$ 200-400 per hour
Amy Farrar is an experienced estate planning and probate attorney, concentrating her practice on all kinds of legal and practical issues related to aging well. Farrar has practiced transactional business and real estate law for over fifteen years, representing small to medium sized businesses and individuals who are looking for strategic and practical legal guidance. She is recognized statewide as a leading Appellate lawyer, handling civil, criminal and domestic appeals. Farrar began her legal career as a Law Clerk for Justice Cornelia A. Clark, during Justice Clark’s first year on the Tennessee Supreme Court. During this time, Farrar gained a deep understanding of Tennessee’s appellate courts and has spent the years since refining her research, writing and oral advocacy her clerkship with the Tennessee Supreme Court, Farrar spent six years at a respected Nashville law firm. There, Farrar gained a wide variety of experience in business and commercial litigation, estate planning, real estate and employment law. She is actively involved in her community, serving in leadership roles on several Boards, and as an Elder at First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro. Farrar presents continuing legal education seminars for attorneys across the State on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Appeals.
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$ 200-400 per hour
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718 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Mr.Sawyer
My name is Thomas Sawyer. I became a client of the law firm of Amy Farrar with the passing of my brother. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, and Ms Farrar helped me fulfill my duties as executor of my brother's estate. To me, living in Ohio, this seemed a really daunting responsibility, but Amy and her ...
Posted by Debbie | April 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning
Amy gave us excellent advice on setting up our Wills, DPOA's and forming a trust for our out of state property. She was a pleasure to work with and we were able to view documents and request changes via email. When we went in to sign documents, she and her staff were very professional and caring. All...
Posted by Deborah | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Phenomenal
We found out that my husband had brain cancer and his prognosis was not good. We had procrastinated in getting our legal affairs in order. We gave Amy the information needed to prepare durable power if attorney, living will, and last will and testament on a Friday. She had all the information and pap...
Posted by CK | January 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
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...
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
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
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
2011 - Present
Rutherford Cannon County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Appellate Pracitce SectionVice-Chair, Executive Committee
2007 - Present
Nashville Bar Association, Appellate Practice CommitteeChair
2005 - Present
Lawyers' Association for Women, Marion Griffin Chapter (Nashville, Tennessee)Member
2012 - 2014
Tennessee Conservation VotersMember, Board of Directors
2012 - 2017
Middle Tennessee Collaborative AllianceMember
Pending before the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Won total of approximately $2.6 million for client in life insurance case.
Landmark Tennessee Supreme Court decision on Summary Judgment in Tennessee.
Won reversal of trial and appellate court’s grant of summary judgment for Defendants.
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2012
2012
Preserving Issues for Appeal
2012
2012
2007
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