Joanna McCracken | Nashville Divorce Lawyer

Joanna McCracken works primarily as a litigator focusing on domestic and family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, parental rights, and adoption. She is the recipient the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ 10 Best for Client Satisfaction Award of 2015. In addition to domestic work, Ms. McCracken defends and prosecutes general litigation cases arising from premises and product liability, and handles disputes, negotiations, and transactions in the real estate and entertainment industries.

Ms. McCracken brings a wealth of life experience to her legal practice. Prior to practicing law, she worked on Nashville’s Music Row in music publishing and copyright administration. Ms. McCracken also spent time actively involved in Middle Tennessee’s real estate business including holding a real estate broker’s license. Her prior careers have uniquely positioned Ms. McCracken to advise her domestic clients regarding real and intellectual property issues during divorce.  

Ms. McCracken earned her Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law where she was the recipient of several scholarship awards. Ms. McCracken earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in African Studies in 1998 from London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies, with a major in the Swahili language. Ms. McCracken is originally from London, England; she travelled extensively, including through many countries in Africa and Europe, before settling in the United States in 2002.

Through her unique background and diverse experience, Ms. McCracken has honed exceptional advocacy skills. She ardently represents her clients with the compassion and fortitude they deserve to ensure their best interests are both recognized and protected.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Hall Booth Smith, P.C.	Nashville, TN	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Nashville School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2013
London University School of Oriental and African Studies	B.A.	African Studies	1998

State / Court	Date
Tennessee	2013

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  American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  American Bar Association
  Tennessee Bar Association
  Nashville Bar Association
  The Copyright Society of the South
  Broadcast Music Inc.

• American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ 10 Best for Client Satisfaction Award of 2015.

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2013) Licensed as Attorney in Tennessee. Verified with Tennessee Bar Association.	November 10, 2015

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