Atty. Misty Lay Harris

Atty. Misty Lay Harris

Misty Lay Harris is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, juvenile issues and 11 other areas of law. Misty received a degree from University of Tennessee, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Misty Lay Harris at a glance

Misty Lay Harris is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Harris Law Firm PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2004). Educated at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis (J.D., 2004) and University of Tennessee Anthropology (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chattanooga, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Misty Lay Harris is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, juvenile issues and 11 other areas of law
  • Misty received a degree from University of Tennessee, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Misty practices at Harris Law Firm PLLC in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Misty Lay Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Misty Lay Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Misty Lay Harris is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Child Custody & Visitation

Misty Lay Harris is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Misty Lay Harris is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Misty Lay Harris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Misty Lay Harris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Chattanooga 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Misty Lay Harris

Where is Misty Lay Harris's law office located?
Misty Lay Harris's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Harris Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Misty Lay Harris handle?
Misty Lay Harris focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Misty Lay Harris practiced law?
Misty Lay Harris has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Misty Lay Harris go to law school?
Misty Lay Harris earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (—).
How can I contact Misty Lay Harris for a consultation?
You can contact Misty Lay Harris directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Misty Lay Harris received?
Misty Lay Harris's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis
- 2004
University of Tennessee Anthropology
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2004

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