How much does it cost to hire C. for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. C. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does C. offer a free consultation?

C. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check C.'s current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in Tennessee typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. C. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can C. take my case if I'm outside Manchester?

C. is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — C. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with C.?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. C. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is C. accepting new child custody clients right now?

C.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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C. Brent Keeton, Child Custody Attorney in Manchester, Tennessee

Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and Divorce

MemberatKeeton & Perry, PLLC

Manchester, TN

Practicing child custody in Manchester since 2002.

24+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Child Custody Criminal Defense Divorce Estate Planning Personal Injury Workers Comp

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C. Brent Keeton is a member based in Manchester, TN. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and Divorce. C. has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keeton & Perry, PLLC.

Based in: Manchester, TN
Experience: over 24 years
Known for: Child Custody · Criminal Defense · Divorce

Handles Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and Divorce matters from Manchester, TN.
Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters C. takes on

C. concentrates on child custody, criminal defense, divorce, estate planning, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case C. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in Manchester, Tennessee

C. takes child custody matters in Manchester, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Manchester, Tennessee

C. takes criminal defense matters in Manchester, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Manchester, Tennessee

C. takes divorce matters in Manchester, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Estate Planning cases in Manchester, Tennessee

C. takes estate planning matters in Manchester, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Manchester, Tennessee

C. takes personal injury matters in Manchester, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet C. Brent Keeton — child custody lawyer in Manchester

C. Brent Keeton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, divorce and 3 other areas of law. C. Brent received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years. C. Brent practices at Keeton & Perry, PLLC in Manchester, TN.

Working with C. on a child custody matter

Clients C. works with

C. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, criminal defense, and divorce matters in Manchester and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
J.D. · 2002
Middle Tennessee State University
B.S. · 1999

Jurisdictions

C.'s state bar admissions

Tennessee U.S. Court
2002 · ACTIVE

C. studied at J.D. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville and B.S. in Middle Tennessee State University.

Law school and academic background

C. completed J.D. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville and B.S. in Middle Tennessee State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice C. runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

C.'s professional memberships and bar associations

Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations
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Locations

C. Brent Keeton's office in Manchester

C.'s primary office is at 401 Murfreesboro Hwy., Manchester, TN, 37355. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Keeton & Perry, PLLC

401 Murfreesboro Hwy.

Manchester, TN 37355

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Hiring guide

How to hire C. Brent Keeton — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with C. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

C. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; C. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Manchester, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for C.

C. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. C. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

C.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about C. Brent Keeton

How much does it cost to hire C. for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. C. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does C. offer a free consultation?
C. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check C.'s current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. C. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can C. take my case if I'm outside Manchester?
C. is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — C. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with C.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. C. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is C. accepting new child custody clients right now?
C.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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