation, and as Counsel to the Tennessee Oil and Gas Board and Tennessee Historical Commission. She was also elected a member of the Davidson County Election Commission and served on the Rules Committee of the 1988 Democratic National Convention.With such a varied legal background, Judge Harrington truly knows how to see from her clients’ perspectives and serve their legal interests best.Extensive Knowledge of Both Civil and Criminal MattersIn Nashville, General Sessions Judges have broad jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters, including mental health committals, domestic violence criminal matters, DUI, and traffic jurisdiction.At Judge Harrington’s request, the Tennessee General Assembly created the first countywide Environmental Court in the nation. She was the only judge of that court during her entire eight years on the bench and had jurisdiction over all Metropolitan Municipal Code cases and many Tennessee environmental laws.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Family

Probate

Elder Law

Language

French Spanish English

Contact

Harrington Law Office1215 7th Ave NNashville, TN, 37208-2605

Office: (615) 880-9140

Website: N/A

Reviews

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.

Michael B
December 15, 2015

Judge Penny Harrington was in control of my mothers probate and legal matters before and after her passing. Excellent knowledge and timing in all matters. Wonderful, compationate lady who actually cares about her clients and clients families. Wont let you down or leave you guessing. A++++++

Doug
September 23, 2015

I have used Judge Penny Harrington over the past seven years for several very difficult cases important to my family. She handled one over a four year period involving me obtaining Temporary Custody, Guardianship and then the Permanent Guardianship of two of my young grandchildren. Even more difficult, we were later able to terminate Parental Rights and I was then able to adopt them as my own children. More recently, she has again proven her expertise as these same children were step-parent adopted by my same-sex husband, the first case of its kind in the state of TN. I have always found Penny to be highly professional, an expert legal mind who thinks very strategically about how every case is positioned and have nothing but high praise of her. It is obvious to me that she is highly respected by both the many judges and lawyers we have dealt with in two different counties. She will also be preparing my estate planning documents in the next few months as I continue to use her services. I would highly recommend Penny Harrington to anyone who asked.