Michael Shaun Goode

Michael Shaun Goode

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Business ... +2 more

424 Church St, Suite 2500, Nashville, TN

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 22 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 23 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2002

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lewis Thomason

424 Church St, Suite 2500, Nashville, TN, 37219

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Michael Shaun Goode's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2015

Introductory meeting

We had a very good initial meeting and Mr. Goode was able to highlight his strengths and how he and his firms assets could meet my current needs, as well as those in the future. He also was able to impress me on his worldly knowledge which was a pleasant surprise due to my need for some internationa...l expertise. Overrall a very good experience and made a very strong case for hire.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Real Estate

Exceptional

I first met Michael when soliciting legal counsel to represent our homeowners association. After our first meeting together, it was evident that the decision to retain his firm was the right one. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to continue developing a professional and personal relationsh...ip with Michael. I have also worked with him on a number of financial and business matters. He has extensive legal knowledge in his areas of practice and aggressively pursues his client's interests at all times. He can quickly break down complex legal issues and develop insightful and practical direction. Whether you are seeking preventative, ongoing, or litigation-related advice, Michael’s expertise and advice is difficult to surpass. He has and will continue to be an attorney that I highly recommend.

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Michael Shaun Goode's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zach Jones

Tax lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my humble opinion, among the best tax lawyers in the southeast. I recommend him regularly."

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Johnny Houston

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Worked with Michael on the sale of a business. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. A real gentleman. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Phillips

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a very good attorney with excellent knowledge in his field. He is also a solid member of his community who is active in Rotary. He has my fullest endorsement for your probate and estate planning needs."

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Brian Cahn

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My family entrusted Michael with our own wills and estate planning. No lawyer in Georgia has a better understanding of complex estate planning than Michael."

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Brandon Cabot

Business lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is well known in his practice area and has been a great resource."

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Zach Jones

Construction and development lawyer

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Brian Cahn

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Brandon Cabot

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

AA-O-G, Wealth Preservation Institute

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Georgia 2009 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2007

Certificate of Appreciation for Pro Bono Will Clinic, Cartersville-Bartow Bar Association

2006

Outstanding Public Service in Pro Bono Project, State Bar of Georgia

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Shareholder, Lewis Thomason

2015 - 2018

Counsel, Stites & Harbison, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Partner, Lantz & Reeves, P.C.

2010 - 2014

Senior Associate, Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC

2005 - 2010

Managing Shareholder, Perrota, Cahn & Prieto, P.C.

Associations

2018 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Estate Planning & Probate Section

Chair

2017 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Tax Section

Immediate Past President

2017 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, International Section

Executive Council Member

2015 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

2015 - Present

Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, Tax Committee

Member

2011 - Present

Atlanta International Tax Study Group

2011 - Present

World Affairs Council

2011 - Present

Estate Planning Council of North Georgia

2010 - Present

Succession Planning Professionals

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2012 - 2014

British American Business Group Chattanooga Subchapter

Board Member

2011 - 2014

Rotary Club

Sample of Legal Cases

PETERSON V. HARRELL (S09A1857)

5-2 Decision in favor of my client.

IN RE: ESTATE OF CLARIECE VAUGHN, DECEASED.

The Executor is hereby ordered removed

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Education

2003

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2002

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Northeastern University

M.S

1996

Colby College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Tax Law Forum 2018

Pass Through Session

2018

Strafford National Seminars

Section 199A: New IRS Regulations, Deductions, Limitations, Complexities and Opportunities for Pass-Through Entities

2018

Lorman Seminars

Federal Tax Classification of Series LLC

2018

ALI-ABA

199A Update

2017

World Trade Center Conference

International Sales and Distribution Contracts

2012

International Business Speaker Series

International Tax Issues

2011

Estate Planning Council of North Georgia

Estate Tax Update

2008

Turner Women Today

Estate Planning

2008

Southeastern Symposium

Panal Discussion on Attorney/Accountant/Financial Planner Interactions

2008

Estate Planning Seminar w/ IBM Workgroup

Estate Planning

2008

Employee Benefits Day at Ricoh

Estate Planning

2007

Southeastern Symposium

Trusts and Asset Protection, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Publications

2017

Thomson Reuters Practical Law Q&A Revocable Trusts: Tennessee

2017

3rd Annual Tennessee Business Law Conference Tennessee Series LLC Basics: Liability Separation with a Single Entity

2016

The Goods, Kentucky Association of Manufacturing An Overview of Important International Taxation Considerations

2012

Straight From The Top: Lessons From Leading Corporate Lawyers (Execsense) 5 Lessons I've Learned Working With CEOs

2011

How to Deal With Impossible Clients Ethical Conduct

2011

Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law Solutions to Special Issues

2009

International Estate Planning Offshore Trusts and Alternative Vehicles and Ethical Issues in Offshore Planning

2008

Advanced Probate Complex Litigation Issues In Probate

2008

The Legalities of Doing Business in China Business Culture and Customs

2008

Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients How to Plan for Incapacity and Understanding Post-Mortem Options

2008

Spouse's Rights and Family Maintenance and Ethics in Probate Practice Probate Practice: The Essential Basics

Languages

English

Activity

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