In smaller communities, finding good legal representation without traveling to larger metro areas can be difficult. Thankfully, Scott County residents dealing with divorce, child custody disputes, or adoption matters have access to skilled legal representation available at Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski. Our experienced attorneys understand East Tennessee, its communities, its courts, and its people. When your family needs a Scott County family lawyer, we are ready to listen to your story and build a legal strategy tailored to your unique situation. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

Family Law Matters We Handle

Family law affects the most personal areas of your life, and the decisions made during these proceedings will shape your family for years to come. Our family law attorneys serving Scott County handle a wide range of matters, from relatively straightforward cases to those requiring aggressive courtroom advocacy. The family law matters we regularly handle for our clients include:

  • Adoption, including step-parent, relative, and agency adoptions
  • Divorce, including contested and uncontested proceedings
  • Child custody and parenting plan negotiations
  • Child support establishment and modification
  • Orders of protection and domestic violence representation
  • DCS and dependency-and-neglect defense
  • Paternity establishment

No matter your specific needs, our approach remains the same: we listen carefully, we prepare thoroughly, and we advocate without hesitation. Contact us today to discuss your situation.

Why Choose Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski?

Geography should not determine the quality of legal representation your family receives. We built our practice around the idea that skilled, attentive legal counsel should be accessible to every East Tennessee family, regardless of where they live. To better serve Scott County residents seeking a family attorney, we have invested in the tools and processes that remove distance as a barrier.

We offer consultations and ongoing client communication by phone and video conference, so you can meet with your attorney without taking a full day away from work or family. In addition, e-notary sites facilitate document signing at a small fee, allowing you to complete certified signatures from your smartphone or computer. We accept payments online, and our office maintains extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate your schedule.

Attorney Deno Cole brings over 25 years of Tennessee courtroom experience to every case, and attorney Mark Pienkowski, a Knoxville native and Emory Law graduate, returned to East Tennessee specifically to serve families in this region. Together, our team combines trial-tested skill with genuine investment in this community.

Call a Scott County Attorney About a Family Law Case

Distance and logistics should never stand between your family and the legal representation it deserves. At Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski, we designed our practice to serve East Tennessee families on their terms, meeting you where you are and handling the legal complexities so you can focus on what matters most.

Whether you are searching for a Scott County family lawyer for the first time or returning to us with a new legal need, you can be confident that our team has the skills, preparation, and dedication your case demands. We offer free initial consultations by phone, video, or in person at our office. Reach out to Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski today to tell us your story and learn how we can help.

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