Susan Hinsley received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990 and her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree in 1999 from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.

Susan has 10 years of experience in the practice of Family Law, including such areas as, divorce and separation, child custody, child support, adoptions, child abuse and neglect, juvenile court practice, paternity, dependency and neglect, and post-divorce modifications of parenting schedules, child support and alimony.

Susan is also a certified Rule 31 Mediator focusing primarily on assisting people resolve family law disputes, both divorce and post-divorce as well as other family law related disputes.

Susan has earned a BV* rating by Martindale-Hubble for her ethical standards and legal ability.  Susan’s rating indicates an exemplary reputation and well-established practice, and reflects her peers rating her legal ability and ethical standards as “high to very high.”

She is a member of the Memphis Bar Association and served on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Division in 2000 and 2001. She is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association.  She was a member of the Leo Bearman Sr. Chapter of American Inns of Court from 2001 through 2003.

Susan is also committed to making a positive impact on the future of women and children in the Memphis, Shelby County community.  Susan volunteers her time working with Dress for Success of Memphis to assist in their mission of promoting the economic  independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.  Susan also serves on the Steering Committee for the Professional Womens’ Group through Dress for Success of Memphis.  To learn more about this non-profit organization please visit their website at www.dressforsuccess.org.

Susan also serves on the Board of Directors for Hattiloo Theatre, a black repertory theatre in Memphis, Tennessee.  Hattiloo Theatre stages theatrical performances with black actors, directors, playwrights and production staff to meet the needs of theater-goers that appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity in the arts.  To learn more about this non-profit organization and review the upcoming productions please visit their website at www.hattilootheatre.org.

To contact Susan Hinsley, email her at shinsley@bshrlaw.com or call 901.578.8888

Attorneys:

Lara E. Butler
Gail R. Sevier
Margaret A.Reid

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