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At Thomas Family Law, we truly believe every client deserves to have his or her family law case handled by a dedicated, knowledgeable lawyer. Whether you need help with a divorce filing, a child custody dispute or any other related matter, we are committed to providing you with unparalleled service as well as finding efficient, creative ways to resolve even the most difficult of family law issues.

We have the experience, the talent and sophistication to represent clients who have unique challenges, and ability to deliver the best possible outcome.

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Owner /attorney

Justin K. Thomas

Justin has owned Thomas Family Law since 2011, and he has developed a reputation for providing honest, effective, and personalized representation to clients throughout Germantown, Memphis, and the Mid-South area.  Justin is also licensed in Mississippi and has extensive experience handling family law and divorce cases for individuals throughout North Mississippi.

In order to provide the best possible counsel and representation to clients, Justin’s practice focuses exclusively on family law and divorce cases. This enables Justin and the rest of our legal team to deliver top-notch legal service to each and every client that walks through our doors. Above all else, he is focused on ensuring his clients' legal issues are resolved efficiently and favorably, whether through trial or through strategic negotiations.

Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW: Juris Doctor (2005)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS: B.B.A., magna cum laude (2002)

Accolades

• Super Lawyers® (2014-2020)

• Memphis Business Journal Best of the Bar (2017, 2018)

• Memphis Business Quarterly "Family Law Power Players" (2014)

• Avvo Superb (10/10) Rating

• Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in TN

Bar Admissions

• Tennessee (2005)

• Mississippi (2007)

Activities & Affiliations

• ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, graduate

• Memphis Bar Association-Family Section, member

• Mississippi Bar Association, member

• American Bar Association, member

• Published author

Community Involvement

• Memphis Suit Project, co-founder (2014-2019)

• University of Memphis M-Club Board Member and Vice President (2014-2016)

ATTORNEY

Emily R. Payne

Ms. Payne is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and attended the University of Mississippi for both undergraduate and law school. There she received two Bachelor’s Degrees in Classical Studies and Political Science as well as her Juris Doctorate.

As a law student, Ms. Payne spent most of her time with the University’s Child Advocacy Clinic. In this role she acted as a student attorney, helping families with guardianships, adoptions, and custody arrangements. Through the free clinic, Ms. Payne was able to serve as a Guardian ad Litem, which taught her to conduct thorough investigations in child custody matters and make a report and recommendation to the court based on the best interests of the minor child. Ms. Payne also volunteered with the University of Mississippi Pro-Bono Initiative, which partners with the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, as well as other organizations, to provide free legal aid to those in need. Previously, Ms. Payne interned under Chancellor Robert Logan where she was able to learn the ins and outs of Mississippi Chancery Court practice.

Today, Ms. Payne concentrates her practice in areas of divorce, child custody and support, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, adoptions, guardianships, and other areas of family law.

Paralegal / office manager

Heather Smith

An experienced paralegal, Heather has worked with Justin K. Thomas since November 2009. Heather expertly cares for clients throughout their experience with the firm, assists attorneys in court pleadings and preparations and ensures the day-to-day operations of the business run smoothly.