Laquita R Stokes
Memphis Attorney
Attorney Stokes is a Managing Partner & Rule 31 Listed Mediator with Stokes & Glass, PLLC in Memphis, TN. Stokes & Glass, PLLC is a "Full Service Law Firm" located in the heart of Memphis in the I-Bank Tower on Poplar Avenue in front of the Malco Paradiso.
Attorney Stokes is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and primarily specializes in the areas of family law: to include divorce, child support, visitation, custody and adoption cases, as well as, entertainment law, business law, and personal injury. In 2013, Ms. Stokes was the lead attorney on a child support case before the Tennessee Appellate Court that changed the law as it relates to disestablishing paternity of a child.
Education:
Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law
Vanderbilt University College of Arts & Sciences
Whitehaven High School
She was the 2022 President of the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association (NBA) (the NBA is the largest association of African-American Judges, Lawyers, Law Students, and legal professionals in the nation) and under her leadership, the organization raised over half a million, reached its highest active membership, vetted over 60 candidates for the 2022 Shelby County Elections, hosted the NBA’s 97th Annual Convention, and the Ben F. Jones was named the “2022 Outstanding Affiliate Chapter of the Year” by the NBA.
SERVICE:
Ben F. Jones Chapter of theNational Bar Association, Past President
2019-2022 Memphis Bar Association
2017-18 Association for Women Attorneys
Memphis Leadership Foundation
On-Location Memphis
Shelby County Law Library Board
Charis Acres, a retirement home in Memphis.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents
- Intellectual Property
- Trademarks
- Trademark Registration
- Juvenile Law
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Free Consultation
FREE Consultation on Bankruptcy & Personal Injury Cases Only. In all other matters, the Consultation fee ranges from $100-200 and will apply to your retainer. Virtual consultations via Zoom start at $100 and in-person consultations start at $200. A $100 of the consultation fee will be credited toward any future service. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
A retainer agreement must be executed on all cases.
- Tennessee
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- English: Spoken, Written
- University of Kentucky College of Law
- J.D. (2009) | Law
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- Honors: Midwest Regional Mock Trial Team Champions, Litigation Skills Best Cross Examination Award
- Activities: BLSA Mock Trial Team, BLSA, Student Recruitment
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- Vanderbilt University
- B.S. | Political Science
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- Activities: Vanderbilt Danceline, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., BLSA
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- 40 Under 40 Nation's Best Advocates
- National Bar Association
- April 2022 “Front Line Woman Lawyer"
- Women Lawyers Division | National Bar Association
- Achievement Award for Outstanding Woman in a Solo/Small Firm
- Women Lawyers Division | National Bar Association
- President's Award
- National Bar Association
- "Outstanding Citizen" Honoree
- Cynthia Daniel's 40 Under 40 Urban Elite
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Current
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- Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association
- Past President & Board Member
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- Activities: President Chair of the 2022 National Convention Committee
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- Memphis Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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- Website
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