Jacqueline Dixon, Estate Planning Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatLewis Thomason, P.C.
Nashville, TN
Practicing estate planning in Nashville since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Jacqueline Dixon is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Jacqueline has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Nashville, TN
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Family Law · General
- Handles Estate Planning, Family Law, and General matters from Nashville, TN.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Jacqueline Dixon: Jacqueline Dixon is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Jacqueline has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jacqueline Dixon
Jacqueline concentrates on estate planning, family law, general, personal injury, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jacqueline handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Family Law
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General
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Personal Injury
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Estate Planning cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Jacqueline takes estate planning matters in Nashville, 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 Jacqueline agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Jacqueline takes family law matters in Nashville, 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 Jacqueline agrees to represent you.
General cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Jacqueline takes general matters in Nashville, 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 Jacqueline agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Jacqueline takes personal injury matters in Nashville, 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 Jacqueline agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Jacqueline takes probate matters in Nashville, 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 Jacqueline agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jacqueline Dixon — Over 40 years of Tennessee estate planning experience
Jacqueline Dixon is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Jacqueline has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Jacqueline Dixon, shareholder in the Nashville office, is a trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and adoption; wills, estates, conservatorships, and probate litigation; personal injury; and, general civil litigation as well as appellate work. She is also a Tennessee Supreme Court listed family law mediator. She currently serves as board chair of the Tennessee Bar Foundation, vice-chair of the Tennessee Lawyer Assistance Program Commission, and chair of the TLAP Foundation. She is past president of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women. Jackie currently gives back to the community by serving on the boards of two non-profit organizations: A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a provider of free long-acting reversible birth control, where she is a founding board member and past board president; and, First Steps, Inc., a provider of education and care for special needs children alongside their typically developing peers.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
•Nashville Business Journal Best of the Bar Family Law
•Nashville Bar Association Joseph G. Cummings Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year
•Tennessee Bar Association, President’s Award
•fellow, American Bar Foundation
•fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation, and Board Treasurer
•fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
•Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers
•Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program Commission, Vice-Chair
•American Bar Association, current member, House of Delegates
•Harry Phillips Inn American Inns of Court
•Nashville Bar Association
•Former Board of Directors
•President Young Lawyers Division, 1992
•Tennessee Bar Association, President, 2012-2013
•Tennessee Lawyer’s Association for Women, President, 2006-2007
Working with Jacqueline on a estate planning matter
Jacqueline Dixon, shareholder in the Nashville office, is a trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and adoption; wills, estates, conservatorships, and probate litigation; personal injury; and, general civil litigation as well as appellate work. She is also a Tennessee Supreme Court listed family law mediator. She currently serves as…
Who Jacqueline represents
Jacqueline reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, family law, and general matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Jacqueline Dixon's legal education and bar admissions
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. · 1986
Carson-Newman College
B.S. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Jacqueline's state bar admissions
Tennessee
1986 · ACTIVE
Jacqueline studied at J.D. in University of Tennessee College of Law and B.S. in Carson-Newman College.
Law school and academic background
Jacqueline completed J.D. in University of Tennessee College of Law and B.S. in Carson-Newman College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jacqueline runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jacqueline Dixon
Jacqueline has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Jacqueline's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association Lawyers’ Association for Women Nashville Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association
membership
Locations
Jacqueline Dixon's office in Nashville
Jacqueline's primary office is at 424 Church Street, Suite 2500, Nashville, TN, 37219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Jacqueline Dixon — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Jacqueline. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate planning attorneys in Nashville.
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How to hire Jacqueline Dixon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jacqueline usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jacqueline charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jacqueline'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; Jacqueline will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning 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 Jacqueline
Jacqueline discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning 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. Jacqueline confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jacqueline's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jacqueline Dixon
How much does it cost to hire Jacqueline for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jacqueline walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jacqueline offer a free consultation?
Jacqueline charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jacqueline's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Jacqueline's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple estate planning 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. Jacqueline gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jacqueline take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Jacqueline 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 — Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline?
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. Jacqueline will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jacqueline accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Jacqueline'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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