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Two Tennessee Attorneys Named Rising Stars

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Super LawyersTwo Cordell & Cordell Tennessee attorneys were recently recognized as Rising Stars in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers. 

Kimberly Gray and Tiffany Yates each earned the distinction for the second consecutive year. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Franklin divorce attorney Kimberly Gray
Franklin divorce attorney Kimberly Gray

Ms. Gray is a team leader in the firm’s Franklin, Tenn. office and has been recognized by Cordell & Cordell several times for her performance and commitment to client service. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law and has presented at Cordell & Cordell’s “10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce” seminars.

Ms. Yates is a senior attorney in the Fort Worth, Texas, office but previously worked out of the firm’s Memphis, Tenn., office. She was named one of Cordell & Cordell’s Regional Top Performers in 2013 and Overall Top Attorney in 2012. She has also participated in multiple training programs through the National Institute of Trial Advocates and is trained as a Court Appointed Special Advocate where she works with abused and neglected children.

Fort Worth divorce attorney Tiffany Yates
Fort Worth divorce attorney Tiffany Yates

The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

Lawyers are asked to nominate the best attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. They are instructed to nominate lawyers they have personally observed in action — whether as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other firsthand courtroom observation.

Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices

Written by Joseph E. Cordell

Co-Founder, Principal Partner
Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices

Joseph E. Cordell is the Principal Partner at Cordell and Cordell, P.C., which he founded in 1990 with his wife, Yvonne. Over the past 25 years, the firm has grown to include more than 100 offices in 30 states, as well as internationally in the United Kingdom. Mr. Cordell is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri and received his LL.M. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph E. Cordell was named one of the Top 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Missouri.

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