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Darren Kennedy has spent nearly two decades providing thoughtful legal guidance in estate planning, probate, and real estate law. Known for his compassionate approach, he helps clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity. His extensive experience ensures that every client receives strategic and personalized solutions tailored to their unique circumstances.. With 25 years in Chattanooga’s real estate industry, Darren possesses deep expertise in title, lending, construction, development, and litigation. His well-rounded background makes him a trusted advisor for clients seeking real estate legal support. Whether guiding families through estate planning or assisting with real estate transactions, Darren is dedicated to protecting his clients’ interests.. Outside of his legal practice, Darren enjoys running, cycling, and spending quality time with his wife, Andrea, and their two adult children. His commitment to family and community mirrors his dedication to his clients—helping them secure a strong future with knowledgeable, compassionate legal counsel.

My goal is to help everyday people and small businesses in Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, and the surrounding areas with all of their legal needs. I offer legal services for nearly every phase of life, and I want to be the lawyer you call in good times and in bad. I pride myself on effectively and vigorously representing my clients while providing them with the highest level of customer service and communication. I am dedicated to taking care of all of my clients, and to ensure that your legal needs are met and exceeded.. Whether you need a will, a divorce, or criminal representation, please give me a call. If you get a traffic ticket in Memphis, Shelby County, Germantown, or Collierville, Tennessee, let me do my best to keep it off of your record. If a loved one has passed away, reach out to me for assistance with opening an estate in Shelby County Probate Court. Let me be your attorney for all of life's highs and lows.

I am a Kingdom Driven Attorney and Estate Planner. I am passionate about empowering everyday people to LIVE WELL and BE REMEMBERED as the HEROES they already are.. Estate Planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Life Insurance, and Trusts are all effective tools in helping clients to have PEACE OF MIND. Can I help you too?. This is an advertisement for awesome legal services and financial products.. TN Law License: #026816;TN Life & Health License: #2486228;

I founded Crow Estate Planning and Probate, PLC in 2019 to be a bit different from other law firms. Our entire practice is focused on solving client's problems dealing with estate planning, probate, and business formation. That is all we do. We believe that our focus on these areas allows us to provide more efficent and knowledgable service to out clients. We focus on developing strong client relationships. We beleive that if we understand your story and what you care about, we are better able to craft a strategy that will protect that legacy. So if you need a will or trust, have recently experienced a death in your family, or are thinking about starting a new business - we are here to help. Your legacy is what matters to us. Our job is to protect it.

You can’t create an Estate Plan for tomorrow using yesterday’s thinking. Today’s new ever changing tax laws require new approaches to building a legacy that will be there for generations to come. At Klein and Associates, Attorneys at Law, our clients work with a team of specialists including attorneys with post Juris Doctorate degrees such as LL.M. Tax Masters in tax Law, National Association of Certified Valuation (NACVA) specialists and Estate Planning Coordinators to combine customized planning strategies with planning techniques to help preserve their wealth well into the future. To learn more about the latest trends in estate planning and how they could impact your own legacy contact our office at or visit our website at . Today’s Estate Planning requires Tomorrow’s thinking.No business, no problems. No problems, no business. Problems are opportunities for solutions. At Klein and Associates, we help clients with tax, estate planning and corporate law issues- oftentimes before they become problems- to find solutions.. Tax, estate planning including trusts, wills and probate law, individual and corporate tax as well as controversies between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service and US Tax Court.

I am the lead attorney at McMillan Law.  I am an experienced attorney who is fully committed to protecting my clients' interests with both compassion and creativity.  I practice in estate planning and probate, business law, and intellectual property.

Carolyn Levy Gilliam is an attorney and member at McDonald, Levy & Taylor, PLLC. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. She primarily practices in the areas of wills, trusts, elder law, conservatorships, probates, business matters, and litigation regarding these areas. She was named as a Top Attorney for 2023 in the Knoxville Cityview Magazine in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills/Probate, Social Security Disability, and Adoption. She was also selected as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Elder Law, Trusts & Estates & Litigation - Trust & Estates. This recognition is awarded to lawyers who exhibit "Outstanding professional excellence in private practice." Ms. Gilliam also serves in a fiduciary capacity for her clients, as a trustee of a trust, personal representative/executrix of a will, power of attorney, or a court-appointed conservator. Carolyn has worked at McDonald, Levy & Taylor since her senior year at Farragut high school. She received her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and had the highest GPA of Management majors in her class. She has been selected into the Academic Honor Society of Phi Eta Sigma and is also a member of numerous bar associations, including the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Association for Justice. Carolyn is married and the mother of a young daughter and son. She and her husband, Eric, live in Farragut. Carolyn loves to play golf and played Division I college golf at Mercer University. She is a member at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut, Tennessee. Carolyn is a Board Member and past Co-Treasurer of the Dream Connection, Inc., an all-volunteer organization that fulfills the dreams of children that have life-threatening illnesses. She is also the President and Chair of the board of Legacy Housing Foundation whose mission is to provide innovative programs, life-enhancing services, and strong affordable housing communities for everyone in need. She is also an active partner of Shoreline Church.

I am a Tennessee attorney who has been practicing since 2012.  I currently handle estate planning, real estate law, and litigation, and have extensive experience with workers' compensation matters.  Prior to starting the Otten Law Firm, I worked with two statewide insurance defense firms and obtained my real estate license..  In my free time, I enjoy being a dad, biking, and spending time with my family in Knoxville.

I am a South Florida native who now lives near the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I became licensed to practice law in Florida in November 2011 and actively practiced law in Florida until 2017. My family relocated to Knoxville, TN in late 2017 and I became licensed to practice law in Tennessee in July 2018. I have been working at the same Downtown Knoxville Firm (although we recently changed firm names) since May 2018. Presently, the majority of my work is Tennessee based but I am still actively licensed to practice in Florida.. My common practice areas are real estate matters, including but not limited to commercial leases, construction defects, easement and boundary disputes, and failure to disclose. I also handle a wide range of contractual matters including but not limited to contractual disputes, drafting contracts, and reviewing/negotiating contractual terms. Additionally, I work on personal injury and civil rights cases. I actively litigate cases in these areas of law.. On my free time, I like to spend time with my husband and our son. Together we enjoy going on the lake, neighborhood walks, and watching movies.. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. If you mention my Avvo profile, I will waive my consult fee.

Call to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with me.  I look forward to helping you.. Wills/Estate Planning. Do you want to decide who receives your property at your death and who takes care of your children, or do you want to let the state decide?  If you do not have a Will, you are letting the state of Tennessee choose.  If you think you should make that decision, call me to schedule a consultation.. Probate. Has someone you know passed away and left you in charge of their estate?  Instead of trying to navigate the hurdles of probate by yourself, let me help you.  I will take the burden off of you and explain the process in simple, easy to understand terms.. Business. Have a great idea but don't know how to start a business?  Already have a business but need legal advice to deal with a new situation?  I will work with you to solve your business problem, from simple to complex.. Elder Law. Are you or a family member in need of planning for long-term healthcare or end of life decisions?  Do you need to give someone the power to make financial and healthcare decisions for you? I will help you with these situations by preparing the necessary legal documents to respect your or your loved one's wishes.. Tennessee law requires that I tell you that this is an advertisement.  It also requires me to tell you that I am not certified as a specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in the areas of practice listed on my profile.

Mark Jendrek is an attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee, who provides legal services for a wide range of clients in East Tennessee, focusing almost exclusively on real estate and transactional matters.  He was admitted to practice in Maryland in 1986, and in Tennessee in 1988.  Since 1989, in addition to his private practice, Mark has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, teaching legal writing and contract drafting courses since 1989.    Mark currently serves, or in the past has served, both as a member and officer on the boards of a number of local organizations, including the Foothills Land Conservancy, East Tennessee Public Television, and the West High School Foundation.  He also served a term on the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission.  Mark was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a member of one of the Court’s District Investigating Committees in 1989, and has been Chair of the Region 2 Committee since 1999, conducting Character and Fitness interviews of Tennessee Bar applicants.     A significant part of Mark’s practice involves creative problem solving–accepting matters for which there appears to be no solution and using legal and writing skills to achieve his clients’ lawful goals.  Much of that problem solving and drafting skill has been put to use for Foothills Land Conservancy, both in Mark’s capacity as a member of the Foothills Board of Directors and as counsel for the conservancy, during the more than 10 years of his affiliation with Foothills.