Amy Jenkins Farrar

Amy Jenkins Farrar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Murfreesboro, TN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Appeals ... +3 more

718 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

Amy Farrar is an experienced and caring estate planning attorney, including everything from simple wills and powers of attorney, to complex trusts to protect your family.

21 years | 200 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Amy Farrar is a dedicated and caring probate attorney, who is experienced in helping clients navigate the probate process as quickly and easily as possible.

21 years | 100 cases

20%
Appeals 15%

Leading Appellate Attorney. Amy Farrar is respected Statewide for her extensive knowledge and experience in all types of appeals. Assistant Editor of Tennessee's Appellate Practice Handbook since 2006; educates other attorneys on appellate practice.

21 years | 60 cases

15%
Business 15%

Amy Farrar advises all types of business clients in various matters, from the start of a new venture, to wind up and dissolution, to providing employment and contract law advice, to litigation.

21 years | 150 cases

15%
Elder Law 15%

Amy Farrar offers a full range of Elder Law services to clients, including Life Care Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Medicaid Benefits Planning, and Special Needs Planning.

15%
Real Estate 15%

Amy Farrar has litigated real estate matters in Tennessee Courts for over a decade, frequently drafts and negotiates commercial and residential leases and contracts for the sale of real estate. Farrar is also a licensed commercial real estate agent.

21 years | 50 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Tennessee Center for Estate & Elder Law, PLLC

718 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130

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Amy Jenkins Farrar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Gayle | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Exemplary

Choosing Amy and her team to draft estate planning documents is one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. Emails were replied to promptly and she was on time every time for office appointments. Her profile is very impressive and her combined level of knowledge and experience comes throug...h in her work. Her ability of insightfulness to our particular set of needs put us immediately at ease. Amy and her staff are welcoming and friendly while not loosing focus on the task at hand. We were not rushed and given every opportunity to ask questions. In an unrelated issue, understanding my need to act quickly, Amy prioritized her schedule to help expedite documents and immediately set a resolution into motion. My husband and I came away feeling confident (actually, thanking our lucky stars) we made a good choice and recommend Amy and her team without reservations.

Posted by Ruth | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Amy Farrar, my attorney

My late husband and I first met Amy in the late summer of 2017. She helped us write a strong version of what had seemed a complicated will. Less than 18 months later, my husband died of Agent Orange related cancer. In the two years since, I have met with Amy often to think through the next decade ...of my life. She is both a professional advocate and a personal friend and sounding board. She knew us both well! Her strongest of many strong attributes is that she listens intently and remembers!

Posted by Erik Hoffman | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Amy Farrar: 5/5 Stars-Highly Recommend

I had a real estate transaction that I was attempting to complete myself and it was proving to be more than I could handle. My deal had no structure, no contractual obligations in place with the other party and I had no idea how to proceed further and I was already in fairly deep. I reached out t...o the first 5 Middle TN real estate law firms that were returned on my Google search and Amy's office assistant was the only one who gave me the confidence to move forward. I was actually listened to carefully and it was obvious they run an organized operation. On my first consultation Amy assessed my situation, made a series of sensible recommendations, laid out a plan of action and in the ensuing weeks honored her time commitments, handled a barrage of curve-balls with ease and my transaction concluded successfully just a few days ago. Thanks Amy!

Posted by Jim & Joan | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent plus

After moving to a new town a couple of years ago, and having experienced several changes in our lives, we realized that the Last Wills and Testament we had were no longer applicable for our current situation. We went to Amy Farrar to update these vital documents for us. We met with Amy to outline o...ur current needs, and she understood them completely. In a matter of a couple of weeks Amy had drawn up for my husband and me our Last Will and Testaments, our Durable Powers of Attorney, our Healthcare Power of Attorney and our Living Wills. We are pleased to have these vital documents completed. Additionally, more recently we were being threatened by our previous alarm company with being turned over to a collection agency even though we had cancelled our contract with them in a timely fashion not only once, but twice over a period of months. We had followed the alarm company’s protocol for cancellation exactly as required. Using Google, we learned that others had this problem with this alarm company. We turned this problem over to Amy, and within a week we had a letter from the alarm company saying that the contract had indeed been cancelled, and that no further action was required. What a relief! We appreciate Amy’s thoroughness, understanding and help.

Posted by CK | January 29, 2013

Excellent representation with care, confidence, and dependability

Like most people, I never expected that I would need legal representation. However, in the spring of 2012, I found myself seeking professional counseling for a divorce with child. After a few dead end referrals from ‘friends’, my luck changed for the better when I met Ms Farrar. I immediately noticed... her high level of care for her client as she listened intently while I described my situation. Although, Ms Farrar never waivered from our goals and objectives of getting the best possible outcome for me, it was very clear that her primary objective was the well being of my child. I knew at that moment, that I had found my attorney. Over the next few weeks and months, the case became more complex as poor communication from opposing council often left us with tough decisions. Although our patience was tested by a series of obstacles beyond our control, she never lost focus and provided me with excellent representation, guidance, and advice. She exemplifies the perfect combination of care, trust, professionalism, and toughness. The end result….she achieved the results I wanted while making the journey as smooth as possible.

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Kristen Amonette

Appeals lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy Farrar is an experienced attorney whose deep understanding of the law gives her an edge over other attorneys and greatly benefits her clients. Amy's unique experience in both trial and appellate courts and her calm but firm demeanor make her an excellent advocate. She successfully represents clients at trial, in mediation, in the collaborative process, and at the appellate level. I do not hesitate to recommend her."

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Gregory Buppert

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Farrar handles appeals throughout Tennessee and is one of the state's leading appellate lawyers. Her knowledge of the law is deep and current. Yet Ms. Farrar is just as focused on the everyday problems facing her clients who come to her office on the Square in Murfreesboro. She approaches every issue and every client with interest, concern, diligence, and care. I do not hesitate to recommend Ms. Farrar."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Pro Bono Award, Tennessee Supreme Court

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Pro Bono Service Award, Tennessee Supreme Court

2011

Leadership Law, Tennessee Bar Association

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Partner, Tennessee Center for Estate & Elder Law, PLLC

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, Farrar | Moore Law

2012 - 2020

Founding Partner, Farrar | Wright, PLLC

2011 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Middle Tennessee State University

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella, PC

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Tennessee Supreme Court

Associations

2011 - Present

Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Appellate Pracitce Section

Vice-Chair, Executive Committee

2007 - Present

Nashville Bar Association, Appellate Practice Committee

Chair

2005 - Present

Lawyers' Association for Women, Marion Griffin Chapter (Nashville, Tennessee)

Member

2012 - 2014

Tennessee Conservation Voters

Member, Board of Directors

2012 - 2017

Middle Tennessee Collaborative Alliance

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mayfield v. Mayfield

Pending before the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Morrison v. Allen et al., 338 S.W.3d 417 (Tenn. 2011).

Won total of approximately $2.6 million for client in life insurance case.

Martin v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 271 S.W.3d 76 (Tenn. 2008).

Landmark Tennessee Supreme Court decision on Summary Judgment in Tennessee.

Downs ex rel Downs v. Bush, 263 S.W.3d 812 (Tenn. 2008)

Won reversal of trial and appellate court’s grant of summary judgment for Defendants.

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Education

2005

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Wake Forest University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Courthouse Square Series

Preserving Issues for Appeal

Publications

2012

M. Lee Smith Publishers Assistant Editor, Tennessee Tort Law Letter

2012

Nashville Bar Association Appellate Advocacy Handbook

2007

Nashville Bar Journal Tips for Becoming a Better Appellate Advocate

Languages

English

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