Meredith Lee Silva

Meredith Lee Silva

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Probate Lawyer at NASHVILLE, TN
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law ... +2 more

901 Woodland Street, Suite 104, NASHVILLE, TN

About Meredith

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Wills, Trusts, Finacial and Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Special needs and Medicaid planning.

9 years

25%
Probate 25%

I assist families through the court managed process called probate when a loved one passes. The process includes completing an inventory of assets, distributing the estate's assets to heirs, paying creditors, taxes and debts.

9 years

25%
Elder Law 20%

My elder law practice includes Medicaid planning and application, estate planning, conservatorship and guardianship, and orders of protection for the elderly.

10 years

20%
Guardianship 20%

I assist client's in petitioning the court for Conservatorships for their disabled family members or friends who no longer have the capacity to make decisions on their own or care for themselves.

10 years

20%
Medicaid and Medicare 10%

I help families who need long term care through the Tennessee CHOICES program get qualified for Medicaid. I also assist families with Medicaid planning to preserve their assets should they need long term care.

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 9 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Silva Law

901 Woodland Street, Suite 104, NASHVILLE, TN, 37206

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Meredith Lee Silva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Carol | January 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

having legal documents is very important

Meredith Silva is professional , kind , hard working and knows her stuff. we feel very comfortable with her work and representation. she is kind, understanding and we thank her very much

Posted by Elizabeth and Ray | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Estate Planning and Special Needs Trust

Ms. Silva is a very knowledgeable lawyer- she answered all of our questions and made many suggestions. We had a very positive experience with Ms. Silva. We appreciated her patience and the time she provided to explain the Special Needs Trust paperwork. Thank you for taking the time to prepare the doc...uments so thoroughly-in times of Covid. Best, Elizabeth and Ray

Posted by Stephen | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Job well done

Meredith created my will and supporting documents. She offered a lot of great specific recommendations for my situation and made the whole experience painless and on point.

Meredith Silva

Replied last March 23, 2021

It was a pleasure working with you to create your estate plan. Thank you so much Stephen for the review!

Posted by Hannah | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

You definitely want her to defend you!

She definitely knows her rights/laws. She is thorough and a badass in the court room! The outcome we wanted is exactly what we got and she was able to drop some charges as well. She cares about her clients which is difficult to say about some lawyers. Thank you Meredith!!!

Posted by Carol | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Top notch lawyer

Meredith is one of the best lawyers here in Nashville! She’s very knowledgeable and hard working. She researched and worked beyond my expectations. I was charged for a dui by owner. I was not the one driving and was still charged. Her plan and execution and persistence that I was innocent was proven ...by her skills. I highly recommend her for any legal matter.

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Meredith Lee Silva's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jerry Cassell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you're looking for an experienced, tenacious attorney who will do everything she can for you, look no further. Meredith is a respected member of the legal community I would be happy to call in a time of need."

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Spencer Hassler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is diligent and aspires to attain the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate in contacting her for your legal needs."

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David Oldham

Elder law lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Meredith Silva is an excellent attorney whose diligence and insight supersedes her peers in both knowledge of the law and service to her clients."

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Erin Coleman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcus Shute

Unknown lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith has been and continues to be a zealous advocate for her clients. She practices with kindness, compassion, and care. I've known her to handle the most complex criminal defense cases and serve as guardian ad litem for those in need of conservatorships. Meredith is active in the legal community, being a member of the Florida bar since 2004, a member of TACDL (Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) and a member of the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations. I highly recommend Meredith, she is dedicated, skilled, and will work to resolve your case favorably."

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Chelsea Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Meredith Thorp Silva. She cares for her clients and is very knowledgeable regarding the law. She works extremely hard for her clients, and she cares about criminal justice. I have worked with her on cases, and I have found her to be a lawyer that is willing to go the long haul and put up the good fight."

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Victoria Bell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Meredith Thorp is an experienced attorney who is client centered. She is an excellent legal writer and trial attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Meredith. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ari Weisberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Thorp is very skilled at spotting issues and developing legal defenses for her clients. She is always willing to fight for her clients rights even in the face of bad odds or bad facts."

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Cynthia Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend this attorney. Ms. Thorp fights hard for her clients and really takes the time to learn about her clients. She is wonderful to watch in trial and has obtained not guilty verdicts in case with tough facts. She has a kind and pleasant demeanor and I have always enjoyed working with her on cases in the past."

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April Jackson

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Sarah King

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Spencer Hassler

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Lesli Oliver Wright

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Jerry Cassell

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David Oldham

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Marcus Shute

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Chelsea Nicholson

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Jennifer Opiola

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2026

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2004

Book Award in Negotiations and Mediation, University of Florida

2002

Fellowship Recipient, Association for Public Interest Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Meredith Silva

2005 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

2000 - 2002

Legal Intern, Florida Institutional Legal Services

Associations

2020 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

2019 - Present

Conservatorship Association of Tennessee

Member

2017 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Robbery

Case Dismissed!

Charge: Reckless Driving with Serious Bodily Injury

Guilty of misdemeanor reckless driving after jury trial

Charge: Robbery

Not guilty after trial.

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Education

2004

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

New College of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Monash University in Melbourne Australia

Fall 2003

N/A

Universidad de Costa Rica

Summer 2003

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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