Gail R. Sevier

Gail R. Sevier is a dedicated family law attorney at Butler, Sevier, Hinsley & Reid, PLLC, with over 25 years of legal experience. Her practice spans a full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, post-divorce modifications, child support, parenting plans, paternity, and adoption. Known for her compassionate approach and professional rigor, Ms. Sevier delivers results-driven counsel tailored to the sensitive nature of family disputes.

Ms. Sevier earned her Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law in 1996 after receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis in 1992. She is admitted to practice in all Tennessee counties, the Tennessee Court of Appeals (Western Division), the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

Ms. Sevier handles complex custody and relocation disputes, dependency and neglect proceedings, termination of parental rights, and enforcement of court orders. Her reputation for ethical conduct and sound legal ability is reflected in her BV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates high to very high professional standards as recognized by her peers.

Ms. Sevier is a member of the Memphis Bar Association and its Family Law Section. Her leadership includes participation in the Memphis Bar Association’s Leadership Forum and roles on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division. She also served as Membership Chair and Senior Editor of the Young Lawyers Newsletter, highlighting her commitment to advancing the legal profession.

A respected lecturer, Gail R. Sevier has presented at the National Business Institute and Memphis Bar Association on topics like custody arrangements, collaborative law, domestic violence in custody cases, and Tennessee’s Permanent Parenting Plan Orders. Her published appellate cases demonstrate her active engagement in shaping Tennessee family law jurisprudence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Butler, Sevier, Hinsley & Reid PLLC
• Former Board of Directors, Young Lawyer Division, Memphis Bar Association
• Former Membership Chair, Memphis Bar Association
• Executive Committee Member, Family Law Section, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Memphis
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

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