D. Jeannine Dalton, Child Support Attorney in Greeneville, Tennessee
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Child Support, Creditor Rights, and Estate Planning
Greeneville, TN
Practicing child support in Greeneville since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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D. Jeannine Dalton is an attorney based in Greeneville, TN. The practice focuses on Child Support, Creditor Rights, and Estate Planning. D. has over 43 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Greeneville, TN
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- Child Support · Creditor Rights · Estate Planning
- Handles Child Support, Creditor Rights, and Estate Planning matters from Greeneville, TN.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About D. Jeannine Dalton: D. Jeannine Dalton is an attorney based in Greeneville, TN. The practice focuses on Child Support, Creditor Rights, and Estate Planning. D. has over 43 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters D. takes on
D. concentrates on child support, creditor rights, estate planning, family law, and juvenile. Each area below outlines the kind of case D. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Child Support
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Child Support cases in Greeneville, Tennessee
D. takes child support matters in Greeneville, 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 D. agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases in Greeneville, Tennessee
D. takes creditor rights matters in Greeneville, 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 D. agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Greeneville, Tennessee
D. takes estate planning matters in Greeneville, 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 D. agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Greeneville, Tennessee
D. takes family law matters in Greeneville, 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 D. agrees to represent you.
Juvenile cases in Greeneville, Tennessee
D. takes juvenile matters in Greeneville, 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 D. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet D. Jeannine Dalton — child support lawyer in Greeneville
D. Jeannine Dalton is an attorney based in Greeneville, TN. The practice focuses on Child Support, Creditor Rights, and Estate Planning. D. has over 43 years of legal experience.
Ms. D. Jeannine Dalton is a lawyer practicing collections, family law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. D. has been licensed for 43 years. D. practices in Greeneville, TN.
Working with D. on a child support matter
Ms. D. Jeannine Dalton is a lawyer practicing collections, family law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. D. has been licensed for 43 years. D. practices in Greeneville, TN.
Who D. represents
D. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child support, creditor rights, and estate planning matters in Greeneville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
South Texas College of Law
Doctor · 1982
Jurisdictions
D.'s state bar admissions
Tennessee
2006 · ACTIVE
Florida
1998 · ACTIVE
Texas
1983 · ACTIVE
D. studied at Doctor in South Texas College of Law.
Law school and academic background
D. completed Doctor in South Texas College of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice D. runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
D. Jeannine Dalton's office in Greeneville
D.'s primary office is at 123 E Depot St, Greeneville, TN, 37743-5643. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire D. Jeannine Dalton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new child support attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with D. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
D. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain D.'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; D. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a child support attorney in Greeneville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many child support 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 D.
D. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child support practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every child support 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. D. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
D.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child support practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about D. Jeannine Dalton
How much does it cost to hire D. for a child support case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. D. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does D. offer a free consultation?
D. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain D.'s office. Some child support attorneys offer free consults — check D.'s current terms during booking.
How long do child support cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple child support 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. D. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can D. take my case if I'm outside Greeneville?
D. 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 — D. 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 D.?
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. D. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is D. accepting new child support clients right now?
D.'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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