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Keith Lane Edmiston
About Keith
Biography
I graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Law in December 1996 and thereafter was granted a license to practice law in April 1997. Since that time I have practiced in private law practice and in a corporate setting.
From 2007-2013, I served as an Assistant Law Examiner for the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners. In that position, I wrote and graded essays for each bar exam, and I also assisted in reviewing applications for licensure for moral fitness to be a Tennessee licensed attorney.
During my time as an attorney, I have practiced largely in the areas of bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13), business and commercial law, litigation, and civil rights.
My clients would tell you that I am personable, compassionate, zealous, intelligent, and loyal. I give my clients straight-forward advice, and I always respond to their calls, e-mails and texts. I am very technologically saavy. I believe these qualities and attributes have led to my successes as an attorney.
Whether you are a business or an individual, I would love to help you out of your problems.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
25%
25 years | 100 cases
Litigation
25%
29 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
29 years
Landlord or Tenant
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1997
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Edmiston Law Firm, PLLC
159 4th Ave. N., Ste. 321, Nashville, TN, 37219
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Keith Lane Edmiston's Reviews
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Posted by Anita | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Attorney
I highly recommend Mr. Keith Edmiston and his Firm for any legal reasons you may have as it pertains to Chapter 7 and/or Chapter 11. I secured representation with Keith for an issue regarding a bad debt...to which he successfully prevailed with favor. The level of preparedness and expertise that Mr...
Posted by John | January 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Edmiston Review
Over the last five years I have turned to Keith Edmiston several times for legal advice and services. Each time Keith has taken the time to translate the "legal-ese" for me, and has never failed to identify the best course of action. Though I think of myself as a smart person, I will continue to re...
Posted by Deborah | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Compassionate lawyer with superb attention to detail
I highly recommend Attorney Keith Edmiston. He was a great listener and explained all our options in great detail so we could make informed decisions. We are very pleased with the work he conducted on our behalf. Top-notch attorney!
Keith Lane Edmiston's Lawyer Endorsements
"Keith and I have worked together on various cases over several years. He is great to work with and very knowledgeable about the law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Thomas Tarpy
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
Heather Anderson
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2023
updated on 12/06/2025This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Keith’s comment:
“I had a "pervasive infection throughout the brain" at the time and ended up going into a hospital for months thereafter.”
Censured issued in TN, 2023
updated on 12/06/2025When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Keith’s comment:
“I had a "pervasive infection throughout the brain" at the time and ended up going into a hospital for months thereafter.”
Honors
2005
Pro Bono Service Award, Knox County Bar Association
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Managing Member, Edmiston Law Firm, PLLC
2015 - Present
Executive Vice-President, Partner, Pitbull Capital Partners, LLC
2015 - Present
Partner, Attorney, Edmiston Foster
2024 - 2025
Associate, Clark & Washington, PC
2014 - 2015
Director, Chief Risk Officer, NovaCor Consulting Group, LLC
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Gribble Carpenter & Associates, PLLC
2009 - 2011
Associate Attorney, The Ritchie Law Firm, PC
2007 - 2013
Assistant Law Examiner, Tennessee Board of Law Examiners
2007 - 2008
Of Counsel, Burroughs, Collins & Newcomb
1998 - 2007
Partner, Attorney, Hodges, Doughty & Carson
Associations
2024 - 2026
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2011 - 2013
Blount County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2007
Defense Research InstituteMember
1998 - 2015
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2016
Knox County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
• Farmer v. LaSalle Bank (In re Morgan), 291 B.R. 795 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2003)
• Baltrip v. Norris, 23 S.W.3d 336 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2000).
• Moody v. Hutchison, 159 S.W.3d 15 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2004)
• Marsee v. CSX Transportation, Inc., 269 S.W.3d 570 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2008)
Farmer v. Autorics (In re Branham), 247 B.R. 440 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2000)
• In re Vandeberg, 276 B.R. 581 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2001)
• Brooks v. Sevier County, Tennessee, 279 F. Supp.2d 954 (E.D. Tenn. 2003)
• Brooks v. Schults, 333 F. Supp.2d 678 (E.D. Tenn. 2004)
• In re Roback, 273 B.R. 158 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2002)
• In re Kitts, 274 B.R. 491 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2002)
• Buckeye Retirement Co., LLC v. Heil (In re Heil), 289 B.R. 897 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2003)
• Jones v. Union County, Tennessee, 296 F.3d 417 (6th Cir. 2002)
• In re MedEx Regional Laboratories, LLC, 314 B.R. 716 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2004)
• Patterson v. Irwin Mortgage Corp. (In re Patterson), 330 B.R. 631 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2005)
• Farmer v. Green Tree Servicing, LLC (In re Snelson), 330 B.R. 643 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2005)
• In re Wagner, 342 B.R. 766 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2006)
• Walls v. Gruen Marketing Services (In re Paradise Valley Holdings, LLC), 347 B.R. 304 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2006)
• In re Courtney, 359 B.R. 883 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2007)
• In re Reed, ___ B.R. ___ (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2013)
• G.C. ex rel. Johnson v. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, 829 F. Supp.2d 609 (M.D. Tenn. 2011)
• Dillingham v. Millsaps, 809 F. Supp.2d 820 (E.D. Tenn. 2011)
Sowards v. Loudon County, Tennessee, 203 F.3d 426 (6th Cir. 2000)
Education
1996
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
East Tennessee State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2003
CLE
Bankruptcy
Publications
2003
Sterling Education Services, Inc.
Tennessee Foreclosure and Related Bankruptcy and Title Issues
2000
For The Defense (DRI, Defense Research Institute)
Liability for Politics-Based Actions Against Government Employees
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I fill chapter 7 bankruptcy on a lawsuit judgemental against me for a car wreck?
18 Nov 2017
Q&A
Is it possible my chapter 13 plan will be paid off early?
24 Jun 2017