With over 24 years of experience, Melanie Lepp has been offering high-quality services and is committed to providing experienced and personalized representation to all clients. She will work hard and do everything within her power to attain favorable results in your case. We make it our priority to handle your case in the most expeditious and economically possible manner. You can count on us for legal representation in cases related to low-cost divorce, child custody, disability and more.
Services/Products
Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Social Security Disability, Wills, Power of Attorney, Auto Accidents, Work Injuries, Wrongful Death and Probate. We also offer a free initial consultation.
When someone in Rutherford County is going through a divorce there are many things to think about such as finding a new home, separating physical property, hashing out the details for child support, and negotiating the terms of child custody… Read More
Child Custody and Visitation
Murfreesboro Child Custody Lawyers For parents who are divorcing, the establishment of a child custody and visitation agreement that will allow them to maintain the quality of their relationships with their children is essential. Because of that level of importance that people place on these issues, custody and visitation can become great sources of conflict during the divorce.
Paternity
Sometimes courts need to step in to determine paternity when there is a dispute. However, courts do not always get it right when establishing paternity, which causes problems for all involved… Read More
Tennessee law provides protection orders for victims of domestic violence, sexual assaults and stalking. A protection order is a civil order signed by a judge that prohibits an abuser from doing certain things, such as going to a certain location or contacting a victim…. Read More
Assault
At Sandra L. M. Smith, Esq. and Melanie Lepp, P.C., the Murfreesboro domestic assault attorneys can help you defend yourself against accusations of domestic violence in hearings regarding any possible, temporary protective order. We know what is at stake when you are faced with the possibility of having to live under a restraining order, and we will work to help you.
Juvenile Crimes
Murfreesboro Paternity and Custody Attorneys Juvenile law matters reach major decisions about the lives of children and can have a very serious impact on their relationships with parents, grandparents and others. Ensuring that those decisions create positive outcomes is a critical responsibility. The most wise step that you can take toward ensuring positive outcomes is to secure the representation of experienced family law counsel.
Restraining Order
Murfreesboro Order of Protection Lawyers When accusations of domestic violence arise, the situation needs to be handled aggressively and competently to ensure that your rights are protected. Accusations of domestic violence are taken very seriously by law enforcement and the courts, and can have very serious negative consequences that are both immediate and long lasting. Take action now to defend yourself against a restraining order and the immense impact that it can have on your life.
Sandie’s practice has encompassed Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation, Labor and Employment Law, Family and Divorce matters and Juvenile Law. Over the years of private practice, her work has focused on Family, Divorce and Juvenile Law. It is in the Family Law forum where over 90% of her practice is now concentrated. Sandie has logged hundreds of courtroom hours, and is dedicated to providing experienced and aggressive representation to her clients while at the same time striving to help families through the stress and difficulty brought by legal actions.
At Sandra L. M. Smith, Esq. and Melanie Lepp, P.C., our Murfreesboro personal injury attorneys have decades of combined experience in helping individuals secure the medical and financial resources that they will need to help put their lives back to the way they were before they were hurt. We utilize the skill and depth of knowledge of the law that we have developed over the years to create strategies that effectively pursue the compensation our clients need.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Murfreesboro Social Security Disability Lawyer Are you unable to work because of a disabling condition or injury? Have you applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Has your application for either of these programs been rejected?
Dog Bites
Have You Been Injured Through the Negligence of Another? From dog bites to pedestrian accidents and slip-and-fall accidents, being injured through someone else’s negligence can have a very serious, negative impact on your quality of life. We can help you pursue claims against all responsible parties to help make you whole again.
Probate and Estate Administration When you have been named as the administrator of an estate, you have certain responsibilities and obligations. Fulfilling them can be difficult without effective, legal counsel. Our firm is more than adequately prepared to help you meet all of your obligations as an estate administrator.
Wills
Contact Us If you are considering creating a will or other documents related to your estate, or you need legal counsel regarding the administration of an estate, you will greatly benefit from the representation of seasoned legal counsel. Turn to the Tennessee wills and estate lawyers of Sandra L. M. Smith, Esq. and Melanie Lepp, P.C. The highly skilled attorneys can help you secure the maximum benefits. To schedule your initial consultation, call 615-893-5538 or 615-217-1400, or simply contact us online.
Power of Attorney
Murfreesboro Wills and Powers of Attorney Lawyers Establishing a will is a positive way to help your loved ones in the future. Some may benefit directly from your estate, but all will benefit from the certainty and clarity of direction that a will provides.