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If you are a victim of abuse, you may want to ask the Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service whether or not they screen for lawyers who are experienced in handling domestic violence cases. For a suggested list of questions to ask regarding the lawyer’s fees and experience when interviewing an attorney, go to our Choosing and Working with a Lawyer page.
Tennessee Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service
221 Fourth Avenue North
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37219
Here are the numbers for the lawyer referral services by region: East Tennessee: (865) 522-7501 Middle Tennessee: (615) 242-6546 Southeast Tennessee: (423) 756-3222 Contact with this service puts you in touch with a pre-screened lawyer with whom you may schedule a 1/2 hour appointment for a small fee (instead of the lawyer’s normal hourly fee).
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