Fanisleidy “Fanny” Martin Poteet is an attorney with hands-on litigation experience representing clients in complex and high-conflict legal matters. Her background includes experience in family law, civil litigation, and public-interest advocacy, where she developed a strong foundation in courtroom representation and client advocacy.

Fanny earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she received multiple honors for advocacy, negotiation, and public service. She is licensed in Texas and currently practicing in Tennessee pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 7 §10.07. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Fanny is committed to providing accessible, strategic, and client-focused legal representation.

Areas of Practice

• Family law
• Divorce
• Military Divorce/Retirement
• Custody/Parenting and visitation
• Adoption
• Child support
• Mediation
• Juvenile law
• Paternity
• Criminal defense
• Estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Conservatorship
• Guardianship
• Landlord and Tenant Law
• Eviction and Detainer
• General Civil litigation

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 2024
• Practice Pending Admission in Tennessee, 2026

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
  • J.D. – 2024
• Florida International University, Miami, Florida
  • B.A. – 2019
  • Majors: Economics and Political Science

Honors & Awards

• Scene in SA Top Family Lawyer – 2025
• Clinical Legal Education Association Family Law Clinic Award – 2024
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• Women in Law Leadership Award - 2024
• Clinical Program Marianist Green Award – 2023
• Pro Bono Service Award – 2022

Languages

• English
• Spanish