Camellia Saunders

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Camellia Saunders

also known as Camellia S. Saunders

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

5401 Kingston Pike, Suit 260, Building 1, Knoxville, TN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Camellia

Biography

Experience, Compassion and Honesty when you need it most because Your Case Matters!

Experience, Compassion and Honesty when you need it most because Your Case Matters!

Experience, Compassion and Honesty when you need it most because Your Case Matters!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Married & Unmarried parents, Visitatation, Child Support, Paternity & Legitimation, Dependency & Neglect.

28 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

Contested and Agreed Divorces, Property and Asset division, Alimony, Child Support, Domestic Violence.

28 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2011
Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 28 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offfice of Camellia S. Saunders, LLC

5401 Kingston Pike, Suit 260, Building 1, Knoxville, TN, 37919

camelliasaunders.com/

Law Office of Camellia S. Saunders, LLC

5401 Kingston Pike, Suite 260, Knoxville, TN, 37919

camelliasaunders.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Camellia online.

Camellia Saunders's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 51 reviews

Posted by Inga | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family

Camillia was my family lawyer on a family matter. She was very good at her job explaining everything that will take place in this matter which was. Great

Posted by Damon | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing!

Camellia was my divorce attorney. She took her time explaining the process to me no matter how many times I kept asking her the same questions. I get anxious very easily and Camellia was very understanding and compassionate. She never made me feel like I was a bother and talked me off the ledge ma...ny times. I couldn't imagine going through my divorce without her. Camellia you were my angel and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by Courtney | October 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Review

She did amazing job I have had her twice now and every time I have had her she did an amazing job I would always recommend her to any one she will get the job done

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sheer Perfection

What I thought to be a cut and dry divorce case was not true. I thank the heavens when I found Ms. Saunders and her team. Camellia emphasizes nothing but compassion and lives by her saying, "Your Case Matters". She will be in your corner from the first day to the last day in court if needed. I fought... for over a year to get 50/50 custody of my son. Working with Camellia's team was watching a well oiled machine work. Everything intertwined together and everyone was on the same page. This outreached from the front desk, paralegal and finally back to Ms. Saunders. My advice to anyone is when you think about hiring her, (don't think just do it) she will be by your side. Just be honest and straightforward with her and she will fight for you. Honesty and transparency is the key from the start when working with her team. The paralegal will fight for you also, (more than what people think they do) and the front desk associate will make you feel as if you were in the comfort of home. Don't get upset if she doesn't return phone calls or you think she missed an email (I thought the same thing). Camellia's team is a fine example of multitasking and staying in constant communication with each other. Your case is not the only case that she is fighting, but I promise you that your case is on her mind. Thank you Camellia for showing compassion for every case your team touches. I finally get to spend time with my son after one solid year of fighting.

Posted by Eugene | July 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Compassionate.

After looking and reading other Attorney's reviews I decided to used Camellia Saunders as my attorney. After consulting with her I retained her to handle a very important and delicate issue in my divorce. She was up front, didn't holds anything back, you get what you see "Honesty". She fully pr...epared me for the Positive and negative which i expected. She has a very calm, pleasant demeanor about her which makes you feel confident that everything will be ok. This lady will fight for you to the end All she asked for, is the truth don't hold anything back. Thank you for doing such a great job and the great success that came out of my case.

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Camellia Saunders's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mital Patel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Camellia was opposing counsel on what could have been a difficult divorce case. However, we were able to work together to get a amicable resolution for both parties and in the most inexpensive way possible for the clients. It was great working with another attorney that wanted to do what was best for their client without a lot of the unnecessary steps and expense of a contested divorce. Great to work with and against. Very knowledgeable in her areas of practice."

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John Haines

Child custody lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Camellia is knowledgeable, diligent, and experienced, and I recommend her highly to anyone seeking legal assistance in a divorce or child custody matter."

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Luke Shipley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've had many cases against Ms. Saunders. She always proves to be smart, tough, fair, and an advocate for her clients."

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Sam English

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is compassionate, competent and committed to excellence. Very good lawyer."

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Robin Gunn

Child custody lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely professional and responsive to her clients' needs."

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David Boyd

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Fox

Family lawyer

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Luke Shipley

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John Haines

Family lawyer

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Sam English

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Robin Gunn

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers

2012

Clients' Choice Family Atttorney Award, Avvo

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Camellia S. Saunders, LLC

1900 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Camellia S. Saunders, LLC

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Banks and Jones

2005 - 2009

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of East TN (Family Justice Center)

2003 - 2005

Special Master, Knox County Fourth Circuit Court

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Law Office of Camellia Saunders

2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Becker, Brown & Knight

1999 - 2000

Staff Attorney, Knoxville Legal Aid Society

Associations

1999 - Present

Knox County Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Hofstra University

B.A. Psychology

Speaking Engagements

2013

Attorney's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations Child Custody Evaluations

2012

Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century Family Law

2012

Divorce and Trust Assets: Support and Property Settlement Considerations Divorce

2012

Dividing Trust Assets in a Divorce

Divorce

2007

Alliance Against Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

2006

Family Justice Center Inter-Agency Training

Family Law

2003

UT College of Law Order of Protection Day Orders of Protection

1999

Welfare to Work

Family Law, Civil Law

Publications

2011

Dictia Attorney Profile Terry Woods

2010

Dicta Prohibition on Medical Liens - Doing Our Clients a Disservice?

Languages

English

Activity

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