Atty. George D. Spanos
George D. Spanos was raised in Memphis, TN, graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with honors, and has lived in Nashville since obtaining his undergraduate degree.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 13+ Years Experience
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About George D. Spanos at a Glance
George D. Spanos is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Rogers, Shea & Spanos. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2013) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (2013). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 2012) and The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga (B.A., 2005). Active member of Tennessee Trial Association Tennessee Bar Association American Bar Association Nashville Bar Association Williamson County Bar Association. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About George D. Spanos
- George D. Spanos was raised in Memphis, TN, graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with honors, and has lived in Nashville since obtaining his undergraduate degree
- He worked in business acquisitions for Dell, Inc. for four years, when he began attending the Nashville School of Law
- Shortly after beginning law school, Mr. Spanos began working at this firm as a paralegal, where he was able to bolster his legal education with practical experience
- Mr. Spanos has been married for over fifteen years and is the father of two children
- Having worked for Ms. Rogers and the firm while he attended law school, Mr. Spanos gained valuable insight and significant experience to the practice of law prior to his graduation and subsequent admission to the Bar
- Since being licensed as an attorney, Mr. Spanos continues to hone his legal knowledge and trial skills
- He has focused his career on practicing all aspects of family law, including divorce and legal separation, martial contracts, allocation of parental responsibility (custody) actions, child support and spousal support modifications, post decree parenting time disputes, and appeals, as well as probate matters
- Mr. Spanos specializes in complex litigation issues, including high asset divorces and high conflict child custody or parenting time disputes
- Additionally, he took part in the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute which is sponsored by the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
- This annual program is an intensive 8-day trial advocacy and education course where participating attorneys receive hands on training from leading family law trial lawyers and judges across the nation
- Mr. Spanos has received Board Certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Family Trial Law Advocate
- He has also written several scholarly articles on family law matters and has presented on different family law subjects to other practicing attorneys
- Also, Ms. Spanos sits on the Executive Board of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association and has also chaired the Association’s Domestic Legislation Committee since 2018, where he helps review proposed changes to family law statutes and meets with legislators to ensure laws are fair to all Tennesseans
- Additionally, he is the co-chair of the Tennessee Trial Lawyer’s Domestic Law Seminar, which provides continuing legal education for attorneys across Middle Tennessee
- In January 2023, Mr. Spanos was elected to join the Tennessee Bar Association’s Family Law Executive Council, which helps review family law related legislation statewide rules changes, and promoting legal education for family law practitioners
- He was elected Chair-elect for July 2023 – June 2024 and became the Chair of the committee in July 2024
- It was his honor to be selected, from a large number of attorney applicants, as one of the select members of the Nashville Bar Foundation’s Leadership Forum’s 2017-2018 class
- He has been named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers each year since 2018 and has also been named as a top 10 attorney under the age of 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- In 2023, Mr. Spanos was honored to become an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis in their College of Professional and Liberal Studies
- Mr. Spanos chaired the Williamson County Mock Trial competition from 2016-2022
- Mr. Spanos is a passionate advocate and is committed to reaching amicable resolutions for his clients
- Going through a divorce or child custody proceeding is one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life, and he works with his clients to tailor his representation to each client’s unique situation and set of facts
- He is also a trained Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, who not only settles many of his own cases but mediates for other attorneys and helps them to resolve their client’s family law matters as well
- He prefers to help clients reach favorable agreements without the need for expensive, emotionally taxing court battles
- however, Mr. Spanos has successfully tried multiple contested trials when settlement was not possible
Practice Areas Explained
George D. Spanos's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George D. Spanos handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Divorce in Nashville
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Wills in Nashville
George D. Spanos is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →
Child Custody & Visitation in Nashville
George D. Spanos is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →
Probate in Nashville
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Estate Planning & Probate in Nashville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Nashville Choose George D. Spanos
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish George D. Spanos's practice in the field of divorce, wills, child custody, probate, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
George D. Spanos brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, George D. Spanos can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, wills, and child custody, George D. Spanos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means George D. Spanos attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues George D. Spanos Handles in Nashville
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