team-member

Robert Mason

Germantown, TN

Licensed for 6 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

Joseph W. Smith, a rising family law and domestic relations litigator, is a native of Nashville but is a Memphian at heart and by marriage. Joe received his undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis where he met his college sweetheart, now wife Racheal. They are the proud parents of Joseph W. Smith, II nicknamed “Deuce.”As a board member of the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Chapter, Joe helps raise scholarships for University of Memphis law students. In 2019 Joe Co-Chaired the 10th Annual Pillars of Excellence Awards, which raised nearly $160,000 toward scholarships.Joe mentors’ high school students in the Memphis Bar Association’s Summer Law Internship Program, which seeks to develop and nurture an interest in the legal profession among young people from underrepresented groups. This program is similar to the one Joe participated in as a high school student in Nashville, which ultimately led to him becoming an attorney.In 2015, Joe graduated from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. In his last semester of law school, Joe worked as a Student Attorney with the Child & Family Litigation Clinic and received the CALI Excellence Award (highest grade award).In May 2017, Joe became Amy Amundsen’s associate at Rice Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC. As her associate, Joe represented sophisticated clients in complex domestic relations and family law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and child support.As a husband, father, and son of divorced parents, Joe has a unique perspective and appreciation for preserving his client’s legacy. To that end, Joe uses his ample court room experience to develop litigation strategy that enhances a cases strengths minimizes its weaknesses and identifies opportunities and threats to meet client objectives.Trial advocacy is an essential skill to have, especially for a family law and domestic relations litigator. In 2019, Joe participated at the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Sponsored by the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), this annual program is an intensive 7-day trial advocacy and education course where practicing attorneys at the beginner and intermediate levels receive personalized instruction from the best and brightest family law trial lawyers, judges, advocacy teachers, and experts across the country while honing their advocacy skills in a hands-on format that places them in a courtroom.Not only is Joe a sophisticated litigator, but he is also passionate about helping those in need, especially those in the Memphis community. Joe volunteers at the Saturday Legal Clinic sponsored by the Memphis Areal Legal Services, where community members can discuss their legal issues with local attorney’s pro bono.When Joe is away from the office, he enjoys raising scholarship money for law students at his alma mater, Cecil C. Humphreys school of Law, spending time outside with Deuce, and cheering on the Memphis Tigers. #GoTigersGo

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLCAtrium I6800 Poplar Ave.Germantown, TN, 38138-____Atrium I6800 Poplar Ave.6800 Poplar Ave.Germantown, TN, 38138-____

Office: N/A

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Reviews

Cleo Peete Jr
July 20, 2020

I found Attorny Smith to be very professional in his interaction with me. He was very knowledgeable in what needed to happen and what would be the best thing to do for me. I would highly recommend him to all of my friends and family in need of a great attorney.

Brent
January 22, 2019

I hired Mr Smith to amend my parenting plan. He made the process very easy. I was most impressed with the level of communication. I never felt like I was "in the dark". I would recommend him to anyone.

Lucy
July 24, 2018

I retained Joe Smith recently due to a sudden change in my personal financial situation. Joe Smith showed compassion, patience, and understanding. It was clearly evident from our first meeting that he had my best interest at heart to solve my problem. I am very grateful for his expertise!

Alexandria
February 14, 2017

We live in Texas, but we hired Joe to handle my husband's child support case in Tennessee. I am SO glad we had him! They were unfairly garnishing amounts for health insurance through my husband's employer, even though she was already included on our healthcare plan. The opposing counsel was trying to squeeze every dime possible from us. Joe put a stop to the opposing counsel's tactics and won us a favorable judgement! He is very professional and timely responds to all of our inquiries, and we will continue to use him for all of our family law matters!

Daniel
July 3, 2017

Joe help me with my divorce not only in the court room but also with the emotional and physical welfare of my Case. His holistic approach allowed me to prepare for whatever daggers were going to be thrown my way by my x-spouse. We resolved my case, child support, custody, assets in 4 months. I cannot thank Joe enough!!

Cleo Peete Jr
July 20, 2020

I found Attorny Smith to be very professional in his interaction with me. He was very knowledgeable in what needed to happen and what would be the best thing to do for me. I would highly recommend him to all of my friends and family in need of a great attorney.

Brent
January 22, 2019

I hired Mr Smith to amend my parenting plan. He made the process very easy. I was most impressed with the level of communication. I never felt like I was "in the dark". I would recommend him to anyone.

Lucy
July 24, 2018

I retained Joe Smith recently due to a sudden change in my personal financial situation. Joe Smith showed compassion, patience, and understanding. It was clearly evident from our first meeting that he had my best interest at heart to solve my problem. I am very grateful for his expertise!

Alexandria
February 14, 2017

We live in Texas, but we hired Joe to handle my husband's child support case in Tennessee. I am SO glad we had him! They were unfairly garnishing amounts for health insurance through my husband's employer, even though she was already included on our healthcare plan. The opposing counsel was trying to squeeze every dime possible from us. Joe put a stop to the opposing counsel's tactics and won us a favorable judgement! He is very professional and timely responds to all of our inquiries, and we will continue to use him for all of our family law matters!

Daniel
July 3, 2017

Joe help me with my divorce not only in the court room but also with the emotional and physical welfare of my Case. His holistic approach allowed me to prepare for whatever daggers were going to be thrown my way by my x-spouse. We resolved my case, child support, custody, assets in 4 months. I cannot thank Joe enough!!

Cleo Peete Jr
July 20, 2020

I found Attorny Smith to be very professional in his interaction with me. He was very knowledgeable in what needed to happen and what would be the best thing to do for me. I would highly recommend him to all of my friends and family in need of a great attorney.

Brent
January 22, 2019

I hired Mr Smith to amend my parenting plan. He made the process very easy. I was most impressed with the level of communication. I never felt like I was "in the dark". I would recommend him to anyone.

Lucy
July 24, 2018

I retained Joe Smith recently due to a sudden change in my personal financial situation. Joe Smith showed compassion, patience, and understanding. It was clearly evident from our first meeting that he had my best interest at heart to solve my problem. I am very grateful for his expertise!

Alexandria
February 14, 2017

We live in Texas, but we hired Joe to handle my husband's child support case in Tennessee. I am SO glad we had him! They were unfairly garnishing amounts for health insurance through my husband's employer, even though she was already included on our healthcare plan. The opposing counsel was trying to squeeze every dime possible from us. Joe put a stop to the opposing counsel's tactics and won us a favorable judgement! He is very professional and timely responds to all of our inquiries, and we will continue to use him for all of our family law matters!

Daniel
July 3, 2017

Joe help me with my divorce not only in the court room but also with the emotional and physical welfare of my Case. His holistic approach allowed me to prepare for whatever daggers were going to be thrown my way by my x-spouse. We resolved my case, child support, custody, assets in 4 months. I cannot thank Joe enough!!