Atty. Marissa Russ
Drawing on her business background and innate ability to relate to people, Marissa uses her experience to solve diverse and complex family law matters. She helps clients find solutions that preserve their relationships with their children and protect their financial interests.
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About Marissa Russ at a glance
Marissa Russ is a family law and adr attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Drawing on her business background and innate ability to relate to people, Marissa uses her experience to solve diverse and complex family law matters
- She helps clients find solutions that preserve their relationships with their children and protect their financial interests
- She is adept at understanding the intricate financial and relational issues of divorce and other family law matters
- Serving as a neutral mediator, Marissa has had tremendous success in successfully resolving cases for both parties
- She also has a very active and successful collaborative divorce and collaborative family law practice
- If litigation is needed, Marissa is always well prepared
Practice Areas Explained
Marissa Russ's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marissa Russ handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Marissa Russ is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Marissa Russ is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
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 andnue, 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.
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