Reviews

This whole office--from the receptionists to the lawyers--are fantastic! I went through a custody/visitation agreement change and it was so easy to work with them. They were understanding of what I wanted and respected my wishes while also looking out for the best interest of my child. I truly felt like my lawyer, Jenn, cared about what was best for me and my family. The whole staff felt very genuine in wanting the best while also fighting for us. They were always prepared for every meeting and they were excellent in maintaining a smooth line of communication. I am very thankful that my family found such a great law office to handle our needs.

I would like to personally thank Kayla Upchurch, Attorney MT&T, for her relentless work on my divorce. My divorce had to be one of the most frustrating cases imaginable. My spouse initially filed for divorce but did everything possible to prevent it from proceeding. She and her attorney’s approach to the case was to stall, and make it financially costly, with hopes that I would reconsider my counterclaim. This case destroyed my relationship with my teenage son, even though I did my absolute best to keep him from being involved. He lives with his mother and has little to no room to think independently. He was forced to pick a “side” knowing the consequences at home if he didn’t choose his mother. In my opinion my case was clearly parental alienation, but the family court system is not in favor of the father unless physical abuse is present. They did not consider the long-term emotional/mental effects of a child having to choose between his parents. Kayla kept me focused on what I could do to get my case settled but not to give more than I was comfortable with. She was aggressive when required and more than willing to fight for my best interest. Kayla was honest with me throughout the entire case even when she knew that what she had to say was not something I wanted to hear. She made it clear early on that there was no “fair” divorce, and both sides should be willing to “give” a little. My divorce has taken almost three years because the opposing party didn’t feel it necessary to "give” in any area. If Cherokee County courts had allowed my case to be heard and simply go to trial, it would have been less costly. The most frustrating things about my divorce was the judge’s refusal to hear my case, even after 2 ½ years of litigation and multiple mediations, and the fact that the plaintiff was allowed to prolong the divorce process that she initiated. My case did not go as I had hoped, but financially the opposing party costed herself thousands of dollars by delaying the case and refusing to mediate in good faith. I had hoped that my divorce would have been civil and would limit my teenage son’s involvement in the process, but my ex-spouse involved him from start to finish. He was used by her which is very sad. If you are looking for a young aggressive, but professional attorney, Kayla Upchurch is the attorney for you. At the end Kayla and the M&T team saved me a very large amount in equitable division/property division due to their strategic decisions making throughout the case.

No matter the legal issue, Archie Speights is your guy. When he isn’t the one to serve you best, he sends you to the one who is. I already recommend him to anyone and everyone. Archie took me under his wing during an extremely difficult season of life. I felt like most people had given up on me. Archie never did. He was the voice of reason that kept me level headed. He didn’t just ‘take my case’, he taught me how to stand strong in the face of adversity. He taught me to stand up for myself. He taught me how to get where I wanted to be. I wasn’t always probably the easiest client he had, but he never gave up on me. I DID hear a lot of ‘DAWSON. LISTEN TO ME.’ though 😉. Archie is the BEST attorney and mentor anyone could ask for. Thanks, Archie. I appreciate you.

He saved my life!!!!

I cannot thank Meriwether and Tharp’s attorney Kayla Upchurch enough for her guidance through the divorce process. She held my hand through the whole ordeal and even helped keep my costs down. Once the divorce decree was finalized, the coronavirus caused serious issues with our child custody arrangements. I again retained Kayla to help me in a custody battle during covid. Life was already hard enough, she helped me navigate through a very uncertain time when basically the world was shut down. Her professionalism, quick response time and easy demeanor gave me the tools, advice and compassion I needed to get myself and my daughter to the other side of divorce. Again, I cannot thank her and the entire team enough for their services. I highly recommend the firm and Kayla for any of your legal divorce matters.

Kayla is so many things: knowledgeable, compassionate, kind, strategic, and much more! She answered all of my questions and was so patient when I needed to ask questions multiple times. She never over-promised anything and presented all likely outcomes for every step.

Thank you Carla and Jennifer! Outstanding communication through the whole process and I'm amazed at how quickly we were able to get this resolved. Thank you for all your hard work! - John

Great attorney and staff. They set clear reasonable expectations and will work hard for you.

Kayla and her team is really easy to work with. She is really responsive on all my questions and requests.

She was the best lawyer for my son to getting legal custody on his son..Thanks so much..

Atty Upchurch was assigned to my case and made the divorce process less difficult. She is knowledgeable; has a great work ethic; and professionalism is one her strongest traits. Kayla is also compassionate and she saw me as a "person", not a client number. I trusted Atty Upchurch and she delivered "as promised"!

I'm not sure where to begin, but I cannot say enough about attorney, Kayla Upchurch. She is truly a phenomenal attorney! I entered the divorce arena weary and worn after an extremely difficult marriage. However, due to her zeal for helping others, calm demeanor, and prowess for navigating the legal system, she helped me navigate the murky waters of my divorce. Countless times, I was overwhelmed with anxiety because my "opponent" was financially stable and street savvy, yet I was a stay-at-home mother with limited resources. Nevertheless, Ms. Upchurch explained the strengths of my case and helped me regain my dignity and peace of mind. If you're looking for a highly competent, yet personable divorce attorney, look no further. Ms. Upchurch is the perfect balance of passion, compassion and practicality. Her level of expertise, professionalism and responsiveness is second to none. Though no one wants to go through a divorce, if you must, I highly recommend Ms. Kayla Upchurch.