I have been practicing law for 34 years. My goal in practicing law is to help people.
Practice areas
Estate planning for people who do not think they can afford a lawyer to help them plan what happens after they pass on.
37 years, 501 cases
38 years, 600 cases
Medicaid planning and asset protection; special needs planning; conservatorship; probate
31 years, 600 cases
General and specialized litigation on a cost /effect basis.
38 years, 600 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Active | 1990 | 09/18/2021 |
| GA | Terminated - Nonpayment of Dues | 1986 | 10/17/2021 |
| WV | Inactive - Suspended | 1983 | 10/18/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Coninug Leal Education Exellence | Nashville Bar Association | 2013 |
| Commissioner Key and Arrowhed | Boy Scouts of America | 2013 |
| Pathfinder | Boy Scouts of America | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Karl D. Warden, JD, LLM | 2013 - Present |
| Member | Jackson, Kweller, McKinney, Warden & Hayes | 1997 - Present |
| Partner | Beam, Warden & Middledorf | 1994 - 1997 |
| Attorney | Flynn & Neenan | 1991 - 1994 |
| Associate | Neal & Harwell | 1990 - 1991 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
| Nashville Bar Foundation | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Nashville Bar Association | N/A | 1997 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law Magazine, Middle Tennessee Edition | Contributing Editor and Author | 2016 |
| West Virginia Law Review | Description of West Virginia's New Probate System | 1983 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University National Law Center | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1986 |
| Vanderbilt University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
| West Virginia University | law | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid | Pre need asset planning | 2014 |
| Elder Law | Elder Law | 2014 |
| Mental Health law | Ethical considerations | 2013 |
| Estate Planning | Elder care in a nutshell | 2013 |
| Fundamentals of elder Law | Maintaining an Ethical Practice | 2012 |
| Guardian Ad Litem Training | Duties and Responsibilities of a Guardian Ad Litem | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination of Medicaid with other benefits | Coordination of Medicaid with other benefits | 2011 |
| Estate and benefits planning for veterans | Estate and benefits planning for veterans | 2011 |
| Medicaid Update | Planning tips and traps post DRA | 2011 |
| Medicaid for Probate | Medicaid for Probate | 2011 |
| Ethics and Professionalism: Practicing Outside Your Legal Speciality | Practicing outside your legal speciality | 2009 |
| NBI Teleconference | Estate Planning for Unmarried and Remarried Families | 2009 |
| Veterans Benefits | Veterans Benefits and Mediciad | 2009 |
| Estate, Financial, and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients | Estate Issues | 2008 |
| Estate Planning and Recovery for Elderly Clients | Estate Planning | 2008 |
| Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care | Legal Issues in Elder Care | 2007 |
| Medicaid Issues | Medicaid Update | 2006 |
| Making Choices: Understanding Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance Planning in TN | Long Term Care Planning | 2005 |
| Basic Issues of Elder Law in TN | Elder Law Basica | 2005 |
| Ethical Issues In Elder Law | Ethical Considerations for Representing an Elderly Client When the Relatives Come Along | 2005 |
| Elder Law Essentials in TN: From Estate Planning to Estate Recovery | Elder Law Essentials in TN: From Estate Planning to Estate Recovery | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| In re Bryant | Successful rescue and placement |
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Nathan Dowlen, Elder law Attorney on Apr 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Warden is a great resource in the area of Elder Law and Conservatorships.
Morgan Smith, Elder law Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is truly knowledgeable in his practice areas, and is one of the first attorneys I look towards should any related questions arise in my day to day practice.
I endorse this lawyer.
Martin Sir, Elder law Attorney on Sep 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Hedgepath, Elder law Attorney on May 23, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I've had Elder Law and Probate cases with Karl Warden as opposing counsel and I've been impressed with his representation of his client. I've also referred cases to Mr. Warden.
Bryan Stephenson, Elder law Attorney on Sep 9, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Warden is one of the top Elder and Estate attorneys in middle Tennessee. Anytime I have an issue or question related to his field, he is the first person I think to consult.
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