Licensed in Tennessee and Arkansas, Suzanne represents her clients compassionately and efficiently in the areas of divorce, orders of protection, child custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, child support matters, and criminal defense matters. She realizes that each person who steps foot in her office is going through an incredibly stressful and harrowing time (except for her prenup clients!), so she makes sure to actively listen to her clients’ priorities, to stay in communication with them, and to zealously represent them.

Suzanne’s experience includes the following:

Successfully defended parents wrongfully accused of domestic violence and sexual abuse

Obtained orders of protection and favorable results regarding custody for victims of domestic violence

Asserted the constitutional rights of parents to raise their children as they see fit against petitions for grandparent visitation

Moved to dismiss petitions improperly filed in the incorrect state under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Participated in international kidnapping trial in federal court brought under the Hague Convention

Put on expert witness testimony in cases regarding vaccination disputes

Before private practice, Suzanne was an attorney at the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office where she handled over 1,000 misdemeanor and felony cases.

When she is not sending emails or preparing for trial, Suzanne loves spending time at home cooking, cleaning, and watching her favorite TV show, “Love After Lockup.” She lives with her husband, her baby boy, and her cat, Kiki.

Community Involvement:
Leo Bearman, Sr., American Inn of Court: Associate Member
Former President of the Family Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association
Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association: Board Member
Access to Justice Committee, Memphis Bar Association
Membership Committee, Memphis Bar Association
Member, Tennessee Bar Association
Member, Arkansas Bar Association

Education:
University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humpreys School of Law – cum laude
-CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Received the highest grade in Administrative Law and Family Law
-Dean’s Award for Oral Advocacy: Received the highest score the graded oral argument
-Humphreys Fellow: Research Assistant for Professor David S. Romantz
-University of Memphis Law Review, Notes Editor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville – cum laude
-Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
-Debate Team