Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Nashville Area

Sam J. “Mac” McAllester III primarily represents financial institutions and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial lending, commercial loan documentation, commercial real estate, secured transactions, commercial paper, the issuance of title insurance policies, bankruptcy, financial consultations, creditors’ rights, collections and foreclosures. For more than 40 years, Mac has represented creditors and other interested parties in bankruptcy and insolvency matters.. Earlier in his career, Mac served as Staff Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Chapter 7 Interim Trustee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Tennessee. Also, for 17 years, Mac served as a member of the Panel of Trustees, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Tennessee.. A well-known legal authority in his areas of practice, Mac has been the guest speaker at numerous seminars on commercial lending, real estate, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights for the Tennessee Bar Association and other professional groups and organizations.

Mr. Sanders is a tax attorney and entrepreneur residing and practicing law in Nashville, Tennessee. In his capacity as an attorney, he provides tax and structural advice to ultra-high net worth individuals and families.  With a background in complex trust and estate planning, he has done extensive work with closely-held family investment entities, and has particular expertise in multiple class, multiple-tiered partnership structures.  He is involved in various capacities in private equity and real estate investments, including acting as the manager and principal of a closely-held investment holding company with ownership in various asset classes, including real property, private debt obligations, marketable securities, and restaurant franchises. Mr. Sanders holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Charleston (1999), a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University Law School (2002) and a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University (2003). Mr. Sanders started his firm in 2007. Prior to that, he was the Senior Associate in the tax group at Adams & Reese, LLP. Mr. Sanders is a member of the American Bar Association, theTennessee Bar Association, the Nashville Bar Association, the Order of Kentucky Colonels,Morgan’s Men Association, and sits on the board of several local charitable organizations and community boards.

Mr. Goode has focused his practice on helping businesses and families in their estate planning, tax and corporate needs.  Having previously managed a law firm himself, he understands the practical needs of business owners.  He has assisted both large and small companies with their tax planning for a variety of transactions, including international.   He frequently lectures to various professional associations.  Mr. Goode graduated from William and Mary School of Law and received his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University.

Josh is a member of GSRM’s Litigation Section. He routinely represents clients in complex commercial litigation involving business torts, breach of contract claims, real estate disputes, land use planning and zoning matters, and intellectual property disputes. In addition, over the course of his career, Josh has handled complex electronic discovery matters, antitrust and trade practices litigation, debtor/creditor relations and bankruptcy proceedings, trust and estates litigation, and class action litigation. He has represented clients in jury and bench trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, and before numerous zoning authorities. Josh also counsels clients – ranging from entrepreneurs and churches to large corporate entities – on a variety of topics, including real estate matters, organizational and governance issues, and policies and procedures.. He is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Nashville Bar Association’s Chancery and Circuit Courts Committee, and also is a member of the Real Estate and Federal Courts Committees.  In addition, Josh serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center.  He also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, as well as its Next Generation Board of Directors, both of which promote historic preservation in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.. Josh regularly speaks throughout Tennessee and Kentucky on a variety of topics, including real estate, zoning and land use planning, electronic discovery, social media, ethics and alternative dispute resolution.. Josh earned his law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he served as an associate editor of the Kentucky Law Journal and vice president of the Equine Law Society. Josh also graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in journalism and political science, where he was co-editor-in-chief of The Kentuckian. Prior to joining the firm, Josh was a member of Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC and, before moving to Nashville 11 years ago, practiced with Stoll, Keenon & Park, LLP in Louisville, Kentucky.. Josh and his wife, Susan, reside in Franklin, Tennessee, with their young son.

Jillian Mastroianni focuses her practice on trust and estate matters, real estate law, and business entities.. She began her undergraduate studies at Stanford University and then transferred to Dartmouth College where she was named a Rufus Choate Scholar. At Dartmouth, Mastroianni was awarded the Pray Modern Language Prize. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude.. A Russian Language and Literature major, Mastroianni undertook additional studies at Middlebury College and St. Petersburg State University in St. Petersburg, Russia, before taking a position with an international adoption agency. As part of the “Russia and Waiting Children” program, she developed relationships with pre-adoptive families in order to find homes for difficult-to-place children.. Mastroianni then moved to Manhattan, where she worked in the marketing and public relations department of Chelsea Piers, a sports and entertainment complex located along the Hudson River.. Mastroianni attended Vanderbilt Law School and interned for the Honorable Jennifer Coffman, then-Chief Judge of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. At Vanderbilt,  Mastroianni was awarded the James W. Cuminale Book Award for excellence in the study of Corporations and Business Entities.. An accomplished runner, Mastroianni won eight New York state championships in high school and was part of the Stanford University team that took 3rd place at the NCAA Cross-Country Championships. Since graduating from college, she has competed in seven marathons, including the Boston and New York City marathons. In Nashville, she finished as the 3rd female in the 2010 Country Music Marathon and won the inaugural Nashville Women’s Half Marathon.. Mastroianni currently competes as a member of The Athlete’s House Racing Team, and, in her spare time, she volunteers with Weimaraner Rescue of the South, from which she adopted her dog and favorite running partner, Oliver.

I have been privileged to practice law in the great State of Tennessee since 1997. If I can provide my experience to you or someone you know in the areas of Probate and Estate Administration, Conservatorships or Guardianships, Divorce and Family Law or Business and Commercial Litigation, please feel free to contact my office. If for any reason I am unable to assist you, I will do my best to get you to counsel who can help.

I have been practicing law for 34 years.  My goal in practicing law is to help people.

I am from Tennessee. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2007 with a BS in Political Science. Thereafter, I enrolled and was accepted to Nashville School of Law where I graduated 11th in my class and obtained my JD. I have worked for Larry R. Williams, PLLC my entire relevant legal career.

Before relocating to Nashville from upstate New York in 2006, Ron earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY. During his time at Medaille, he was actively involved in many clubs and organizations including the Student Activities Board, Athletics board and was Vice President and Co-Founder of the first intercollegiate ice hockey program in the institution's history, a feat in which he is particularly proud.. Four years after relocating to Nashville and pursuing a career in law enforcement, Ron decided to part ways with the executive branch of the law and made the choice to transition into a career as an attorney. Soon after being introduced to the legal world, it was evident there was a need for personal, dedicated legal professionals. Therefore, starting his own practice with these principles in mind became his goal. Upon earning his Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law and passing the Tennessee Bar Exam, he did exactly that by going into private practice and co-founding the law firm of Herbert & Lux, PLLC.

Bar admissions: State of Tennessee and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Attorney Catherine Eaton is Tennessee and Florida Bar licensed attorney and a Certified Family Mediator, which allows Catherine to offer a wide selection of services to prospective clients. However, Catherine is much more than a practicing attorney, she has also experienced both the joy and hardships of raising three children as a single mother. This experience allows Catherine to represent clients with an understanding that few attorneys have, knowing firsthand the difficulties surrounding divorce and parenting.. One of the many benefits of pursuing mediation and collaborative law over litigation is the protection of you and your family's privacy.. Collaborative law is a way to resolve the issues that arise when you dissolve a marriage without court intervention into the settlement terms. Collaborative law can produce a settlement agreement that is tailored much better to the unique circumstances of the parties and their children.. Mediation is the voluntary process of negotiating a settlement to issues between two parties. Mediation is used in family law as an alternative dispute resolution process.. There are several benefits and advantages to agreeing to mediate your family law case including:

After earning his undergraduate degree at MTSU, Dayne matriculated to Belmont University College of Law. At Belmont, Dayne excelled academically, earning his way onto Dean’s List and receiving Best Performance Awards for Evidence and Criminal Procedure. Dayne was also heavily involved in Belmont’s Board of Advocates and was part of the first Belmont Mock Trial team to ever compete on the national stage. Since graduating, Dayne has continued to help coach and mentor Belmont Mock Trial students, both as a volunteer coach and then later as an adjunct professor.. Dayne joined Ortale Kelley in 2020. Since joining the firm, Dayne has focused on representing developers and builders in real estate transactions, ranging from drafting purchase and sale agreements, declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions, commercial and residential lease agreements, and other related loan documents. He also provides guidance for homeowner and condominium associations on a range of matters, including enforcement of restrictions and interpretation of governing documents.

A native of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Rob currently resides with his family in Brentwood, Tennessee.

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