Estate Planning lawyers in Tennessee Martin Pierce to Nathan Dowlen

Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC

4513 Hixson Pike , Chattanooga (Hixson) , Tennessee 37415

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Real Estate , Securities , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. Martin L. Pierceis a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Tennessee Technological University in 1978.  He received that institution's Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 1988.  Martin received his law degree, with high honors, from the University of Memphis in 1981, where he was a published member of the University of Memphis Law Review.  He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia, as well as before the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Martin works primarily in the areas of: (1) Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law, Probate, Business and Family Succession Planning, Medicaid & VA Planning, Special Needs Trusts (Disability Planning), Miller Trusts, Qualified Income Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships and Charitable Planning; (2) Business Entity Law, including Corporations, LLCs and Partnerships, Nonprofits, Tax-exempt (501(c)(3)) Organizations, Contracts, Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements, Leases, Real Estate documents, Foundations, etc.; (3) Employee Benefits, Retirement Plans, Cafeteria Plans, Health Savings Accounts, COBRA and ERISA; and (4) various other Tax law matters.. He is a Certified Estate Planning Specialist through the ABA-accredited National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and the Tennessee Supreme Court Commission on Specialization (TNSpecialists).  An AV Preeminent rated lawyer with Martindale-Hubbell, he is also a Mid-South Super Lawyer® in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law, was selected to Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, and is an AVVO Top-Rated Lawyer.  He is also a member of theNational Academy ofElder Law Attorneys, and he is an Accredited Attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs.  He is an Accredited Estate Planner® by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, a member of the Chattanooga Estate Planning Council (Past President, 2006-07) and the Chattanooga Tax Practitioners (President, 2007-08), and he was a Charter Member of the Chattanooga Planned Giving Council.  He is also a member of the Georgia, Tennessee and Chattanooga Bar Associations.. Martin is the co-founder of several local nonprofit organizations, including First Things First () and the IMPACT School at Silverdale Baptist Academy.  He has served on the Boards of many nonprofits, including the Chattanooga Christian School, Chattanooga Resource Foundation, the Bryan College President’s Roundtable, Bethel Bible Village, Lighthouse Counseling Center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Chattanooga, Chattanooga Optimist Club, and Paraclyte Counseling Resources.  He currently serves as a Member of the Boards of Choices (), LifeLine (), and Relevant Hope ().  He has extensive experience in establishing, counseling, operating, representing, teaching about, and speaking about nonprofits and tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) ministries and charities as well as various legal, business and tax aspects concerning them.. Martin is in his 37th year of law practice in Chattanooga, where he began with Stophel, Caldwell & Heggie, P.C., in 1981.  In 1984, he moved to Chambliss & Bahner, PLLC (where he became a Partner in 1987 and was the Head of the Firm’s Tax & Estates and Employee Benefits Sections).  In 2002, Martin joined the national law firm of Husch & Eppenberger, LLC (where he was Head of the Estate Planning and Employee Benefits practice areas for the Firm’s three offices in the State of Tennessee).  On January 1, 2005, Martin opened his own practice to more personally and cost-effectively serve his clients.. A Member of the Christian Legal Society and a Certified & Charter Member of Kingdom Advisors, Martin and his family attend Harvest Bible Chapel Chattanooga, where he is a Deacon.

Firm: MHH Disability Law

212 North Highland Avenue , Jackson , Tennessee 38301

Practice Areas: Administrative , Adoption, Animal Bites, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense , Discrimination, Divorce, Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Government Agencies, Health Care & Hospitalization, Landlord & Tenant, Lemon , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Probate , Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Social Security

Michael Hartup has dedicated his practice to representing disabled individuals from the greater Jackson, Tennessee, and Paducah, Kentucky, areas as they seek Social Security Disability or Veterans Compensationbenefits. He believes in the compassionate and respectful representation of the unfortunate individuals who have been left unable to work to support themselves and their families due to injury or illness.. Mike earned an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with magna cum laude honors and his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis. He is licensed to practice in all Tennessee State Courts and in the United States District Court for the Western district of Tennessee. He has practiced in Federal Administrative Law hearings throughout Tennessee, west Kentucky, southern Illinois, east Missouri, northern Alabama, northern Georgia, northern Mississippi, and northern Louisiana. He is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives and a member of American Association for Justice. He has been invited by the Tennessee Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Human Services to teach state attorneys and adjudicators a continuing legal education course on the disability claims adjudication process.. Mike represents hundreds of disabled individuals in hearings and appeals every year, but he makes it a priority to meet with each of his clients personally and to be available to their individual needs. He understands that many are bewildered and frustrated by the bureaucratic claims process. He believes it is important to take the time to explain the process and law to his clients and to prepare them for what to expect throughout each step of appeal.. Mike lives with his wife, Mary-Glenn, and their two daughters in Jackson, Tennessee. He and his family are members of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Jackson. Mike is an avid runner and cyclist. He also enjoys fly-fishing and backpacking. He has run the St. Jude Marathon in both Memphis and Nashville. If he is not in his office or in hearings working diligently for his clients, you can probably find him running or riding the roads of Madison and Crockett Counties.

Firm: Law Offices of Nancy L. Choate P.C.

367-A N Parkway Suite 5 , Jackson , Tennessee 38308

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Elder , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Elder Law

Nancy L. Choate. Nancy obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1987. She is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, (Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate sections), National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Madison County Bar Association. Nancy has received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent from her fellow lawyers. She is also a Master of the American Inn of Court, Jackson, Tennessee chapter, a legal mentoring organization dedicated to achieving higher levels of excellence and furthering the practice of law with dignity and integrity. Nancy is a frequent speaker on the subject of Estate Planning and Probate and Elder Law to senior adults and other select groups as well as business and financial professionals.. Mrs. Choate makes her clients feel comfortable by offering a personal analysis of their individual situation and goals. She is able to create documents to meet the personal needs of the client in a timely manner. Clients often express appreciation in Mrs. Choate's ability to explain legal terms in "plain English" and to offer legal advice on complicated issues in a clear understandable manner. They also value the common central location of her office. Nancy and her family reside in Jackson where she is active in the community. Her community involvement includes:• Past President of the Jackson Exchange Club and 2009 Exchangite of the Year• Member of the Central Board of The Carl Perkins Child Abuse Prevention Center.• Trusts and Endowment Committee (Carl Perkins CAP)• Leadership Jackson Alumni Association.• Board of Directors for the Jackson Symphony and the Jackson Symphony League.• Board of Directors for the Discovery Museum of West Tennessee. Nancy and her husband of twenty-nine years, Curtis, are active members of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee where they enjoy singing in the choir and serving as Sunday School small group leaders. Curtis recently retired as a teacher at Tigrett Middle School and now serves as office manager for the law firm. They have two children, Anna, a recent graduate of Union University who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and Will, a student at Madison Academic Magnet High School in Jackson, Tennessee. Curtis and Nancy enjoy traveling with their children and supporting the performing arts.

829 Mccallie Ave , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37403

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

6750 Poplar Ave Ste 208 , Germantown , Tennessee 38138

Practice Areas: Corporate , Estate Planning, Government Agencies, Elder Law, Elder Law

I am moving my practice more into the Elder Law as I am getting more and more questions in this area.  I didn't like the answers I was giving to people who had questions in this area so I started to educate myself more and more into this area. I joined a national group of attorneys specializing in this area and through them I have found I can give answers that really help my clients.. I am a proud father of three wonderful kids (now adults) the youngest still in college but currently studying abroad in Australia.. In addition to practicing law, I enjoy running, biking and an occassional triathalon.  I have run several marathons (New York, Marine Corp, Twin Cities, Rock'n'Roll San Diego, Memphis), biked 100 miles (threre different times) and participated in many triathalons.. Currently I lead a team training cyclist to ride 100 miles, the Bluff City Blues 100 Training Team.

Firm: Elder Law of Nashville, PLC

4525 Harding Pike , Nashville , Tennessee 37205

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Law Office of M O Eckel III

106 E Liberty Ave , Covington , Tennessee 38019

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Tennessee and Mississippi licensed attorney with over twenty years of experience in the healthcare field as a physical therapist. Mr. Eckel was a  Summa Cum Laude graduate from the Mississippi College School of Law. He and his wife of twenty-three years, Audrey, have five children, one daughter-in-love, and their first grandson, M.O. V.

Firm: Brewer, Krause, Brooks, Chastain and Burrow, PLLC

5115 Maryland Way , Brentwood , Tennessee 37027

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Insurance , Products Liability, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents

Michael Smith has been practicing law and advocating for his clients for about 20 years. After graduating law school, he clerked for two State Supreme Court Justices, on the Kentucky Supreme Court - gaining valuable training and understanding of the judicial decision process.  Because of his past experience working with insurance companies, Michael understands what issues and arguments are necessary to focus on when dealing with insurance companies to win the maximum amount for his clients.  Many of Michael Smith's current clients are people who were referred by past clients or lawyers impressed with his legal skills and results.. You will need a strong advocate to win your case. Michael Smith has key experience in negotiations and court trials because of his past employment as an attorney representing insurance companies, learning their procedures, defenses and arguments.  He now represents injured people against many of those same companies.  His specialized knowledge benefits you by negotiating settlements for a monetary recovery.  Michael is your advocate, working only for your best interests.

Firm: Parham Estate Law

1715 Aaron Brenner Drive , Memphis , Tennessee 38120

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Wills & Living Wills

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.

Firm: Farris Mathews Branan Bobango & Hellen PLC

6000 Poplar Ave Ste 400 , Memphis , Tennessee 38119

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Contracts, Estate Planning, Probate , Securities , Administrative Law, Administrative Law, Administrative Law

Firm: Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC

130 N Court Ave , Memphis , Tennessee 38103

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Probate

Firm: Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C.

550 W Main St Fl 4 , Knoxville , Tennessee 37902

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Practices in the areas of estate planning and probate, elder law, and business and non-profit law.. Helps individuals in planning their estate, drafting wills, and setting up trusts, as well as personal representatives in the administration of estates in probate court. Helps individuals qualify for Medicaid and SSI, and has represented numerous clients in TennCare administrative hearings. Also helps small businesses and non-profits such as churches and religious organizations on issues ranging from formation and governance, taxes, fundraising, employment issues, property rights, and litigation, including constitutional issues (ecclesiastical abstention, ministerial exception, etc.)

Firm: Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP

550 W. Main Street, Suite 500 , Knoxville , Tennessee 37902

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional , Estate Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Real Estate, Real Estate

2924 Tazewell Pike Ste F , Knoxville , Tennessee 37918

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Farris Bobango Branan PLC

999 Shady Grove Rd S Ste 500 , Memphis , Tennessee 38120

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Natural Resources, Probate , Real Estate , Securities , Taxation - State & Federal, Tax

Firm: Law Office of Samantha Parris

4610 Central Avenue Pike , Knoxville , Tennessee 37912

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

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.

Firm: Mary C. LaGrone

234 4th Avenue North , Nashville , Tennessee 37219

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Elder , Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Probate , Toxic Substances, Trusts, Wills, Probate, Probate

100 North Main, Suite N , Goodlettsville , Tennessee 37072

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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;

Firm: McClellan, Powers, Ehmling & Rogers, PC

116 Public Sq , Gallatin , Tennessee 37066

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense

Firm: McBrien Armistead Law Group

1050 Hamilton Station Blvd , Lebanon , Tennessee 37087

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury