Brennan Patrick Lenihan

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Brennan Patrick Lenihan

2.1
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury ... +2 more

10 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN

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About Brennan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

11 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

11 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

11 years

20%
Family 20%

11 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

11 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 24 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2002

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Baker Foster Potter

10 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN, 37917

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Brennan Patrick Lenihan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.1 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Untrustworthy and nonresponsive

Mr. Lenihan was hired to represent me in two legal matters. He was repeatedly unresponsive to texts, emails and phone calls regarding questions about my cases. When I did receive answers, they were vague at best. Then here is the kicker and the best part, 7 days before my court date he decides to rem...ove himself as my counsel by sending a letter to my office, which I don’t go to every day, not my home! Leaving me to scramble to find a new attorney before my court date in 7 days! I would NOT recommend him. You should have an attorney who is responsive and reliable.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely terrible!

Hired to represent me in a custody suite against an abusive father, lied repeatedly, did not inform me of deadlines by opposing counsel or court dates. Had meeting with opposing counsel and made decisions without informing me or getting my consent. Lied about judges ruling, does not respond to emails... or phone calls. When he does answer he is vague and unprepared. Terrible decision to hire him, had to spend double to hire another lawyer who did in one day what he couldn’t do in 6 months.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

DO NOT RETAIN THIS ATTORNEY!!

I retained this attorney for a divorce case. The biggest mistake of my life. He was terrible in every way about my case. He did not return phone calls, texts, or emails. He was always unprepared for court dates. He lied to me many times. He had no interest in my case what so ever. He failed to file ...documents on time and at times did not file documents at all. My last two court dates I had to appear by myself and represent myself. A nightmare to say the least.

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2013 | Child Custody

DONT DO IT!

Brennan Lenihan was the lawyer I hired in a child custody case. WORSE MISTAKE OF MY LIFE! I hired him in June 2013. it is now Dec 2013 almost jan 2014 and I have not talked to him in 6 + weeks! I have left texts, emails, messages with his office and secretary, still no response. he drew up a petition... in Oct, well I called the court house this morning and its never been filed. so from june til oct, all he managed to accomplish was to have his secretary to write up a petition I had to call for 2 weeks because I was told it got mailed to me, never got it and still haven't received it. so his secretary emailed it to me. sent it back to him the first week in November.....still hasn't been filed. his secretary has no idea why that is. he hasn't returned my phone calls. plus I was suppose to get papers on a contract that he was hired and fill it out on what the terms where etc. still haven't gotten those. all I have from his office is a receipt for the money I use to "hire" him and still in 6 months haven't gotten anywhere! so basically he took my money and ran! he is the worse lawyer ive ever seen.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Find a profession you're good at . . . . lawyer isn't working for you

I used him as a divorce attorney and he's horrible. I approached him with a concern that I wanted taken care of before it was finalized. He didn't acknowledge the matter so I had to go back to court. He had the nerve to talk to me about setting up a payment plan for the charges I owed him. I paid you... your flat rate for a divorce so it's not my fault you couldn't do your job. He also changed offices and didn't inform me while he was my active attorney!!!!!

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Giovanni Vaccaro

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. He is one of the most dedicated and hard-working professionals I have ever encountered. His commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients is unmatched—he will go above and beyond to deliver the results you need."

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Bryan Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lenihan consistently exhibits top-notch representation on behalf of his clients, and garners great respect in the legal community. Whenever I have a question about practicing law in East Tennessee, I consult with Attorney Lenihan. He is well-versed in his fields and the counties in which he works."

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Meighan Vargas

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Brennan Lenihan as a strong member of the Tennessee legal community."

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William Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brennan and I attended the Tennessee Criminal Defense College together in Paris Landing, Tennessee. The Tennessee Criminal Defense College is taught and attended by many of the finest criminal defense attorneys in the state of Tennessee. Brennan is a devoted and talented attorney and I don't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney in the Knoxville, Tennessee area."

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Censured issued in TN, 2018

updated on 09/18/2018

When 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.

Temporary Suspension issued in TN, 2018

updated on 03/15/2018

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Education

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UNIV MEMPHIS

law

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