Patti B. Garner, Attorney at Law Email Us 1208 Nashville Pike Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-452-4423 Fax: 615-206-1408

Justice for All. . . Especially You!

Handling your legal affairs is something we take very seriously. We believe that everyone is entitled to zealous representation and equal justice. We will treat your legal concerns as though they are our own.     

To give real service you must add something that cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.

When you think of the qualities that you would like to have in an attorney, think of someone who cares about the community. Think of someone who is fiercely proud of a career in justice. Think of an attorney that will look after your legal affairs by looking after you.

Think of Patti B. Garner, Attorney at Law.

Practicing the following areas of family law:

• Divorce
• Separation
• Pre-Nuptial
• Visitation
• Guardianship
• Custody
• Paternity
• Child Support 
• Rule 31 Family Mediation 

Mediation

What is mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process that can often be utilized by parties who have a dispute to resolve their conflict. Oftentimes, mediation can assist the parties and minimize court involvement by allowing them to negotiate their own agreement, without the necessity of expensive and relationship-damaging litigation.

Successful mediation is conducted by a neutral third party who acts as a moderator and as a tool for the parties to achieve their own agreement. Mediation is geared toward encouraging communication between the parties and allowing them to craft their own resolution based upon their own individual needs or the needs of their family.  

Many believe that mediated settlements are much more family-oriented and permit the individual families to develop a routine that works for their family. Parties who mediate, rather than litigate, appear to be more satisfied with the process than those who are "court ordered" to perform in a specific way.  

Mediation can be conducted before a court action has been filed. It can be utilized to avoid litigation and resolve divorce issues (including asset and custody matters) as an alternative to the court system. Some parenting plans even include a provision requiring parties to return to mediation to attempt settlement prior to filing a court action.  

Attorney Garner is listed as a Rule 31 Family Mediator by the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Court. Ms. Garner has successfully mediated numerous family disputes, employer/employee disputes, asset distribution, and custody arrangements. With much care, dedication, concern, and professionalism, Ms. Garner can assist you with your mediation.  

Patti B. Garner, Attorney at Law

Education

Attorney Garner received her undergraduate degree from South College, a small private college in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ms. Garner received her law degree from the Nashville School of Law.  

Experience

Patti Garner worked as a paralegal for approximately 10 years. During this time, she was completing her undergraduate degree and attending law school. Ms. Garner has assisted with multiple murder cases, DUI defense, divorces, setting aside a forged will, and multiple personal injury and disability cases. 

Attorney Garner began working as a family mediator in 2000, although she was not listed by the Administrative Office of the Court until 2007 as a Rule 31 Mediator.  

Volunteer Work

In 2008, Patti Garner dedicated much of her volunteer time to help with the Sumner County Mock Trial Competition and Teen Court. Working with the youth of the Sumner County area is personally rewarding to Ms. Garner.

She has been a CASA volunteer since 1998. She has worked with SafeSpace to achieve their goals of seeking pro-bono counsel on behalf of numerous victims of domestic violence since 1997. In 2006 - 2007, she also assisted with a pro-bono project in Sevier County that provides pro-bono counsel to victims seeking orders of protection.

Ms. Garner interned with the Public Defenders Office in the 4th Judicial District of Tennessee. She served as a student representative for the Tennessee Bar Association during law school and co-founded the NSL Legal Society.

Organizations and Memberships   

Attorney Garner is a member of the following organizations:

• Sumner County Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Tennessee Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice

Summary

Patti Garner has the dedication, knowledge, and resources to provide you with the zealous representation that you deserve. 

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