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Arthur Massey Fowler III

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  • Johnson City, TN
  • Licensed for 18 years
Arthur Massey Fowler III
Arthur Massey Fowler III
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About Arthur

We handle various types of legal matters including Probate/Estates, Estate Planning, & Business.

 

 

I had the unique opportunity to live in Sydney, Australia, for several years where I met my wife, took classes at Macquarie University pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, worked at the loading dock for Target at the Macquarie Center, surfed, and played soccer. My wife and I moved to Memphis where I attended law school. When I graduated, I obtained a job with a large law firm, where I practiced law for two years. I then had the chance to go into practice with my father. Our law firm became Fowler & Fowler, PLLC in 2005. Since 2005, we have been building our firm through technology and doing something we love--helping people solve problems.

 

 

 

Practice areas

OtherEstate planningBusinessLitigationProbate
  1. Probate: 35%

    Handle testate and intestate administration, small estates, will contest, creditor claims, muniment of title, TennCare claims, and all aspects of probate and estates.

    15 years

  2. Litigation: 25%

    Commercial litigation, business disputes, detainers/evictions, collections, employment disputes, noncompetes, land/boundary disputes.

    17 years

  3. Business: 15%

    Business formation including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies for profit and nonprofit business.

    15 years

  4. Estate planning: 15%

    Preparing wills, powers of attorney, living wills, trusts, and other documents.

    15 years

  1. Personal injury: 10%

    15 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

130 E Market St
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Fowler & Fowler, PLLC

130 E Market St
Johnson City, TN, 37604-5712

Website
http://fowlerlawfirm.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive200211/15/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers33
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Lead Counsel Verified in Probate LawLead Counsel Review Board2017
Outstanding Service AwardThe Pro Bono Project2014
Pro Bono AwardThe Pro Bono Project2013
Best AdvocateUniversity of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law2002
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyFowler & Fowler, PLLC2004 - Present
AttorneyBaker Donaldson2002 - 2004
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Tennessee Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate SectionMember2014 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Law Office Tech and Management SectionMember2007 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Construction SectionMember2005 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
Omicron Delta EpsilonMember1997 - Present
Omicron Delta KappaMember1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember2007 - 2014
Second Harvest Food BankBoard Member2005 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember2004 - 2013
United Way of Washington CountyBoard Member2004 - 2010
University of Memphis Law ReviewComments Editor2002 - 2002
University of Memphis Law ReviewMember2001 - 2002
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Tennessee Bar JournalThe Art of Perfecting Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens in Tennessee2004
University of Memphis Law ReviewLien on Me: An In-Dept Analysis of Tennessee's Mechanics' Lien Statute with Regard to Real Property2002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of LawJD2002
Macquarie UniversityPost Graduate Diploma1999
Hampden-Sydney CollegeBA1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Estate Administration From Start to FinishHandling Creditor Claims & Debt in Estates2017
Estate Administration From Start to FinishComplex Issues in Estate Administration2017
Tri-Cities Legal Support Staff OrganizationEstate Issues2015
Johnson City Senior Citizens CenterWhat the Trust?!? Estate Planning and Probate2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Estate of Mary Ruth PinkstonHandled the estate to the satisfaction of my client
Borla Performance Indus. v. Universal Tool & Engineering, Inc.,Judgment affirmed for our client; case remanded to trial court for enforcement of the judgment and collection of costs assessed.
Cradic v. McCoy Motors, Inc.Judgment affirmed in favor of our client; case remanded
Estate of Nola P. BaileySuccessfully handled estate

Reviews

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Excellent

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We were recommended to Fowler and Fowler and after reading the reviews decided to make an appointment. Even during the current pandemic Art answered all of our questions and was always easy to get in touch with. Would highly recommend!
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A valuble friend and a valuble attorney

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Mr. Fowler is a great person and a very tough advocate. He will help you through any issues you might have. I fully endorse my Mr. Fowler!
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I want to thank Art Fowler III

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I didn't have a clue as to how handle my brother-in-law's estate. Art held my hand through the whole process. He kept me updated on everything. He was very fair in his billing. I would gladly recommend him. In fact, my brother will be executor of my estate and I am telling him to go with Art. Thanks Art!
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Probate

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Hired Arthur Fowler to handle my mother's estate. He and the staff made me feel comfortable immediately and handled everything with efficiency and were very professional while also friendly.
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Went the extra mile to make probate less stressful

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I retained Art Fowler, III, when my father died in August 2017. As a legal assistant with experience working on estates, I had always assumed I would be able to "hold it together" when the time came, but dealing with a parent's estate is always incredibly stressful and time-consuming, especially when their finances and assets cause complications. Any good lawyer knows each client will need a certain amount of "hand-holding," and Art is a GREAT lawyer. He and his staff (Carolyn and Kerri) made the process simple by taking a careful "one step at a time" approach and then walking me through each step as it came up. They always kept my best interests in mind and made sure I knew I could call or email any time I had questions or concerns. Fowler & Fowler really went the extra mile to make an awful time in my life far less stressful, and their fees are very reasonable, especially in consideration of the amount and quality of work and attention they put in. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for an estate attorney.
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Excellent Will Contestation Defense

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The Fowler & Fowler law firm was a great help with my legal issues. The attorney handling my case, Art Fowler III, was attentive, frank, and highly skilled in his practice, and knowledge, of the law. The staff was friendly, and excellent at facilitating communication. I highly recommend Fowler & Fowler PLLC. Do yourself a favor and hire them for your legal needs.
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Fowler & Fowler LLC

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Fowler & Fowler LLC has represented our family on a couple of matters. The knowledge, support, direction and professionalism of the entire office is second to none. The follow-up, call return and personal care that to shown us by everyone we have dealt with at Fowler & Fowler LLC has been excellent. We are very proud to say that we have been so pleased with the professionalism of both attorneys. and their staff from start to finish, that we have actually recommeneded their office to my wife's mother.
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Probate Sons Estate

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Art was referred to me by our Financial Advisor upon the unexpected death of our Son. Probate was a road we had never traveled before and I can't imagine any one who could have been more knowledgeable and compassionate in his duties to assist us. I highly recommend his services!
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Professional, caring and knowledgable

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Art dealt with the probate of my late sister’s estate and handled everything with compassion, understanding and a genuine sense of caring. It was a long and drawn out process but I was kept fully up to date along the way and he was always available to discuss any concerns and answer questions I may have had. He was also happy to work around the 5 hour time difference between the UK and Tennessee. Art made a difficult time much easier to deal with because I trusted him and I appreciated the fact that he went out of his way to be so helpful when I live in another continent. I cannot recommend Fowler and Fowler highly enough and their fees are fair too.
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Partner dissolution

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I felt Mr. fowler's representation of my case could not of been handled any better.There Knowledge of the law and the different mazes thru which went thru was great.The outcome of the suit proves this.
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Attorney endorsements

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Joshua Hoeppner, Litigation Attorney on Mar 12, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I had the pleasure of working with Arthur in a recent property dispute. It was a tedious case with parties who did not like each other; nonetheless, through Arthur's professionalism (while still aggressively pursuing his client's interests), we were able to resolve the matter in a beneficial way for the parties. I heartily endorse Mr. Fowler.

Rodney Rowlett, Litigation Attorney on Oct 12, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Art is a very competent and hardworking attorney who zealously represents his clients. At the same time he is professional and courteous towards opposing counsel. I have always found Art to be very pleasant to work with even when he is on the other side.

Steven Huret, Litigation Attorney on Aug 28, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Art is a smart, resourceful, and pleasant lawyer with whom to work whether as opposing counsel or on the same side of a case.

Brandi Cassady, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 23, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Fowler on a complex and sensitive issue. He was pleasant, efficient, and timely. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Erik Samsing, Probate Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Tony Seaton, Probate Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I highly endorse this lawyer. Art goes above and beyond what a probate lawyer does. He is experienced, organized and thoughtful.

Robert Bates, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Great attention to detail. Very attentive and patient. I would recommend him to anyone. In fact, I recommended family to Mr. Fowler.

McKenna Cox, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Mr. Fowler for many years. He does an excellent job representing his clients and is very knowledgable.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$225-$400/hour
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    • 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.25%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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