Jennifer Lynne Sheppard

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Jennifer Lynne Sheppard

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7 reviews
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Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 21 years

Probate Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Adoption

2122 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN

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About Jennifer

Biography

Results driven, hardworking, and ethical.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Conservatorships, Guardianships, and other litigation related to the areas of probate law.

21 years

50%
Guardianship 45%

Guardianships for minors and Conservatorships for adults with disabilities.

45%
Adoption 5%

Stepparent adoption, grandparent adoption, contested adoption, and adult adoption.

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard

2122 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37212

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Law Offices of Jennifer Lynne Sheppard

509 W Court Square, Springfield, TN, 37172

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Jennifer Lynne Sheppard's Reviews

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Posted by MICHAEL | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Michael-Conservator/Guardian

Our family wisely contacted Jennifer Sheppard to assist us with initiating conservatorship proceedings in Tennessee for more appropriate care of an elderly relative resident in another state. We had been initially adrift in an especially complex situation caring for our relative’s personal needs, saf...eguarding her property and paying expenses, while trying to ascertain how to approach all the legal issues. Jennifer Sheppard analyzed our situation and carefully crafted answers, patiently explaining the why and wherefore for different actions based on her vast experience in this field of law. The questions we had soon gave way to new avenues of action and uncertainty became confidence. We were no longer anxious for we knew that what we were doing was supported by sound judgment rooted in law and proper procedure. Our family regards Jennifer Sheppard as a trusted advisor and counselor to us who is accessible, reliable, and knowledgeable who can be counted on to offer valued assistance.

Posted by Barbara | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

An Amazing Lawyer

''Jennifer Sheppard, Is an outstanding attorney who has that unique skill of being a kind & passionate advocate for her clients, while also being a fearless and persistent warrior against those who are out to hurt those same clients. She has always negotiated the most favorable outcome for me in all ...the tough situations in which, I unfortunately had to face and needed to ask for help. she has saved my life, and I will forever be grateful for having such a wise and professional advocate! She is my Angel!''

Posted by Jennifer | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

J. Pina

Most recently, we hired Jennifer Sheppard to help us gain legal custody of a child. She has worked on numerous cases for our family. She was easy to contact via email and telephone and returned all communication promptly. She and her staff informed us of each phase of the process and showed up to cou...rt on our behalf. Jennifer was easy to work with and had the right combination of empathy and toughness to handle our case. She will always be my first choice when I need legal counsel.

Posted by James | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Just a review about Mrs Jennifer Sheppard . . I hired her firm and would definitely hire again. She is co-atty of the year. I would hire this Atty again absolutely. Want results get this Atty . Hands down my pick.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Jennifer Sheppard is fantastic!

I hired Jennifer to handle the probate of my late mother's estate. Jennifer stayed in contact with me throughout the probate process (several months), updating me on the next steps. There was an issue with a difficult sibling and Jennifer handled that situation professionally and with the utmost co...urtesy. I would highly recommend Jennifer Sheppard to anyone seeking legal assistance on probate and family matters. She certainly is knowledgeable on the law.

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Nashville, TN, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Nashville, TN, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard

2005 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Jennifer Sheppard

Associations

2015 - Present

Office of Conservatorship Management

Policies & Procedures Committee

2014 - Present

Cable - Moving Women Forward

Member

2013 - Present

Nashville Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - Present

Conservatorship Association of Tennessee

Member

2005 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Nashville Bar Association, Probate Court Committee

Member

Education

2005

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Tennessee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

CLE

Free Britney: Conservatorships in Tennessee

2016

CLE

The Probate Process Explained

2016

CLE

Lawyer/Client Relationship

2015

CLE

Conservatorship Overview

2013

CLE

Changes to Conservatorship Statutes

Publications

2019

Tennessee Bar Journal Faculty Spot

Languages

English

Activity

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