Karl D. Warden

Karl D. Warden

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Elder Law, Litigation

1504 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN

About Karl

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Estate planning for people who do not think they can afford a lawyer to help them plan what happens after they pass on.

42 years | 501 cases

35%
Business 30%

43 years | 600 cases

30%
Elder Law 25%

Medicaid planning and asset protection; special needs planning; conservatorship; probate

36 years | 600 cases

25%
Litigation 10%

General and specialized litigation on a cost /effect basis.

43 years | 600 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 36 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 39 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1986

Terminated - Nonpayment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 42 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1983

Inactive - Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Karl D. Warden

1504 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37212

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Karl D. Warden's Reviews

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Posted by Augusta | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Outstanding Attorney

Karl D. Warden is an outstanding attorney. He warmly welcomed me and intellectually clarified all of the legal details of my case. He eagerly made it as easy as possible to fast track my personal injury case and he willingly worked with other lawyers from the state of Vermont to help me receive just...ice from a bodily accident. Very few lawyers these days have the charm, wit, and bravado as Karl Warden. Chivalry certainly isn’t dead with this wonderful professional!

Posted by Brenda | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

GREAT ATTORNEY

Mr. Warden handled multiple legal problems for me. He is very astute in many legal areas. He also has a great attorney/client relationship.

Posted by Cindy | October 17, 2011 | Elder Law

Great attorney

Karl handled the elder law work for my parents. I would recommend his services to everyone.

Posted by Jeff | April 19, 2010

Great Guy

Mr. Warden did a great job for me and has been helpful on numerous matters over the years. He is also a uniquely interesting individual that is a pleasure to work with.

Posted by Steve | October 05, 2009 | Elder Law

Karl Warden

I have work with Karl for several years now and found him to be extremely knowledgable in the field of elder law. He is thorough in his approach to each case and places the needs of the client above all else.

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Karl D. Warden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathan Dowlen

Elder law lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Warden is a great resource in the area of Elder Law and Conservatorships."

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Morgan Smith

Elder law lawyer | Feb 19

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."

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Thomas White

Unknown lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Sir

Elder law lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Hedgepath

Elder law lawyer | May 23

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."

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Bryan Stephenson

Elder law lawyer | Sep 09

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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Jeffrey Levine

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Martin Sir

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Coninug Leal Education Exellence, Nashville Bar Association

2013

Commissioner Key and Arrowhed, Boy Scouts of America

2008

Pathfinder, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Karl D. Warden, JD, LLM

1997 - Present

Member, Jackson, Kweller, McKinney, Warden & Hayes

1994 - 1997

Partner, Beam, Warden & Middledorf

1991 - 1994

Attorney, Flynn & Neenan

1990 - 1991

Associate, Neal & Harwell

Associations

2013 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Nashville Bar Foundation

Member

1997 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Bryant

Successful rescue and placement

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Education

1986

George Washington University National Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

1977

Vanderbilt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

West Virginia University

law

Speaking Engagements

2014

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Pre need asset planning

2014

Elder Law

Elder Law

2013

Mental Health law

Ethical considerations

2013

Estate Planning

Elder care in a nutshell

2012

Guardian Ad Litem Training

Duties and Responsibilities of a Guardian Ad Litem

2012

Fundamentals of elder Law

Maintaining an Ethical Practice

2011

Medicaid Update

Planning tips and traps post DRA

2011

Medicaid for Probate

Medicaid for Probate

2011

Estate and benefits planning for veterans

Estate and benefits planning for veterans

2011

Coordination of Medicaid with other benefits

Coordination of Medicaid with other benefits

2009

Veterans Benefits

Veterans Benefits and Mediciad

2009

Ethics and Professionalism: Practicing Outside Your Legal Speciality

Practicing outside your legal speciality

2008

Estate, Financial, and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Estate Issues

2008

Estate Planning and Recovery for Elderly Clients

Estate Planning

2007

Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care

Legal Issues in Elder Care

2006

Medicaid Issues

Medicaid Update

2005

Making Choices: Understanding Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance Planning in TN

Long Term Care Planning

2005

Ethical Issues In Elder Law

Ethical Considerations for Representing an Elderly Client When the Relatives Come Along

2005

Basic Issues of Elder Law in TN

Elder Law Basica

2004

Elder Law Essentials in TN: From Estate Planning to Estate Recovery

Elder Law Essentials in TN: From Estate Planning to Estate Recovery

Publications

2016

Attorney at Law Magazine, Middle Tennessee Edition Contributing Editor and Author

1983

West Virginia Law Review Description of West Virginia's New Probate System

Languages

Spanish

English

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