
Read the Team Approach to learn more about the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group and its philosophy. Crone & Mason, plc practices in West and Middle TN, Northern Mississippi, and Eastern Arkansas.
Miles Mason, Sr. is a founding member of Crone & Mason, plc, chairs its Family Law Practice Group, and practices out of the firm’s Memphis and Nashville/Brentwood, TN offices. He is past Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section, is a former Certified Public Accountant, and served on the Editorial Board of the Tennessee Bar Journal, the monthly publication to 8,800 Tennessee lawyers. Miles is a prolific author and public speaker on divorce presenting seminars to attorneys, forensic accountants, and business valuation experts. For more information, please read About the Author and professional biography, which lists his extensive publications and public speaking.
Justin K. Thomas joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group as a Senior Associate Attorney in 2008 and serves as lead counsel for many family law, divorce, child support, and custody matters. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Memphis Bar Association Family Law and Litigation Sections, Desoto County Bar Association, and Mississippi Bar Association Family Law and Litigation Sections. Click here to view his detailed professional biography.
Christina T. Pitts joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group as an Associate Attorney in 2007 and serves as lead counsel for many family law, divorce, child support, and custody matters. Based in the firm’s Nashville – Brentwood office, Ms. Pitts is a member of the Nashville, Williamson County, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations’ Family Law Sections and serves on several committees. She brings a wealth of experience in complex financial planning. Prior to practicing family law, Ms. Pitts administered trust accounts in banking environments for high net worth individuals and families. Click here to view her detailed professional biography.
Jill Lee joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group as a Senior Paralegal in 2002. Jill is married and has two children. With over 20 years legal experience, her primary focus has been in family law. Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, Jill attended the University of Alabama at Huntsville. She and her family came to Memphis in 1999. Jill understands that listening is the most important fundamental of successful representation. Jill Lee supervises all aspects of case management, acts the primary day to day contact with clients, and coordinates mediation and pre-trial preparation.
Sally Gates joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group in 2005. Originally from Memphis, she graduated high school in Connecticut and attended Auburn University for her undergraduate degree. At Auburn, she played defense for the Auburn Lacrosse team. As a Paralegal, Sally assists attorneys and clients with all phases of litigation by preparing initial drafts of court pleadings and correspondence and coordinating case preparation and management.
Heather Smith joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group in 2006. She has five years legal experience and received her Paralegal Certificate from Mid-South Community College in West Memphis, Arkansas. Heather is married, loves to read, and likes the outdoors. Heather, a Paralegal, assists attorneys and clients with all phases of litigation by preparing initial drafts of court pleadings and correspondence and coordinating case preparation and management.
Lynn Massey joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group in 2007. Lynn lives with her three dogs and a cat. With over 19 years legal experience, her primary focus has been in family law. Originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, Lynn attended Cornell University and completed three semesters at The University of Texas School of Law. She came to Memphis in 1996. Lynn has strong analytical and organizational skills, and she is good at thinking “outside the box.” As a paralegal, Lynn assists attorneys and clients in all phases of litigation, including initial drafting of pleadings and correspondence and coordinating case preparation and management.
Lisa Casey joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group as a Paralegal in 2008 and is based in the Firm's Nashville/Brentwood office. Lisa is married and has two children and two grandsons. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Lisa attended Central State University in Oklahoma. She has over 12 years legal experience with a primary focus in litigation and experience in accounting. As a paralegal, Lisa works with the attorneys and clients in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, drafting correspondence and coordinating case management.
Kelly Nanney joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group in 2006. A native Memphian, Kelly graduated from Lipscomb University in 2005 with an undergraduate degree in Political Science - Communication. She was her class valedictorian. Now a law student and Law Clerk, she assists with research projects, drafts pleadings, and coordinates discovery projects.
Julia G. Williams joined the Crone & Mason, plc Family Law Practice Group in 2008. Originally from Mississippi, Julia will graduate in the top one-third of her class from the University of Mississippi School of Law in May 2009. Julia is married, loves to cook, and travels as much as possible. As a law clerk, she assists with research projects, drafts pleadings, and coordinates discovery projects.
Sharon Mason joined Crone & Mason, plc in 2005. She has a finance degree from Memphis State University and brings substantial accounting and financial reporting experience. On a project basis, Sharon assists representation by creating, managing, and analyzing financial transaction data bases and document management in complex matters.