Top Probate Lawyers Near Me in Memphis Area

Within a month after graduating with a double major in accounting and finance from a small, relatively unknown college in a small, relatively unknown town, I moved to Dallas, Texas and secured an entry-level position in the tax department of what was then known as a "Big Eight" accounting firm (then Touche Ross, now Deloitte & Touche). At the time, almost all of the people I worked with and for had their Masters in Tax or a law degree. All were CPAs. I was told that in order to advance, I would have to pass the CPA exam and either get a Masters in Tax or attend law school. I passed the CPA exam and worked for Touche Ross for about 3 years. I took some graduate level courses during this time at the University of North Texas, but hadn't committed to a Masters in Tax program.Frustrated that others with advanced degrees were being promoted ahead of me, I accepted a job offer to be the Federal Tax Manager for Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, one of the first cellular phone companies. I also decided that I would take the LSAT and apply to law school.After 4 1/2 years of professional work experience, I started law school. I loved law school! I made the Law Review and became its Managing Editor in my third year. I was also a student member of a new organization: the Association for Women Attorneys.I clerked at Hanover, Walsh, Jalenak & Blair the summer before I graduated and was offered an associate's position. At Hanover Walsh I learned everything from preparing pleadings to arguing motions to attending union meetings. I handled divorce matters, prepared wills and trusts, and administered probate estates. In addition to continuing on with the Association for Women Attorneys, I became an associate member of the first class of the Leo S. Bearman Inn of Court.For 20 years I have been a solo practitioner in Shelby County, Tennessee. I am also a Rule 31 Listed Family and Civil Mediator.

Steven H. McCleskey concentrates his practice in the areas of individual estate planning, business succession planning for closely held family businesses and estate administration. He also works extensively in the areas of tax law, tax planning, tax litigation and business law, including mergers and acquisitions.. He is a designated ACCREDITED ESTATE PLANNER®, achieving a graduate level specialization in estate planning awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils to recognize professionals who meet the stringent requirements of experience, knowledge, education, reputation and character.

Specializing in probate administration and estate planning.

Special Needs Planning and Elder Law.. CELA - Certified Elder Law Attorney.

Paul R. Lawler practices in the areas of business law, civil litigation, tax, wills and probate, estate planning, and corporate law. Paul is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).. Mr. Lawler’s background in tax and accounting was followed by litigation immersion leading to a renaissance, “cross-over” practice. Cases have included defense of title to property, riparian rights, condemnation/eminent domain proceedings, personal injury (motor vehicle and slip & fall accidents), estate litigation, federal tax court litigation, state sales tax litigation, civil rights actions, shareholder derivative suits, and complex business litigation. Business experience encompasses the purchase or sale of private companies and representing clients involved in construction, manufacturing, packaging, and drainage industries as independent counsel. As a CPA (inactive), Mr. Lawler routinely interacts with clients’ CEOs, CFOs, independent CPAs, and can provide efficient, responsive, support to in-house legal counsel. Areas of concentration include wills, probate, tax, estate planning, and family business succession strategies as well as the resolution of civil tax controversies involving innocent spouse claims, trust fund liability, and estate tax audits.. Mr. Lawler has been involved for over thirty years with the Memphis Civitan Club, a civic organization dedicated to helping children with challenges. He is a member of various professional organizations including the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Society of CPAs, and American Institute of CPAs. He enjoys golf but he needs more practice.

Natalie has successfully represented clients in Tennessee for twenty years with their various legal needs including:. -Estate & Probate Administration & Planning: Wills, Trusts, Insurance, etc.. -LLC & Other Business Entity Creation, Modification, and Administration. -Family Law & Divorce Issues Including QDROs for Retirement Investments. -Land Use Disputes: Partitions, Divisions, Easements, Right of Way, & Deed Drafting. -Tax Planning, Compliance, Controversies & Audits for Individuals & Entities. Call or email today to see whether she can help you with your needs.

Matt Brinner concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions, leasing and secured lending, as well as commercial property tax appeals. He works with private companies and their owners in connection with the formation, structuring, and representation of various business entities, including other business-related transactions such as asset and stock-based acquisitions and dispositions. Matt represents numerous property owners, developers, landlords, tenants and other participants in connection with residential and commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, condominium conversions and commercial leasing transactions (including office, retail and industrial).  He also works with borrowers and lenders in all areas of secured lending, including business and real estate financed transactions and foreclosures.

Kevin C. Cox concentrates his practice in the areas of business transactions, estate planning, trust, probate, taxation and general business law.

I have been practicing law for 44 years. The scope of my practice has ranged from insurance defense and personal injury to commercial litigation, collections, to currently and for the past 25 years I have handled probate matters such as estates, conservatorships, guardianships, will contests, muniment of title and small estates. I have also handled real estate matters such as residential and commercial closings, foreclosures, tax sale matters which involve redemption , excess proceeds claims, and Quiet Title suits, evictions for landlords, boundary line/ easement disputes and other title claim matters. I also handle business disputes and have served as a mediator and arbitrator.. I am Alta Certified for real estate closings, I have an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, a legal rating firm, and our firm is an Accredited Business through the Better Business Bureau.

I am Memphis-based attorney Mike Parham. Parham Estate Law was founded on the belief that all clients deserve a high level of attention and something more than just a cookie-cutter estate plan. Some of the larger firms are focused on maximizing the number of clients they serve; my goal is to maximize the level of service I deliver to my clients. People come to my office with the goal of securing their family’s future; I believe that requires more than simply filling out forms.

I am effective at reaching a resolution for a fee that is sensitive to the overall economics of the dispute.. I have represented large, well-funded organizations (large companies and a municipal government) as well as businesses and individuals who are fighting with their last dollars.. More than one client has commended me for "saving the day."

Community Involvement:. Public Office:. Shelby County Public Administrator (2005-present).  Nominated by the Probate Court judges and confirmed by the Shelby County Commission, this position involves serving as fiduciary on an ad hoc basis in cases where the probate court determines that the case calls for a neutral third-party, or person with ability to pursue litigation/legal matters related to an estate.. Court Admissions:. All Tennessee State Courts. All Arkansas State Courts. Sixth Circuit Cout of Appeals. United States District Courts for the:

Chasity Sharp Grice has a passion and dedication to changing the dynamics of families in the South.  Attorney Grice has the expertise and commitment to assisting families in protecting their children and famiies from legal disputes in the future.. Chasity Sharp Grice represents families located in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee.  She began her practice developing estate plans for middle to high net worth clients at a Certified Public Accounting firm located in Dallas, Texas.  In her position at the Certified Public Accounting firm, she focused primarily on tax planning and compliance for estates, trusts, and gifts.  This included developing estate plans, preparing estate and gift tax returns, and preparing fiduciary tax returns.  Mrs. Grice was also responsible for developing sophisticated estate and reorganization plans for clients whose needs included transferring assets among generations.  Mrs. Grice assisted these clients in minimizing the tax consequences of these transfers, both before and after death.  She now focuses on estate planning and probate in the Dallas, Collin, Tarrant counties of Texas and Shelby, Tipton, Hardeman, Fayette, and other outside counties of Tennessee.

Carlisle concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning and charitable planned giving. He counsels clients with respect to a wide range of issues relating to wills and trusts, estate planning, trust administration, asset protection, charitable giving, business succession and taxes.

BA   Emory University and Rhodes College   1975. JD    University of Memphis School of Law  1978. LLM   Emory University School of Law   1979. Admitted to TN Supreme Court  1978. US District Court    1979. US Tax Court   1980. AV Rated in Martindale Hubbelll Legal Directory. Named Top Wealth Manager in estate planning, business planning, and taxation in Memphis Magazine

Attorney Stiles created The Stiles Law Firm with a commitment to excellence in serving you and your families’ interests. A Memphis native, Attorney Stiles is a graduate of Louisiana State University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law. Mr. Stiles served as a law clerk for the Bradley Firm in Germantown, TN, prior to joining the Besser Law Firm in Memphis, TN. He is a member of: Memphis Bar Association, Business Network International, Professional Network on Aging, Business and Breakfast, Young Professionals Network, and a Board Member of the Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee.