Miles Mason, Sr. writes letters to clients documenting and listing objectives and describing the overall process. What comes next at each stage? Covering the big picture to reduce stress. This helps when clients forget the plan.

Miles Mason, Sr. talks learning modes and why lawyers should write out “The Plan” for clients. The process and strategies. People learn differently. Share knowledge for the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic staff members, with examples. Clients can refer to this when they forget “The Plan.”

In Person v. Zoom v. Call v. eMail: Talking to Your Divorce Lawyer. Miles Mason, Sr. prefers in person meetings for all important and confidential discussions. Interruptions are death to productivity. Let’s schedule a time to meet in person when mutually convenient.

To learn more:

Family Law is a Career with Meaning & Purpose

To learn more:

Family Law is a Career with Meaning & Purpose

Thank you to Anne Davis and the rest of the Family Law Section committee for organizing this event and of course, the sponsors.

Joe and Danielle

Tiffany and Miles

See group photo here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQs0cs-jokj/

Joe with Chancellor Kasey Culbreath

by Joseph Smith

I was truly honored to speak at the 2025 Fall Tennessee Judicial Conference, where Tennessee’s judges and court professionals gather to exchange ideas and strengthen our shared commitment to justice.

A heartfelt thank you to the Tennessee Judicial Conference and the Tennessee Supreme Court/Administrative Office of the Courts for the invitation and for organizing such an impactful event.

It was a privilege to co-present with Chancellor Kasey Culbreath, whose insight and perspective elevated our discussion and made this session especially meaningful.

Shelby County Judges at Judicial Conference with Joseph Smith

It was also a pleasure to see members of the Shelby County judiciary who attended the presentation and continue to demonstrate strong support for advancing the practice of family law across our state.

Special appreciation to Ariel Borne and John Crawford, M.Ed., both with the Administrative Office of the Courts, for their exceptional coordination and dedication to supporting judicial education in Tennessee.

Opportunities such as this reinforce how fortunate I am to practice family law in a state with such a dedicated and collaborative judiciary.

To learn more:

Family Law is a Career with Meaning & Purpose

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The Tennessee Divorce Process: How Divorces Work Start to Finish

To learn more:

The Tennessee Divorce Process: How Divorces Work Start to Finish