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Jennifer has an unmatched work ethic and is known for her straightforward legal advice. Her practice is focused primarily on conservatorships, estate administration, and probate litigation.
Jennifer Sheppard Jacobs was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from Hillwood High School and attended The University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and Child & Family Studies. She was a member of both Phi Eta Sigma and Gamma Beta Phi Honor Societies. Jennifer continued her education at Nashville School of Law, where she earned her J.D.
Jennifer maintained a solo practice in Nashville for eight years before joining her current firm, Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, in 2013. Her early practice included criminal defense, family law and various other matters of civil litigation. Over the last several years, her focus has shifted to cases involving children and disabled adults. Today, Jennifer handles probate litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, the administration of estates, adoptions, and appellate work. She also accepts appointments from the Davidson County Probate Court to serve as Conservator, Personal Representative for Estates, and Guardian ad litem.
Jennifer is a founding partner of Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC. She is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Nashville Bar Association, and she serves as a hearing panel member for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. Jennifer sits on the Board for the Conservatorship Association of Tennessee (CAT), and she chairs CAT’s Legislative Committee. She’s also involved with Cable: Moving Women Forward and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. She serves on Davidson County’s Office of Conservatorship Management’s Policies and Procedures Committee, the Probate Committee for the Nashville Bar Association, and she is an active volunteer for both the Legal Aid Society and Youth Court.
Jennifer is a frequent lecturer for the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Nashville Business Institute on topics related to probate administration, probate litigation, client relations, and professional ethics.
On a personal note, Jennifer is married to another Nashville native, Ben Jacobs. They live in West Nashville with their daughter, dog and cat. When she’s not working, Jennifer enjoys travelling, attending music festivals, and spending time with loved ones.
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State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2005
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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2013 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard
2005 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Jennifer Sheppard
2015 - Present
Office of Conservatorship ManagementPolicies & Procedures Committee
2014 - Present
Cable - Moving Women ForwardMember
2013 - Present
Nashville Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
Conservatorship Association of TennesseeMember
2005 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
Member
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Free Britney: Conservatorships in Tennessee
2016
The Probate Process Explained
2016
Lawyer/Client Relationship
2015
Conservatorship Overview
2013
Changes to Conservatorship Statutes
2019
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