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Karl D. Warden

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  • Nashville, TN
  • Licensed for 37 years
  • Free consultation
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About Karl

I have been practicing law for 34 years.  My goal in practicing law is to help people. 

Practice areas

LitigationElder lawBusinessEstate planning
  1. 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.

    36 years, 501 cases

  2. Business: 30%

    37 years, 600 cases

  3. Elder law: 25%

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

    30 years, 600 cases

  4. Litigation: 10%

    General and specialized litigation on a cost /effect basis.

    37 years, 600 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

1504 17th Avenue South
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1504 17th Avenue South
Nashville, TN, 37212

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive199002/23/2020
GATerminated - Nonpayment of Dues198607/02/2020
WVInactive - Suspended198304/13/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers12
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2017
Coninug Leal Education ExellenceNashville Bar Association2013
Commissioner Key and ArrowhedBoy Scouts of America2013
PathfinderBoy Scouts of America2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyKarl D. Warden, JD, LLM2013 - Present
MemberJackson, Kweller, McKinney, Warden & Hayes1997 - Present
PartnerBeam, Warden & Middledorf1994 - 1997
AttorneyFlynn & Neenan1991 - 1994
AssociateNeal & Harwell1990 - 1991
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysAttorney Member2013 - Present
Nashville Bar FoundationMember2012 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationN/A1997 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Attorney at Law Magazine, Middle Tennessee EditionContributing Editor and Author2016
West Virginia Law ReviewDescription of West Virginia's New Probate System1983
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
George Washington University National Law CenterLL.M - Master of Laws1986
Vanderbilt UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1977
West Virginia UniversitylawN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for MedicaidPre need asset planning2014
Elder LawElder Law2014
Mental Health lawEthical considerations2013
Estate PlanningElder care in a nutshell2013
Guardian Ad Litem TrainingDuties and Responsibilities of a Guardian Ad Litem2012
Fundamentals of elder LawMaintaining an Ethical Practice2012
Medicaid UpdatePlanning tips and traps post DRA2011
Medicaid for ProbateMedicaid for Probate2011
Estate and benefits planning for veteransEstate and benefits planning for veterans2011
Coordination of Medicaid with other benefitsCoordination of Medicaid with other benefits2011
Veterans BenefitsVeterans Benefits and Mediciad2009
NBI TeleconferenceEstate Planning for Unmarried and Remarried Families2009
Ethics and Professionalism: Practicing Outside Your Legal SpecialityPracticing outside your legal speciality2009
Estate, Financial, and Health Care Planning for Elder ClientsEstate Issues2008
Estate Planning and Recovery for Elderly ClientsEstate Planning2008
Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder CareLegal Issues in Elder Care2007
Medicaid IssuesMedicaid Update2006
Making Choices: Understanding Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance Planning in TNLong Term Care Planning2005
Ethical Issues In Elder LawEthical Considerations for Representing an Elderly Client When the Relatives Come Along2005
Basic Issues of Elder Law in TNElder Law Basica2005
Elder Law Essentials in TN: From Estate Planning to Estate RecoveryElder Law Essentials in TN: From Estate Planning to Estate Recovery2004
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re BryantSuccessful rescue and placement

Reviews

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Outstanding Attorney

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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 justice 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!
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Hired attorney

GREAT ATTORNEY

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

Great attorney

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

Great Guy

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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.

Karl Warden

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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.

Attorney endorsements

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Nathan Dowlen, Child abuse 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, Divorce and separation 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.

Thomas White, Family Attorney on Dec 1, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Martin Sir, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Richard Hedgepath, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 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, Criminal defense 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.

Cost

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card