Top best Estate Planning Lawyers Near me in ZIP 37402
Explore Estate Planning lawyers near ZIP code 37402 in Chattanooga, Alabama. Compare 25 experienced attorneys with reviews and ratings.
Estate Planning Lawyers Nearby Chattanooga 37402 (by distance)
Within 1 mile near you
(Chattanooga Area) 37450 0.2 miles
Within 5 miles near you
(Chattanooga Area) 37403 1.2 miles
Within 10 miles near you
(Chattanooga Area) 37405 7.0 miles
Within 25 miles near you
(Signal Mountain Area) 37377 11.5 miles
(Ooltewah Area) 37363 15.5 miles
Within 50 miles near you
(Dalton Area) 30720 27.9 miles
(Athens Area) 37303 46.8 miles
(Winchester Area) 37398 47.4 miles
(Ellijay Area) 30540 49.1 miles
Greater than 50 miles near you
(Tullahoma Area) 37388 54.1 miles
15 - 25
$245 - $554
35% - 81%
3.7 - 4.1 ★
FAQs - Estate Planning Lawyers in 37402 city Chattanooga How many Estate Planning lawyers actively serve residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee? Approximately 29 licensed attorneys focus on Estate Planning across Chattanooga, Tennessee. Most matters are filed through the Tennessee District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Estate Planning lawyers in Chattanooga, Tennessee? In Chattanooga, typical rates range from $197-$411 per hour for Estate Planning. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2765 and $7709, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Estate Planning matters usually take in courts near Chattanooga? Estate Planning cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee usually take around 3-11 months depending on complexity and the Tennessee District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Estate Planning cases for people living in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Residents of Chattanooga typically see Estate Planning filings handled by the Tennessee District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Estate Planning? About 62% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Estate Planning, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
25 Estate Planning Lawyers Found Near You
R. Wayne Peters began his professional career in accounting in 1966 and the practice of law in 1968. He practices primarily in Georgia and Tennessee. For the past 24 years, he has been selected for inclusion in “Best Lawyers in America” for Trusts and Estates, Litigation & Controversy – Tax, Litigation – Trusts & Estates, and Tax Law. He was selected Chattanooga Best Lawyers Trust and Estates Lawyer of the Year 2013 and 2015; Chattanooga Best Lawyers Tax Law Lawyer of the Year 2012, 2014 and 2016; has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” 2006-2016; selected as a 2011 Top 100 Tennessee Mid-South Super Lawyer; and enjoys the highest available rating given by his peers, AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell. In 2010, he was accepted to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is also a Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist, an Accredited Estate Planner and is qualified as a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator.. His varied practice involves business, estate and tax matters, with a focus on business, wealth transfer, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, foundations, and business and estate related litigation. Wayne represents many entrepreneurs, start up companies, closely held and family businesses, manufacturers, professional service companies, banks, restaurant chains, automobile dealerships, construction firms and other businesses in day to day legal matters, sales and acquisitions, operations, planning, and employment matters. Wayne is often called upon by owners and officers of businesses to advise them regarding mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and planning, as well as risk minimization and legal and tax strategies.. In the course of his practice, Wayne has successfully handled many substantial business acquisition, estate and trust transactions, as well as business litigation and estate litigation. Wayne has also successfully represented clients in tax and audit matters before the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities. He has negotiated numerous favorable outcomes for clients as a result of his thorough and aggressive representation.. Wayne's practice also includes sophisticated tax planning and succession planning for individuals and businesses. He develops the strategy for and implements wealth plans resulting in optimum planning for the deferral and minimization of death taxes.. Although Wayne does not engage in a divorce practice, he does consult with and mediate for high net worth families seeking to minimize the adverse personal, economic, tax and business consequences of a marriage breakup.. Wayne’s goal in his practice is to work with clients and their other professional advisors to guide and assist them through difficult situations while negotiating for the optimal results and minimizing adverse consequences, tax exposure and whenever possible avoiding the delays, expense and uncertainty of litigation.
Lauren Sherrell focuses her practice in estate planning, along with general real estate and business matters. She has a deep commitment and interest in counseling clients in a variety of inheritance issues. She enjoys helping families and individuals effectively manage their assets and pass their wealth to children as efficiently as possible. Ms. Sherrell’s business background is a particular advantage with regard to advising clients in financial matters.. Ms. Sherrell stresses the importance of estate planning for anyone with dependents. A provision naming a guardian is particularly important for individuals with minor children. Ms. Sherrell takes pride in listening carefully to her clients’ particular needs and circumstances—family, financial, and otherwise—in order to create an estate plan that is customized specifically for them.. Lauren Sherrell earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee School of Law, with a concentration in business transactions. A native of Chattanooga, Ms. Sherrell holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.. Ms. Sherrell currently sits on the board of the South East Tennessee Lawyer’s Association for Women. She is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, the Chattanooga Bar Association, and the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Chattanooga Bar Association.
I have practiced law for over two decades in federal and state courts across the Southeast and beyond. I am blessed to love my clients and my work. Outside of the office and courtroom, I like to be on my boat with my girls (wife, two daughters and Dolly the cavapoo) aboard.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.