Miles Mason, Sr. | Memphis Divorce Lawyer

Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA, is a husband, father, and divorce lawyer. He is married to Sharon, and together, they have three children.

To celebrate their Thirtieth wedding anniversary, Miles and Sharon toured Yellowstone National Park and met up with friends in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Empty nesters, they love traveling together whenever their busy schedules open up. The couple spent two weeks touring Scotland celebrating Sharon’s fiftieth birthday.  Their oldest daughter graduated from SCAD and is an interior designer with a top architectural firm in Atlanta.  Their son became a U.S. Marine and now works in Logistics.  Their youngest daughter graduated UT Chattanooga and is a writer.

Sharon and Miles often travel to national conferences at which Miles is speaking; these include the meetings of the American Bar Association Family Law Section and the American Institute of CPAs. Their favorite conference locations include Napa Valley; South Beach; Santa Fe; Stowe, Vermont; Bahamas; NYC; Boston; San Diego; Chicago; Dallas; and Las Vegas. For family vacations, they love Disney World, Gulf Shores, Alabama, and historically significant destinations such as Gettysburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Antietam, and Culloden.

Miles has a particular fondness for what he calls “assassin” literature written by authors such as Mark Greaney (of the Grey Man series) and Barry Eisler (John Rain series). He’s also fond of nonfiction, including authors Robert Caro, David McCullough, and Anthony Bourdain.  Miles’s tastes in music include ’80s music (Police, Clash, Cure, and REM), Jazz (Miles Davis and Bill Evans), and the Rat Pack. He enjoys Napa Valley Cabernets and the occasional single malt. Miles plays golf, shoots, and bikes.

He and his wife are Memphis born and bred. Miles’s father, the late Jack Mason, was a CPA with his own accounting practice in Memphis for thirty-five years. Sharon’s father is the late Judge Joe B. Jones, Presiding Judge of Tennessee’s Court of Criminal Appeals and Miles’s early mentor in law. Miles, his three brothers, father, father-in-law, and son all graduated from Christian Brothers High School. Several years ago, Miles served as president of the CBHS Alumni Association and has been inducted into the Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame. Being a “Brothers Boy” means a great deal to him, both because his parents were very active in fundraising for the school and because of his close personal relationship with several of the Christian Brothers who taught him.

Miles Mason, Sr. is the owner and managing member of the Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC.  Prior to forming his firm, he partnered with Alan Crone for 15 years.  Miles is the author of four books on family law (available on Amazon.com). He is a nationally recognized speaker who presents continuing education seminars across the country on divorce trial practice involving complex financial issues, forensic accounting, and business valuation for judges, attorneys, CPAs, and business valuation experts.  At national conferences, Miles has co-presented seminars with some of the nation’s leading lawyers and business valuation experts including Randy Kessler, Tom Burrage, Shannon Pratt, Chris Mercer, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Linda Thomas, and Michael Kaplan.  The media frequently asks him to comment on divorce for television news and local and national press including CNN, Forbes, and ABC.  Miles’s professional biography below lists books authored, articles published, seminars taught, and selected interviews and public speaking.

“I’m very fortunate to get to do what I do. Advising people in difficult times is a great honor. On a personal level, it’s immensely gratifying to have great friendships with many judges, lawyers, and business and community leaders in Memphis. And through my over thirty years of active involvement with the ABA Family Law Section, I’m friends with many accomplished family lawyers across the country.”

Miles is rated 10.0 out of 10.0 by Avvo and recognized by peers as a Tennessee Super Lawyer.  Super Lawyers is a publication of Thomson Reuters. The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers have attained a high degree of peer recognition & professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed at SuperLawyers.com.

Miles is past chair of the Tennessee Bar Association’s Family Law Section and served on the Editorial Board of the Tennessee Bar Journal. He is also a member of the American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations’ Family Law Sections, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Tennessee Society of CPAs.  Miles is honored as a Fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation and listed as a “Family Law Power Player” by Inside Memphis Business magazine.

In 2021, Miles was awarded Memphis Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” by their Editorial Board.  In 2018, 2019, and 2020, he served as one of five judges for the Memphis Business Journal’s Best of the Bar Awards. In 2024, Miles was awarded the Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing.

Miles has also received a “AV Preeminent®” Peer Review Rating.  AV Preeminent® is the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating designation.  This is given only to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. The selection process can be viewed at Martindale.com.  According to the publishers, since 1896, the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ is recognized as the “gold standard” in attorney ratings.  Finally, Miles Mason has been named to Best Lawyers in America, a peer review honor.

Active in the community, Miles currently serves on the Orpheum Theatre Group Board of Directors. Miles also served five years as the Vice Chair of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency Board, which reviews TIF district applications for redevelopment in Uptown and Binghampton. Over his career, Miles has taken on important community leadership roles and has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations.  He’s served as Co-chair of the board of directors of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), on the board of directors of the Marguerite Piazza St. Jude Gala, president of the Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association, and was a founding member of the Blue Streak Scholarship Fund Board of Directors.

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Miles Mason, Sr. Professional Biography

Founder, Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC.

Attorney Licensed in Tennessee

Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee

Books Authored:

Author, The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section (2019).

Author, The Tennessee Divorce Client’s Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know, Second Edition, Word Association (2019).

Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support Worksheets: Building a Constructive Future for Your Family (2014).

Tennessee Parent Relocation Law, 2013 (Out of print).

Leadership and Memberships:

• American Bar Association Family Law Section, member 1994 to current (Liaison to AIPCA, 2007-2015; Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2008-09; Trial Advocacy Institute, Faculty Expert Witness, 2008; Co-Chair, 2007 Fall Conference Host Committee, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section, member 1994 to current (Chair, 2002-03; Vice-chair, 2001-02; Executive Council Western Section Representative, 2003 – 07; Editor, Family Practice quarterly newsletter, 2000-02; Family Law Section Code Commission serves as liaison to the Tennessee Legislature regarding additions and amendments to Tennessee family law, Member 2002 – 06).
• Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section, member 1994 to current (frequent seminar presenter, see below).
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member 1994 to current (AICPA – Forensic and Valuation Services Section, Member; 2009 National Forensic Accounting Conference Planning Committee; frequent seminar presenter, see below).
• Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, member 1994 to current (TSCPA – Business Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Services, Member; Annual Conference Planning Committee 2009-11; frequent seminar presenter, see below).
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, former member (NACVA – Forensic Accounting Academy, Faculty 2009-2011; Recipient, 2009 Instructor of Exceptional Distinction Award; 2010-11 Annual Consultants Conference, Matrimonial Track Co-chair).
• Tennessee Bar Journal Editorial Board, 2003-06.
• Judge, Memphis Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
• Court Appointed Special Master, Circuit Court, Thirtieth Judicial District, Memphis, Tenn.

Recognition and Honors:

• Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing, 2024
• Best Lawyers in America
• Memphis Business Journal’s “Best of Bar” Award Winner 2021
• Tennessee Super Lawyers
• “AV Preeminent®” Peer Review Rating: Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
• 10 out of 10 Avvo rating
• Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section, Past Chair
• Inside Memphis Business Family Law “Power Player”
• Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation
• Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame

Selected Seminar Presentations:

• Presenter, “Hidden Assets & Enhanced Financial Investigation: What ‘A List’ Attorneys Know about Discovery Others Don’t,” Tennessee Society of CPAs, Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 24, 2023, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter, with Harold G. Martin, Shannon W. Farr, and Kevin R. Yeanoplos, “Surviving Cross Examination Panel,” Tennessee Society of CPAs, Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 24, 2023, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Complex Assets and Financial Analysis in Divorce,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis VIP Conference (May 3, 2023, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Complex Assets and Financial Analysis in Divorce,” Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section (Apr. 19, 2023, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Marital Balance Sheets, Gill Family Law (Sept. 22, 2022, Memphis, TN).
• Co-presenter, with Katherine Anderson, “Creating High Value Parenting Plans,” Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services Family Law Task Force, (Apr. 22, 2022, Tennessee, online webinar).
• Presenter, “The Business Owner Divorce,” Chattanooga Tax Practitioners (Mar. 23, 2022, Chattanooga, Tenn., online webinar).
• Co-presenter, with  Kurt A. Myers, CPA/ABV, ASA, CBA, CVA and Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CFP, “Professional Practice Valuation Panel,” Tennessee Society of CPAs, Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 20, 2021, Tennessee online webinar).
• Co-presenter, with Kate Anderson, Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section’s Family Law Forum, “How Not to Lose Your Footing in the Marital Estate: Building a Marital Balance Sheet and Making it Work for Your Client” (Oct. 8, 2021, Tennessee online webinar).
• Presenter, Shelby County Divorce Referee Office seminar series “Techniques & Tactics for Tackling Your Divorce File: Part III. Prepare your Pendente Lite Brief & Hearing.” Memphis Bar Association (Mar. 25, 2021, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “The Seven Deadly Since of Divorce: How Divorces End Up One Sided,” Chattanooga Tax Practitioners (Dec. 9, 2020, Chattanooga, Tenn., online webinar).
• Co-presenter, with Anne Hamer, Esq. “The Forensic Accountant’s Full Employment Act: Appreciation of Separate Property,” Tennessee Society of CPAs, Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 20, 2020, online webinar).
• Co-presenter with Cindy J. MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CVA, CDFA “Get Credit Where Credit is Due: Child Tax Credits,” Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section (Nov. 18, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Networking for Introverts,” CLE By the Hour Memphis Bar Association (July 23, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Lunch Box: Leadership & Professional Development” Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLC (July 19, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Cindy J. MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CVA, CDFA “Get Credit Where Credit is Due: Transfer of Child Tax Credits Between Parents,” American Bar Association Family Law Section (July 16, 2019, national online webinar).
• Co-presenter, with Anne Hamer, Esq. “Tennessee Family Law: What’s New? What’s Next” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Mar. 19, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Professional Development for Family Lawyers,” The Landers Firm (Feb. 13, 2019, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter, with Karolina Calhoun, CPA/ABV/CFF, “Getting Command of the Numbers in a Business Valuation” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic and Valuations Services Conference (Oct. 23, 2018, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Tennessee Parental Relocation Strategies,” The Landers Firm (Oct. 19, 2018, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Mediation Preparation in Divorce” Family Law Conference for Tennessee Attorneys, M. Lee Smith Publishers (Oct. 12, 2018, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter, plenary session, “Hot Tips for Clients,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Conference (May 11, 2018, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Lifestyle Analysis: Negotiating Need and Ability to Pay,” The Bradley Law Firm, PLLC “Preparing Your Shelby County Divorce” CLE (Nov. 3, 2017, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Networking 101: Effective Networking as a Marketing Tool,” American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Nov. 8, 2016, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Marketing to Divorce Lawyers – The Inside Scoop,” Association of Divorce Financial Planners Catalyst Conference (Oct. 28, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Co-presenter, “How to Prepare a Marital Balance Sheet for an Attorney,” Association of Divorce Financial Planners Catalyst Conference (Oct. 28, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF and Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic and Valuations Services Conference (Oct. 25, 2016, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Joan Crain, Jeffrey W. Brend, and James M. Godbout, “The Cash Business in Divorce: What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know,”  American Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Conference (May 13, 2016, Atlantis, Bahamas).
• Panelist, “Technology Hot Tips,” and “Managing Your Office,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Conference (May 11, 2016, Atlantis, Bahamas).
• Presenter, “Seven Deadly Sins of Divorce: How Divorces End Up One-Sided,” Institute of Management Accountants Mid-South Chapter (Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 10, 2015).
• Co-presenter with Christopher M. Lovin, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE and Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA, CFA, ABAR, “Direct Examination Strategies: Defusing Troubling Cross­-Examination Topics,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 27, 2015, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter,” Networking 101 for Introverts,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (March 10, 2015, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Presenter, “Destroying Opposing Business Valuation Reports,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 29, 2014, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Find the Money: Understanding Business Tax Returns,” American Bar Association Family Law Section Fall Conference (Oct. 18, 2014, Stowe, Vermont).
• Co-presenter, “Forensic Accounting 101 for Lawyers,” National Business Institute (July 21, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Presenter, “Family Law Case Update,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Southeastern Forensic & Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 28, 2013, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CFP, “Seven Deadly Sins: How Divorces End Up One-Sided,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Sept. 10, 2013, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CFP, “Fraud Investigation: Financial Statements and Love Gone Wrong,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Sept. 10, 2013, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Presenter, “Challenging Opposing Forensic Accountants,” Memphis Bar Association 2013 Bench Bar & Boardroom Conference (May 9, 2013, Destin, Florida).
• Presenter, “Tennessee Divorce Law: What CPAs Need to Know,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Mar. 12, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “The Evolution of Alimony: Where Are We Now,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Mar. 6, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “The Seven Deadly Sins of Divorce,” MLSA-Legal Professionals of Memphis (Jan. 2013, Memphis, Tenn.)
• Presenter, “Ethical Engagement Agreements & Billing,” Memphis Bar Association (Dec. 28, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.)
• Co-presenter with Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, “CPA Services in Divorce and Family Law,” Bisk Education (Aug. 20, 2012, Tampa, FL).
• Co-presenter with Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, “Introduction to Litigation Services,” Bisk Education (Aug. 20, 2012, Tampa, FL).
• Presenter, “Forensic Accounting 101,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Memphis Chapter (Mar. 13, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Money Never Sleeps: Analysis Financial Planners Can Provide Clients and Their Divorce Lawyers,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Jan. 4, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Forensic Accounting in Divorce: What Most Lawyers Don’t Know,” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Forensic and Valuation Services Conference (Oct. 20, 2011, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Seven Deadly Sins of Divorce – How Divorces End-up One Sided,” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Apr. 6, 2011, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Kelly A. Nanney, “Family Lawyer’s Ethics in a Digital World: T’was the Night Before a Board Complaint” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (December 1, 2010, Nashville, TN).
• Co-presenter with Chief Justice Linda Thomas, Supreme Court of Texas, Retired, Dallas, Texas and Mario Ventrelli of Shiller, DuCanto, and Fleck, Chicago, Illinois.”Ex, Lies and Videotape: Defeating Machiavellian Tactics and Lies in Negotiation” American Bar Association Family Law Section Fall Conference (October 22, 2010, Ft. Worth, Texas).
• Instructor, Forensic Accounting Academy, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Consultants’ Training Institute (Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 10, 2010; Wash. DC, Oct. 29, 2010; Dallas, TX, Sept. 24, 2010; Newport Beach, CA, Aug. 13, 2010; Orlando, FL, July 30, 2010; New York City, NY, May 21, 2010; Chicago, IL, Mar. 19, 2010).
• Co-presenter with Michael G. Kaplan, CPA, CVA, CFFA “Ten Ways Attorneys Kill Their Own Experts,” NACVA and the IBA’s 2010 Annual Consultants’ Conference (Miami, FL, Jun. 4, 2010).
• Presenter, “Seven Deadly Sins – How Divorces End Up One-Sided,” Sovereign Wealth Management, Inc. (Memphis, Tenn., Mar. 30, 2010).
• Instructor, Forensic Accounting Academy, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Consultants’ Training Institute (Atlanta, GA, Dec. 11, 2009; Jersey City, NJ, Nov. 13, 2009; Columbus, OH, Oct. 16, 2009; Milwaukee, WI, Aug. 21, 2009; Denver, CO, July 31, 2009; Chicago, IL, June 12, 2009).
• Co-presenter with Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL and W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFP, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” AICPA National Business Valuation Conference (Nov. 15, 2009, San Francisco, CA).
• Presenter, “Business Skills for Attorneys: Managing People Successfully” National Business Institute (NBI) Electronic Seminar (National teleconference, Nov. 10, 2009).
• Co-presenter with Patrick Mason, Esq., “Prenuptial Agreements” Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis (Nov. 4, 2009, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF “Must Know Cases for the Expert Witness” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services (Oct. 18, 2009, Brentwood, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with Mario Ventrelli, Chicago, IL, Melissa Avery, Indianapolis, IN, and Walter Pagano, NY, NY “Machiavellian Negotiation and Mediation Tactics” AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference (Orlando, FL, Sept. 25, 2009).
• Co-presenter with Thomas Burrage, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, Albuquerque, NM “Family Law Workshop” AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference (Orlando, FL, Sept. 23, 2009).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFP, “Business Valuation: What You Need to Know in Tennessee” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (July 29, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video at www.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CFP, “Business Valuation: Who to Hire, How to Get Started” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (July 29, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video atwww.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Co-presenter with Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL and W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” NACVA and the IBA’s 2009 Annual Consultants’ Conference (May 29, 2009, Boston, Mass.).
• Presenter with Patrick Mason, Esq., “Prenuptial Agreements” Memphis Tax Watch (May 6, 2009, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Advanced Accounting for Lawyers” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (March 25, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video at www.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Presenter, “Intermediate Accounting for Lawyers” Tennessee Bar Association WebCast (January 21, 2009, Nashville, TN). Available as Online Video at www.TnBarU.com for one year following original broadcast.
• Presenter, “Defeating the Nefarious Business Owner Spouse” and “High Conflict Depositions” Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference (Nov. 11, 2008, Jackson, Miss.)
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFP, CFF and Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL, “Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services (Oct. 20, 2008, Franklin, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “How Divorces End Up One-sided” American Society of Women Accountants Music City Chapter (May 16, 2008, Nashville, TN).
• Presenter, “How Divorces End Up One-sided” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Memphis Chapter (Mar. 11, 2008, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Tennessee Divorce Law” Christian Psychological Center (Jan. 10, 2008, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorce” National Business Institute (Dec. 14, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Co-presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP “Analyzing Financial Discovery in Divorce: The Seven Deadly Sins” Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference (Nov. 27, 2007, Jackson, Miss.)
• Presenter, “Divorce Failures – Missed Opportunities and Dark Corners” American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants Fall Meeting and Education Conference (Nov. 9, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana).
• Presenter, “Defeating the Nefarious Business Owner Spouse in Divorce: Understanding Accounting Information Flow, Financial Statements and Forensic Accounting” Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP (Oct, 4, 2007, Chicago, Ill.).
• Presenter, “Prenuptial Agreements” Tennessee Attorneys Memo Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners (Sep. 28, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with Christine Baker, CPA/ABV, Rehmann Consulting, Grand Rapids, Michigan, “Managing Business Valuation Engagements” American Bar Association Family Law Section Annual Convention (Aug. 11, 2007, San Francisco, Cal.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Tennessee Business Valuation Law – Part 2” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education (January 2007, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Associate & Paralegal Training: Analyzing Financial Discovery in Divorce – Parts 1 and 2” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education available at www.TBA.org and TennBarU (January 2007, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Deposition and Trial Testimony Tips, Business Valuation and Forensic Accounting Case Law Update, and Trends in Forensic Accounting” Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation and Litigation Support Conference (Nov. 16, 2006, Jackson, Miss.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, “Analyzing Financial Discovery in Divorce” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Nov. 14, 2006, Knoxville, Tenn.; Nov. 15, 2006, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Luncheon Speaker and Panelist, “Developing and Managing a Successful Valuation/Litigation Consulting Practice” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services (Nov. 3, 2006, Franklin, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Machiavellian Divorce Negotiating Techniques” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Memphis Chapter (Oct. 10, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Divorce Coaching – Attorneys and Psychologists Working Together” Memphis Area Psychological Association (June 27, 2006 , Memphis, Tenn.)
• Presenter, “Forensic Accounting in Divorce Litigation” Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Memphis Chapter (Feb. 8, 2005 , Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Tennessee Business Valuation Law” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education (January 2005, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance , CPA, CVA, CFP, “Utilizing a Forensic Accountant in a Divorce” Tennessee Bar Association On-line Continuing Legal Education (January 2005, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Moderator, panel discussion including Judge Karen R. Williams and Laura Morgan, Esq., Virginia “Child Support Guidelines” Tennessee Bar Association Juvenile & Children’s Law Section and Young Lawyers Division (Dec. 2004, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, “Financial Aspects of Divorce” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Nov. 8, 2004, Knoxville, Tenn.; Nov. 9, 2004, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Nov. 10, 2004, Nashville, Tenn.; Nov. 11, 2004, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, with Gary Shockley, Esq., Nashville, Tenn.; Jim Vines, Nashville, Tenn.; Barbara Holmes, Nashville, Tenn. “Conducting Effective Meetings” Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Conference (Jan. 17, 2004, Nashville, Tenn.).
• Presenter with Randall Kessler, Esq., Atlanta, Ga.; Barry Gold, Esq., Chattanooga, Tenn.; W. Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, Memphis, Tenn.; Rebecca Caperton, Ph.D., Memphis, Tenn. “Family Law Practice Management + Preparing Your Forensic Psychologist and Accountant Experts” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Dec. 17, 2002, Knoxville, Tenn.; Dec. 18, 2002, Nashville, Tenn.; Dec. 19, 2002, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Seeking Modification of Alimony Due to Retirement” Memphis Bar Association (Aug. 20, 2002, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter with Shannon P. Pratt and Z. Christopher Mercer, “Business Valuation Seminar” Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section (Sept. 27, 2001, Nashville, Tenn.; Sept. 28, 2001, Memphis, Tenn.; Oct. 4. 2001, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Oct. 5, 2001, Knoxville, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Evidence & Discovery for Calculation of Child Support for Self-Employed Obligors” Memphis Bar Association (Sept. 2000, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Estate Planning and Divorce” Memphis Bar Association Estate Planning Series (Oct. 1999, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Tax and Estate Planning in Divorce” Memphis Tax Watch (Mar. 1999, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Procedural Basics of a Simple Divorce” Memphis Bar Association (Feb. 1999, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Trial Advocacy Course, “Cross Examination” University of Memphis School of Law (Oct. 1998, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, “Evidence and Calculation of Child Support for Self-Employed Obligors” Memphis Bar Association (Apr. 1998, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Trial Advocacy Course, “Closing Statements” University of Memphis School of Law (Nov. 1997, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Presenter, Pre-trial Practice Course, “Planning for Appeal in Motion Practice” University of Memphis School of Law, (Apr. 1996, Memphis, Tenn.).

Selected Public Speaking, Media, and Press:

• Interviewee, TN law says you can record conversations, but must be part of it, WKRN News 2 Nashville ABC, Mark Kelly (Sep. 26, 2024).
• Interviewee, Bah humbug: The post-holiday season is peak for divorce, Aaron Fleming, The Daily Memphian (Jan. 14, 2024).
• Cited, Dad abandons his children after starting a new family: ‘Heartbroken’, Rick Schindler, WorldTimeTodays,  (Dec. 18, 2022).
• Cited in numerous Newsweek.com articles by Maria Azzurra Volpe: Internet Urges 40-Year-Old to Dump Boyfriend Over Single Friend (Sept. 7, 2022), Mom Praised After Dumping Man for Sleeping Instead of Caring for Their Kids (July 19, 2022), Wife Probing Husband Over Not Wearing Wedding Band in Hospital Sparks Fury (July 8, 2022), Man Raging With Wife for Being 7 Minutes Late Ending Work Sparks Fury (Sept. 26, 2022), Woman Who Didn’t Stop Her Husband’s Affair as She ‘Wasn’t in Love’ Backed (Nov. 11, 2022), Dad Who Kept His Affair Secret for 11 Years Slammed: “Take Responsibility” (Nov. 12, 2022), Shock as Mom Claims Ex-Husband ‘Doesn’t Like’ Daughter As She Resembles Her (Nov. 16, 2022), Dad Leaving His Kids After Starting New Family Blasted: ‘Heartbroken’ (Dec. 18, 2022).
• Contributor, My Ex-Wife Slept With My Brother While We Were Married—What Should I Do?, Newsweek.com, Leonie Helm, (Aug. 18, 2022).
• Podcast guest, Family Law Attorney on Custody Game Theory, Divorce Matters Podcast, Mark Fidelman (Mar. 1, 2022, Apple Podcasts).
• Quoted, Country Singer Sam Hunt’s Pregnant Wife Files For Divorce — Claims He’s A Cheater!, PerezHilton.com (Feb. 22, 2022).
• Podcast guest, Family Law Attorney and I Debate Judicial Bias, Divorce Matters Podcast, Mark Fidelman (Feb. 18, 2022, Apple Podcasts).
• Interviewee, “Family attorney gives holiday co-parenting tips,” WREG Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Dec. 16, 2021, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Contributor, “How to Divorce a Narcissist” Carmen Jacob, UpJourney.com (Nov. 5, 2021).
• Contributor, “How to Ask for a Divorce Peacefully” Carmen Jacob, UpJourney.com (June 29, 2021).
• Interviewee “Monthly payments to American families start next month. Here’s what you need to know” Alex Coleman, WREG News Channel 3 (June 28, 2021, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Contributor, “How to Get Over a Narcissist (According to 11 Experts)” Carmen Jacob, UpJourney.com (June 22, 2021).
• Interviewee, “The Great Resignation: Workers leave old jobs for new priorities” Don Wade, The Daily Memphian (June 21, 2021).
• Interviewee, “When it comes to heated divorce, pets aren’t people too” Associated Press, Leanne Italie (June 21, 2021).
• Interviewee, “Tax experts provide advice for families that qualify for Child Tax Credit” Alex Coleman, WREG News Channel 3 (June 21, 2021, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Podcast guest, “The Forensic Accounting Deskbook” Melissa Gragg, BusinessValuationStL on YouTube (Mar. 23, 2021).
• Podcast guest, Business Valuations from a Divorce Attorney’s Perspective, Melissa Gragg, BusinessValuationStL on YouTube, iHeartRadio (Nov. 17, 2020).
• Podcast guest, Ask Alan! The Podcast Episode 5: Alan Interviews Miles Mason, The Crone Law Firm on YouTube (June 26, 2020).
• Interviewee, “Wise Step Before Marriage,” DeSoto Magazine, Jackie Sheckler Finch (June 2020).
• Interviewee, “Some fear social distancing may lead to depression, suicide” WREG News Channel 3, Alex Coleman (Apr. 17, 2020, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Pandemic creates a new stress for separated parents,” WREG News Channel 3, Alex Coleman (Apr. 14, 2020, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “The Safe at Home program,” WREG Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Feb. 18, 2020, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Attorney: Navigating Divorce Part Science, Part Art,” Daily Memphian, Toni Lepeska (Feb. 9, 2020, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Great Memphis Homes: Mason’s Masterpiece,” Memphis Magazine, Anne Cunningham O’Neill (Dec. 2019, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Quoted, Lifestyle Analysis in Divorce Cases: Investigating Sepnding and Finding Hidden Income and Assets, Second Edition, Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, published by ABA Family Law Section, 2020.
• Interviewee, “Divorce Lawyer Joins Community Redevelopment Agency,” Memphis Business Journal, Michelle Corbet (Feb. 17, 2017, Memphis, Tennesse).
• Interviewee, “How Young is Too Young to be Left Alone,” WREG News Channel 3, Mike Surani and April Thompson (Dec. 28, 2016, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Study: These are the peak times for divorce,” CNN, AJ Willingham (Aug. 24, 2016).
• Interviewee, “Tracking Digital Clues in a Divorce,” WMC-TV Action News 5, Kendall Kirkham (Feb. 11, 2016, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Memphis Divorce Attorneys Prepare for Same-Sex Separations,” Memphis Daily News, Bill Dries (August 8, 2015, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Tennessee gets a “D” for shared parenting after divorce,” WREG Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Nov. 17, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Escape Plan for Domestic Violence Victims,” WREG Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Adam Hammond (Sept. 16, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “NFL Star’s Arrest Sparks Debate Over Spanking,” Local 24 Evening News, Rudi Williams (Sept. 15, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “Why People Stay in Violent Relationships,” Fox 13, Good Morning Memphis, Valerie Calhoun (Sept. 10, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Quoted, “Why a Forensic Accountant Belongs on Your Divorce Team,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Sept. 4, 2014).
• Interviewee, “Husband Calls FOX13 After Shooting Wife,” Fox 13 News, Darrell Greene (Sept. 2, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, “List: Collierville Residents More Likely to Have Extramarital Affairs,” WMC-TV Action News 5, Jason Miles (July 22, 2014, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Quoted, “Dividing Stock Options And Restricted Stock In Divorce,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Mar. 19, 2014).
• Interviewee, “In January, ‘ex’ marks the spot,” CNN, Sarah LeTrent (Jan. 17, 2014, updated Jan. 9, 2017).
• Interviewee, “How a Shocking Legal Case in California Could Affect You,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Corie Ventura (Jan. 1, 2014, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Tennessee Same Sex Marriage Lawsuit,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Nov. 26, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “If Your Husband Owns A Business, Watch Out For SIDS (Sudden Income Deficit Syndrome) Once Divorce Proceedings Start,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Oct. 10, 2013).
• Interviewee, “Women Buying Positive Pregnancy Tests Online To Trick Men,” WREG News Channel 3, Adam Hammond (Sept. 5, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Murder Victim’s Children Fight Accused Killer, Stepfather Over Estate,” ABC 24, Jackie Orozco (July 1, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.)
• Interviewee, “Forced To Pay Even Though You’re Not The Daddy,” WREG News Channel 3, Stephanie Scurlock (May 2, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Owe Child Support? No Tax Refund,” WREG News Channel 3, Sabrina Hall (Feb. 1, 2013, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “What A Divorcing Woman Needs To Know About Her Husband’s Cash-Based Business,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Jan. 30, 2013).
• Interviewee, “Domestic Violence Victim Living in the Dark, and in Fear,” WREG News Channel 3, Sabrina Hall (Dec. 27, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “Financial Strategies for Divorcing A Narcissist,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Dec. 11, 2012).
• Interviewee, “Attorney Says Hiding Assets Not Uncommon In Divorce,” WREG New Channel 3, April Thompson, (Nov. 27, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “New Documents in Southaven Mayor’s Divorce,” ABC 24, Eli Ross (Nov. 21, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Holidays with Blended Families,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Nov. 19, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “More To The Story Of The Guy With 20+ Kids” WREG News Channel 3, Sabrina Hall (Nov. 13, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Aldermen say Mayor Davis Dodges Child Support, He Dodged our Cameras Too,” WREG News Channel 3, Wayne Carter (Nov. 12, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Deadbeat Dad with 25 Kids Owes Thousands of Dollars,” WREG News Channel 3, Sabrina Hall (Nov. 8, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Unusual Indicators Show Economy is Improving in Shelby County,” ABC 24, Jackie Orozco (Oct. 10, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.)
• Interviewee, “Multiple Parents Law in Tennessee,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (July 12, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Memphis Father of 21 Sometimes Pays As Little As $6 A Month,” WREG News Channel 3, Sabrina Hall (June 14, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Gay Divorce,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (June 4, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Custody Battles,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (May 16, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “21 Signs That Your Husband May Be Hiding Marital Assets During Your Divorce,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Mar. 20, 2012).
• Quoted, “Divorcing Women: Here’s Where Husbands Typically Hide Assets,” Forbes.com, Jeffrey A. Landers (Mar. 14, 2012).
• Interviewee, “Man With Two Wives Arrested After Missing Court Date,’ WMC-TV News, Jason Miles (Feb. 22, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Divorce Atty. Mason Writes Forensic Accounting Book,’ Memphis Daily News, Bill Dries (Jan. 19, 2012, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “To Marry or Not: Changing Trends in America,’ Fox 13 News, Ernie Freeman (Feb. 25, 2011, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Divorce, Facebook, and Social Media,” WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Dec. 17, 2009, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “Are You Still Following ‘Old School’ Deposition Testimony?” BV Wire, Business Valuation Resources (Aug. 12, 2009).
• Interviewee, “After Economy Induced Détente, Divorces Rise Again” The Memphis Daily News, Rebekah Hearn (May 7, 2009, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Can Mary Winkler Get Her Kids Back?” ABC News.com, Scott Michels (Sept. 12, 2007, New York, NY).
• Interviewee, “Winkler’s “Oprah Talk”: Helpful or Hurtful?” WREG News Channel 3, Dennis Turner (Sept. 11, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Matthew Winkler’s Parents Try To Stop Mary’s Oprah Appearance,” Eye Witness News, ABC 24, Sarah Buduson (Sept. 10, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Ask the Attorney: Child Support, Fox 13 Good Morning Memphis, (April 25, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Prenuptial Agreements, Fox 13 Good Morning Memphis, Ernie Freeman (Feb. 14, 2007, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Surviving Stressful Family Situations around the Holidays, Fox 13 Good Morning Memphis, Ernie Freeman (Dec. 18, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Co-parenting Through the Holidays, WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Dec. 14, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Attorneys refer clients to divorce coaches for guidance on smooth ending to marriage” Memphis Business Journal, K. Denise Jennings (December 8, 2006).
• Interviewee, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, prevalence of the problem in Tennessee, and resources available to victims, WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (Oct. 2, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, “Crone & Mason looks to solve problem before backing a client in the courtroom,” Memphis Business Journal, Michael Sheffield (Oct. 1, 2006, Memphis, Tennessee).
• Interviewee, Domestic violence awareness and resources available to victims in Memphis area, WRVR-FM , Mandy Morgan (Sept. 17, 2006 , Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “Divorce Coach: A New Profession Helps People Cut Through the End Zone of a Long-Term Relationship” Memphis Commercial Appeal, Alex Doniach (July 13, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Discussed divorcing parents working together for the benefit of children, WREG-TV Live at 9, Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman (May 8, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Guest Lecturer, Mediation strategy and Tennessee property division law, Jean Munroe Mediation Training, (Apr. 8, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Guest Lecturer, Corporate and White Collar Crime, Forensic accounting and jurisdiction, University of Memphis, (Mar. 27, 2006, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Detecting cheating spouses, WREG-TV News Channel 3, Stephanie Scurlock (Nov. 2005, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Living Wills, Action News 5, WMC-TV, Ben Watson (Mar. 27, 2005 , Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Proposed Covenant Marriage Law, Action News 5, WMC-TV, Ben Watson (Mar. 2005, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Panelist, with James Strickland, Discussing Catholic Church and priest controversy, Impact, ABC-24 and UPN 30, television news program, Mike Fleming, (Apr. 27, 2002, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Panelist, with Judge Karen R. Williams, Discussing new parenting plan law, Impact ABC-24 and UPN 30, television news program, Mike Fleming (Dec. 15, 2001, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Quoted, “The Long Arm of an Ex” Lawyers Weekly USA, Dianna Digges (Nov. 12, 2001).
• Interviewee, “Law Would Place Divorce Focus on Kids” Memphis Business Journal, Christy Watts Kelly (April 22, 1999).
• Interviewee, “Child Support Change Takes Travel Expense into Consideration” Memphis Business Journal, Christy Watts Kelly (April 22, 1999).
• Regular Guest and Commentator, Answering legal questions from the listening audience and various legal and political commentaries “Ask the Lawyers” WREC-600, Mike Fleming Radio Show (1996-2003, Memphis, Tenn.).
• Interviewee, Child Support Collection, WREG Channel 3, News First television program (1995, Memphis, Tenn.).

Selected Publications:

• Author, “A Quick Start Guide to Reading Tax Returns” Family Advocate, ABA Family Law Section Vol. 46, No. 4 (Spring 2024).
• Author, “You Are the Father! Untangling Custody Rights in Tennessee Between Unmarried Parents” 59 Tennessee Bar Journal, 6 (Nov/Dec 2023).
• Author, “Alcoholism & Family Law: Step-by-Step Guide to Warning Signs, Testing and Monitoring” 58 Tennessee Bar Journal, 4 (July/Aug 2022).
• Author, “Changes to Tennessee Child Support Guidelines in 2020” 37 Memphis Lawyer, 2 (Aug. 2020).
• Author, “Social Security Benefits: Strategies for Divorcing Spouses” 31 South Carolina Lawyer, 5 (Mar. 2020) (reprinted in the magazine of the South Carolina Bar by permission of the Tennessee Bar Journal).
• Author, “Dual Roles in Custody Litigation: Ethical Conflicts with Therapeutic and Forensic Roles” 56 Tennessee Bar Journal, 3 (Mar. 2020).
• Author, The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section (2019).
• Author, The Tennessee Divorce Client’s Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know, Second Edition, Word Association (2019).
• Contributing author, “Measuring Client Satisfaction,” 101+ Practical Solutions for the Family Lawyer: Sensible Answers to Common Problems, Fourth Edition, Edited by Gregg Herman, American Bar Association Family Law Section (2019).
• Author, “Social Security Benefits: Strategies for Divorcing Spouses” 55 Tennessee Bar Journal, 6 (June 2019).
• Co-author with Cindy J. MacAulay, CPA/CFF, CVA, CDFA, “Who Gets the Credit? Calculating the New Child Tax Credits in Your Parenting Plan” 55 Tennessee Bar Journal, 3 (Mar. 2019).
• Author, “2018 TN Legislative Update: Child Marriage, Grandparent Visitation, Orders of Protection, Plus More,” Tennessee Attorneys Memo, Vol. 43, No. 36, p. 3-6 (Sept. 3, 2018).  Reprint from Tennessee Family Law Blog at MemphisDivorce.com.
• Author, “Don’t Make Her Choose: Why Parents Should Never Ask Children What Visitation They Want” 54 Tennessee Bar Journal, 9 (Sep. 2018).
• Author, “Qualified and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation and Divorce,” Tennessee Attorneys Memo, Vol. 43, No. 19, p. 2-4 (May 7, 2018). Reprint from Tennessee Family Law Blog at MemphisDivorce.com.
• Author, “Retirement May Have to Wait” 52 Tennessee Bar Journal, 10 (Oct. 2016).
• Co-author, with Laura A. Valade, Esq., “5 Things Family Lawyers Should Know About Drug Testing,” 33 Memphis Lawyer, 4 (2016).
• Author, “A Guide to the Independent Child Custody Evaluation” 51 Tennessee Bar Journal, 11 (Nov. 2015).
• Author, Finding Hidden Income and Secreted Assets in Divorce, Georgia Bar Association Family Law Section newsletter, Summer 2015.
• Author, Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support Worksheets: Building a Constructive Future for Your Family, Word Association, 2014.
• Author, Book review: The Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook: Rules and Procedures for Effective Advocacy, First Edition by Steven N. Peskind, Tennessee Bar Journal, Dec. 1, 2013.
• Author, Tennessee Parent Relocation Law, Word Association, 2013. (Out of print)
• Author, The Tennessee Divorce Client’s Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know, Word Association (2012).
• Author, “Grab the Documents” 35 Family Advocate, 1 (Summer 2012). Family Advocate is published by American Bar Association Family Law Section and is distributed quarterly to its members nationwide.
• Author, The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section (2011).
• Author, “Daubert Challenges Increase When Forensics Enter the Valuation Process” Business Valuation Update, Business Valuation Resources, LLC (Vol. 16, No. 8, August 2010).
• Co-author with Sandy Klevan, CPA/ABV, “Follow the Money: The Lifestyle Analysis” 31 Family Advocate, 4 (Spring 2009). Family Advocate is published by American Bar Association Family Law Section and is distributed quarterly to its members nationwide.
• Author, “Engaging a Business Valuation Expert” The Family Law Review, published by the Georgia Bar Association Family Law Section (May 2006).
• Author, “Equally Shared Parenting Bill Withdrawn” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (May 2006).
• Author, Hot Tips, “The Search for Hidden Income” Family Advocate, American Bar Association Family Law Section (Vol. 26, No. 2, Fall 2003).
• Author, “Proposed Life Insurance Provision for Permanent Parenting Plans” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (May 2003).
• Author, “Calculation of Child Support for Self-employed Obligors” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (Dec. 2001).
• Author, “New Laws: Automatic Injunctions & Marital Property Definitions” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (June 2001).
• Author, “Client’s Introduction to Tennessee’s New Parenting Plan Law” Family Practice, TBA Family Law Section (Apr. 2001).
• State Reporter for Tennessee, American Bar Association Family Law Section, Family Law Quarterly, “Family Law in the Fifty States” (1998-99).
• Author, “Basic Tax Issues a Family Law Attorney Should Consider When Drafting a Marital Dissolution Agreement” 34 Tennessee Bar Journal, 6 (Nov./Dec. 1998).
• Co-author with James J. Webb, Jr., “Y2K Promises Network of Legal Snares” Memphis Business Journal (Sept. 3, 1998).
• Acknowledged in New Families, New Finances by Emily W. Card and Christie Watts Kelly, published nationally by John Wiley & Sons (1998).
• Acknowledged and quoted in The Single Parents Money Guide by Emily Card and Christie Watts Kelly, published nationally by Macmillan (1996).

Admissions:

• Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
• U. S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
• U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education:

• Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis State University (J.D.), Recipient, Cecil C. Humphreys Fellowship, Memphis State University Law Review.
• University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (B.S., Accounting). Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Honorary
• A.B.A. Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, Houston, Texas (1995).
• Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, Tenn. (1998-99).
• Forensic Accounting Academy, Consultants’ Training Institute, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), San Diego, Cal. (2008).
• Matrimonial Litigation Support Workshop, Consultants’ Training Institute, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), San Antonio, Texas (2008).

Personal & Community:

• With wife Sharon, parent to three children.
• Orpheum Theatre Group, Board of Directors (2021 – current).
• Memphis & Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency, Board Vice-Chair (2017-2022: Mayor Jim Strickland appointee).
• Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association, Board of Directors (President 2007-08; Member 2003 – 2017).
• St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Guild, Member.
• Alabama Alumni Association, Memphis Chapter, Member.
• Blue Streak Scholarship Fund, Inc., Officer, Board of Directors (2004-2006)
• Marguerite Piazza St. Jude Gala, Board Committee (2003-06).
• The National Conference for Community and Justice, Regional Board of Directors (1996-2005) and Vice-Chair (2003-05).
• Partners Program, Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section, taught classes at local high schools about marriage and family law (1996-97, 2002).
• Op-Act, Inc., Board of Directors and Vice President, United Way agency providing special day-care needs for at-risk school-age children in north Memphis area (1994-97).