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Lesley knew from a young age she wanted to practice law, and began that journey early in her life. From representing Big B. Wolf in a claim from the three little pigs to her high school mock trial days, Lesley never lost sight of her goals. She worked as a paralegal for many years through high school and college before attending The University of Mississippi School of Law, where she graduated in December 2012.. After graduation, Lesley moved to Middle Tennessee to build her practice, focusing on estate planning and probate, business formation and contracts, and general litigation. She also spent time working for the State of Tennessee and gaining knowledge in Medicaid eligibility, especially for long term care.. Lesley now lives in Robertson County with her husband, Anthony, and their daughter, Evelyn. When not practicing, Lesley enjoys painting and drawing and has had the opportunity to share her work at several local galleries and events.

Growing up in South Florida as an only child, I quickly learned the importance of hard work and perseverance. From an early age I knew I wanted to be an attorney. I was the first person in my family to attend college. I fell in love with the sport of tennis and realized I could utilize this passion to further my education and my ultimate goal of becoming an attorney. I enjoyed playing Division I tennis for four years and was fortunate enough to win a conference championship and achieve Academic All-American distinction.. After my graduation from law school in 1996, I immediately began working for a boutique estate planning law firm. The reality that I could influence and assist individuals and families with the preservation and protection of their wealth solidified my desire to become an estate and wealth planning counsel. Over the past 24 years, with my Tennessee and Florida licenses, I have designed and implemented hundreds of estate plans to secure my clients’ estate planning and wealth transfer goals. It is rewarding and fulfilling to observe families experience and realize the importance of a proper estate plan design. I have devoted the past 24 years of my life to ensuring my clients and their families are protected and provided for through thoughtful and competent estate planning advice.

Daniel is approachable, easy to talk to and a great listener.  These are just a few of Daniel’s most outstanding qualities – crucial elements that make it easy for him to keep an open dialogue with his clients as he guides them through challenging situations.. Daniel’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration, banking and contract law. In addition to providing estate planning and probate services to clients, Mr. Wilkins has assisted businesses and financial institutions in regulatory compliance and transactional issues, and has advised both creditors and debtors in loan transactions and debt restructurings. Mr. Wilkins has represented businesses and individuals in state and federal courts, as well as in mediations. Mr. Wilkins is admitted to practice in all Tennessee state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He is a member of the Tennessee and Knoxville Bar Associations.. Mr. Wilkins is a native of Knoxville, having graduated from Farragut High School. He remained in east Tennessee to earn his B.A. from Carson-Newman College in 1996, where he graduated magna cum laude with majors in History and ancient Greek & Hebrew languages. Mr. Wilkins earned his M.A. in Theology from Southwestern Seminary in 1999, after which he spent four years teaching and drafting curricula in secondary education. Mr. Wilkins then returned to Knoxville to attend University of Tennessee School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 2006 while serving as president of the International Law Society and working in the Mediation Clinic and Non-profit Corporations Clinic.. Mr. Wilkins is an active member of the community, coaching his children in youth sports and assuming various leadership roles in his church. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

My name is Rebecca D. Abbott, and I am a licensed attorney with over 34 years of experience. Licensed in both Tennessee and Texas, I have a solo law practice located in West Knoxville. My legal expertise is estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Prenuptial Agreements. I also assist families with probate and post-death planning issues. Originally from Tennessee, I practiced law in Dallas, Texas for ten years after I received my undergraduate degrees from Southern Methodist University and law degree from SMU School of Law. I enjoy speaking about probate and estate planning at local senior centers and churches. I have two grown children, and in my free time, I enjoy photography, cooking and reading.