Laquita R Stokes
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Laquita R Stokes
Biography
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 & SciencesWhitehaven 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.
Practice Areas
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
Fees
- 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
- Contingent Fees - On select matters such as personal injury cases.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - A retainer agreement must be executed on all cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Associations
Memphis Bar Association Board of Directors (2019 - 2022)
Tennessee Bar Association (Current)
Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association Past President & Board Member (2019 - Current)
Awards
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Stokes & Glass, PLLC Law Firm as “Industry Service of the Year”
Southern Entertainment Awards 2017.0
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“Role Model of the Year”
Southern Entertainment Awards 2017.0
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“Best Family Law/Divorce Attorney”
Tri-State Defender's Best in Black Awards 2017.0
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“Best Family Law/Divorce Attorney”
Tri-State Defender's Best in Black Awards 2017.0
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“Woman with an Entrepreneurial Spirit” Honoree
Memphis Dress for Success Chapter 2018.0
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President's Award
National Bar Association 2022.0
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“Best Overall Attorney”
Tri-State Defender's Best in Black Awards 2017.0
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40 Under 40 Nation's Best Advocates
National Bar Association 2022.0
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"Outstanding Citizen" Honoree
Cynthia Daniel's 40 Under 40 Urban Elite 2019.0
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Achievement Award for Outstanding Woman in a Solo/Small Firm
Women Lawyers Division | National Bar Association 2022.0
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April 2022 “Front Line Woman Lawyer"
Women Lawyers Division | National Bar Association 2022.0
Education
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University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. (2009) | Law
Year: 2006 - 2009
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
Year: 2002 - 2006
Honors: Activities: Vanderbilt Danceline, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., BLSA
Websites
http://www.stokesandglass.com
Website
STOKES & GLASS, PLLC
5050 Poplar Ave., Suite 1710, Memphis, TN 38157
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(901) 401-1001