Lauren Castles

Lauren Castles, Attorney at Law

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

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Lauren Wilson Castles is a Nashville native and was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 2011 after graduating Magna Cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. Ms. Castles graduated in the top 3% of her law school class as the top-ranked female. She has chosen to focus her practice solely on family law litigation, especially advocating for Fathers’ Rights.

Ms. Castles is ready to help you through a difficult time. She will be accessible to you to answer your questions about this difficult process, with a commitment to return all phone calls within 48 hours. Ms. Castles treats each family law matter individually, recognizing that there is no cookie-cutter solution when it comes to family disputes. She understands that family law cases are frustrating, exhausting and stressful, so she attempts to reduce the stress of each case by addressing client concerns, answering questions and working toward a quick resolution.

Ms. Castles received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from Samford University in 2008, graduating with Honors. While at Samford, Mrs. Castles became active in trial advocacy groups.

While in law school at Pepperdine, Mrs. Castles simultaneously earned her Juris Doctorate and her Master’s in Dispute Resolution at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. During that time, she focused her studies on litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She also served as a member of the Pepperdine Law Review and as captain of her Trial Team.

During law school, Mrs. Castles clerked for the Davidson County District Attorney’s office, for a prestigious law firm, and for two industry-respected mediators.

When she is not working, Mrs. Castles enjoys spending time with family, painting and playing golf.

Practice Areas

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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