Patricia Best Vital
About Patricia
Biography
I have over 20 years of practice experience in Tennessee and Georgia. I am a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Family, Civil and Domestic Violence Mediator. I am a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) securities arbitrator, U.S. Department of Justice/Key Bridge Foundation mediator in matters arising under the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act, and admitted to all courts serving East Tennessee and Northwest Georgia including the U.S. Supreme Court. I am trained in collaborative law and practice as well as in military divorce and Veterans Administration benefits claims. Before becoming a lawyer, I was in hospital and medical staff administration. I bring a practical approach to the practice of law and work hard as a team with my clients, seeking to attentively listen to their concerns, goals and desired outcomes. To the fullest extent of the law and considering my clients' facts, I work hard to achieve their goals and desired outcomes.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
33 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 31 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 33 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Vital Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services
735 Broad Street, Suite 308, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
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Patricia Best Vital's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation!"
"I have worked with Pat Vital on fee arbitration panels through the Chattanooga Bar Association. Ms. Vital served as the presiding arbitrator on the panels and did an excellent job of conducting the hearings and preparing the written reports. She is intelligent, thorough, diligent, and a pleasure to work with."
Elder law lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
President's Award, Chattanooga Bar Association
2008
Volunteer of the Year Award, Tennessee Community Organizations
2007
Volunteer of the Year Award, Chattanooga Bar Association
1995
Volunteer of the Year Award, Chattanooga Bar Association
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Vital Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services
1993 - 2012
Executive Council, Tennessee Bar Association
1992 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Lusk, Carter & McGhehey
1991 - 1992
Research Assistant, The University Of Tennessee College Of Law
1990 - 1990
Law Clerk, Hamilton County Attorney's Office
Associations
1998 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Dispute Resolution SectionExecutive Council
1997 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
1997 - Present
Chattanooga Chamber of CommerceLeadership Chattanooga Alumni Association
2004 - 2012
Chattanooga Bar Association, Fee Dispute/Arbitration CommitteeChair
1996 - 1997
Chattanooga Bar AssociationGoverning Board
Education
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2001
Alternative Dispute Resolution
1996
Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1995
Sexual Harassment
Publications
1997
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers