Arthur Massey Fowler III

Arthur Massey Fowler III

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 24 years

Probate Lawyer at Johnson City, TN
Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Business ... +2 more

130 E Market St, Johnson City, TN

About Arthur

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

21 years

35%
Litigation 25%

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

23 years

25%
Business 15%

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

21 years

15%
Estate Planning 15%

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

21 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 24 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Fowler & Fowler, PLLC

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

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Arthur Massey Fowler III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

I want to thank Art Fowler III

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. Thank...s Art!

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

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.

Posted by Stephanie | June 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Went the extra mile to make probate less stressful

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.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Will Contestation Defense

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.

Posted by Robert | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Fowler & Fowler LLC

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 excellen...t. 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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Arthur Massey Fowler III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Hoeppner

Litigation lawyer | Mar 12

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."

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Rodney Rowlett

Litigation lawyer | Oct 12

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."

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Steven Huret

Litigation lawyer | Aug 28

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."

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Brandi Cassady

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 23

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."

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Erik Samsing

Probate lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tony Seaton

Probate lawyer | Aug 13

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."

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Robert Bates

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 17

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."

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McKenna Cox

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 16

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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Lead Counsel Verified in Probate Law, Lead Counsel Review Board

2014

Outstanding Service Award, The Pro Bono Project

2013

Pro Bono Award, The Pro Bono Project

2002

Best Advocate, University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Fowler & Fowler, PLLC

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Baker Donaldson

Associations

2014 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section

Member

2007 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Law Office Tech and Management Section

Member

2005 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Construction Section

Member

2002 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Omicron Delta Epsilon

Member

1997 - Present

Omicron Delta Kappa

Member

2007 - 2014

American Association for Justice

Member

2005 - 2008

Second Harvest Food Bank

Board Member

2004 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2010

United Way of Washington County

Board Member

2002 - 2002

University of Memphis Law Review

Comments Editor

2001 - 2002

University of Memphis Law Review

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Mary Ruth Pinkston

Handled 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. Bailey

Successfully handled estate

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Education

2002

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD

1999

Macquarie University

Post Graduate Diploma

1997

Hampden-Sydney College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2017

Estate Administration From Start to Finish Complex Issues in Estate Administration

2017

Estate Administration From Start to Finish Handling Creditor Claims & Debt in Estates

2015

Tri-Cities Legal Support Staff Organization

Estate Issues

2015

Johnson City Senior Citizens Center What the Trust?!? Estate Planning and Probate

Publications

2004

Tennessee Bar Journal The Art of Perfecting Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens in Tennessee

2002

University of Memphis Law Review Lien on Me: An In-Dept Analysis of Tennessee's Mechanics' Lien Statute with Regard to Real Property

Languages

English

Activity

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