Kayla M. Costley, Partner
Contact
615-784-4800 – Office Phone
615-560-1874 – Fax Number
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Probate Law
- Conservatorship and Guardianships
Counties Served
- Wilson
- Smith
- Trousdale
- Macon
- Sumner
- Jackson
- Davidson
- Dekalb
- Putnam
- Rutherford
Overview
Kayla Costley, Attorney was admitted to practice law in 2019. She grew up in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and graduated from Mount Juliet High School in 2010. From Middle Tennessee State University she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a minor in both Family Studies and Psychology. She graduated in 2014. Upon graduation, Kayla began working for a law firm in downtown Nashville. In the Summer of 2016, she joined Kane & Crowell, Attorneys At Law as a paralegal.
Kayla began her law school career in 2015 at the Nashville School of Law. She received a Juris Doctorate degree in 2019 where she graduated in the top 10 of her class.
Areas of Law
Upon passing the Bar Exam and receiving her license to practice law, Kayla became an associate attorney at Kane & Crowell, Attorneys At Law. She primarily works with family law. In her practice, she handles divorce, custody, paternity, alimony, child support, grandparent visitation, parental relocation, adoption, probate of estates, conservatorship, and guardianships.
Kayla Costley Memberships
Kayla Costley, Attorney is a Board of Director for Brooks House and a member of Wilson One. Also, she is a member of the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, Leading Women, Mt. Juliet Young Professionals, and she is a Leadership Wilson graduate. Furthermore, Kayla was the former President of 15th Judicial Bar Association and also is a current member.
Kayla resides in Lebanon, Tennessee with her daughter Ava Jo. She is active in her church, The Bridge Church in Lebanon, as well as in her community.
Kayla’s Reviews
- Kayla Costley is very talented, patient, and responsive. Thank you, Kayla, for everything.read moreread less
Jermin8/01/2026Kayla Costley and the entire team at Kane & Crowell have been a pleasure to work with! Completing my father’s estate Kayla was so knowledgeable throughout the whole process and quick to respond to my questions and concerns. She made the entire process as easy as it could be! I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing an estate lawyerread moreread less adrienne7/13/2026Kayla M. Costley, Attorney at Law @KANE & CROWELL met with me when I became POA for my brother and sister-in-law. I truly appreciated the compassion and professionalism during our first meeting and immediately knew that I would be retaining her when my loved ones passed. Kayla guided me through the legal process of being executor and closing the estate through probate. Kayla provided detailed instructions, and followed up to make sure the court filings were timely and accurate. During the entire process I was confident that everything was being managed according to the court.read moreread less Cindy6/03/2026 - Kayla and her team were outstanding. They helped our family navigate a difficult and emotional time with professionalism, compassion, and clear communication from start to finish. The entire process was efficient, well organized, and the positive outcome spoke for itself.They kept us informed every step of the way and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. If we ever need legal assistance again, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with Kane & Crowell. I Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that truly cares and gets results.read moreread less Travis5/11/2026I’m so grateful to Lindsey, Kayla, and Jessi for all their support and guidance throughout my divorce. They truly made a difficult process feel manageable and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. I always felt informed, supported, and in good hands. I can’t thank them enough for their professionalism and care during such an important time in my life. I highly recommend them to anyone going through a divorce.read moreread less Lesile4/24/2026Kayla Costley was very responsive and gave great guidance and advice when it came to my divorce. I highly recommend her if you want someone efficient!read moreread less Kara4/19/2026
- If you ever find that you need an attorney, I highly recommend Kayla Costley with Kane & Crowell, PLLC. They were kind, efficient & very patient. They explained difficult things and made it so easy to understand & accomplish.If I ever needed any type of legal services again, I definitely would hire Kayla Costley & team at Kane & Crowell, PLLCread moreread less Susan4/16/2026Thank you Kayla Costley and your team for all your guidance and advice with my legal matter. You and your team made everything go so much easier. I would definitely recommend Kane & Crowell, PLLC.read moreread less Diane4/15/2026Kayla was great work with and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with POA’s or any other paperwork needed! Thankread moreread less Sandra3/25/2026
- I highly recommend Kane & Crowell PLLC, Attorneys at Law. I hired Angel Kane back in 2009 for a Child Support case, which was handled successfully and professionally. In September 2022, the case from 2009 came to light again. Once again, I retained Kane & Crowell PLLC to represent me. Every team member at that office showed me courtesy, they were professional and kept me well informed during the proceedings. Since I live out of state, constant communication was critical, they were definitely my eyes and ears!! The entire legal team, Karen in reception, Alethia and Janice the paralegals, Angel and Kayla the attorneys went above and beyond to guarantee the best possible outcome. I can't reiterate enough, I would highly recommend Kane & Crowell PLLC, Attorneys at Law.read moreread less Kenneth11/07/2022Absolutely awesome Kayla was so helpful. I highly recommend them for all you legal needs. Customer for liferead moreread less Troy10/28/2022I have worked with Kane & Crowell on a couple of different occasions and all the staff has been incredible. Most recently, Kayla helped me settle my mom's estate through probate. After moving 4 times, I never had to worry about Kayla and her office handling the things I couldn't be present for. They were great communicators and always kept me informed. Thank you to Kayla and Maryam for making the probate process as easy as possible!read moreread less Chelsea10/21/2022
- Cannot say enough good things about Kayla Costley and her paralegal, Maryam! Two years ago, Kayla talked with my husband and myself regarding our Will and advised us as to completing all of our Estate Planning Documents (Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney). She assisted us with having difficult conversations and making difficult decisions in regards to ourselves and three children. We recently made an update to our Will and with a couple emails and a 15 minute appointment, everything was done with excellence. These ladies are amazing and we could not recommend them enough - Thank you Kayla and Maryam!read moreread less Michael9/23/2022Kayla is amazing! She helped us with a document for our customers and she was kind, thorough and professional. I absolutely recommend!read moreread less Jessica9/16/2022Angel Kane and Kayla Costley and there team are amazing. They both showed a commanding presence in the court room. Very organized and detailed. Do to there effort’s they greatly improved my quality life!!read moreread less Justin8/23/2022
- I hired Kayla Costley as my Divorce Attorney to represent me. Kayla, went the extra mile for me. Advising in all aspects of my Divorce procedure. Here Legal team is second to none. They were truly professional. I am incredibly happy with my decision to have Kayla and her legal team on my side. I high recommend Kayla, and give her my five star rating. Sincerely Michael Donghiaread moreread less Michael8/23/2022Kayla Costley prepared Estate Documents and an LLC for my husband's new consulting business. Kayla and the Kane & Crowell staff went above and beyond walking us through the process. We would highly recommend Kane & Crowell and Kayla Costley should we need any further legal services.read moreread less Christine6/23/2022I cannot say enough good things about Kane & Crowell PLLC. I truly enjoyed working with Kayla Costley. She was very responsive, extremely knowledgeable and overall very helpful in explaining the details of my papers. I would highly recommend her and the office. The staff was extremely helpful scheduling my appointment and very accommodating and understanding when I had to reschedule.read moreread less Randi6/23/2022
- I came to Kane & Crowell in May of 2021 for a complicated divorce, custody battle and OOP. The office staff is very warm and welcoming, and create a fantastic environment. Kayla Horvath and her team handled my on-going case with professionalism, compassion, and promptness. They were quick to answer all emails from me. They acted quickly when it came to anything having to do with my children and ensuring their safety above all else. I highly recommend this law office, especially Mrs. Horvath.read moreread less Megan6/23/2022
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Kayla’s Latest Blogs
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorces: What’s The Difference
Divorce is an emotionally challenging process, and understanding the legal aspects can be equally overwhelming. When contemplating divorce, understanding the fundamental distinctions between uncontested Vs contested divorces is essential. Additionally, securing a family law attorney who can address your inquiries and guide you through the entire divorce procedure is critical.
Understanding Probate: A Guide to Settling an Estate
Dealing with a loved one’s passing can be emotionally challenging, and legal matters, including the probate process, further complicate it. Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed, and their affairs are settled. Below is a comprehensive overview of probate, shedding light on its purpose, key steps involved, and what […]
A Will is Worth It
You may avoid getting a Last Will & Testament because it means you have to consider what will happen upon you die. Having a Will is Worth it because, it lets you say what happens to your assets after your death. And it will help your family avoid dealing with a mess. Additionally, a Will allows […]