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

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Camellia Saunders's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Kana | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Spectacular knowledge and determination

Ms. Saunders went above and beyond in her duties as a my divorce attorney. Her expertise prevailed with patience during a mediation that lasted over 10 hours due to my greedy and non cooperative ex. From day one of consultation, I had no doubt she was going to fight for justice, and when it was all s...aid and done, I felt I had a friend, not just a lawyer. I highly recommend Ms. Saunders with no hesitation. My case involved divorce, domestic violence, adultery and child custody. Throughout the entire process, it was clear her knowledge surpassed just my needs. She knows the laws and the process inside and out and with strength, dignity and respect, she gets the job done. If I could give more than 5 stars, I certainly would.

Posted by Krystal | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Organized, knowledgeable, and empowering.

To say that Camellia Saunders is good at her job is a gross understatement. Camellia is hugely knowledgeable, and incredibly capable. I had been in the process of a divorce for almost a year when I hired her. Within weeks she had a signed divorce agreement. She spent late nights, while recovering f...rom surgery on my case. Her kindness and personal dedication were priceless. She invested herself in my case, getting to know the details and intricacies that made me feel she was invested in my positive outcome, keeping in mind always the welfare of my children as paramount. I always left her office or phone calls feeling more confident and empowered. Her office staff were always ready and available to take my MANY calls cheerfully, and professionally. Hiring Camellia was the best decision I could've possibly made. I wish I'd hired her sooner.

Posted by Pam | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Stood by me

Camellia has been my lawyer from 2012 to present. She has seen me thru a very very nasty divorce. She is now helping me to get custody of my children. She has not given up. When the case got tough, she got tough with it. She is still my attorney today. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Jennifer | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happily Divorced

At the start of my divorce process, the attorney I hired made me feel like I should just accept whatever was offered to me. It had been a long troublesome marriage and I felt I was 'owed' more than was being offered. Camellia Saunders was recommended to me by a friend and I am so happy I decided to ...retain her. Having never gone through a divorce before, I had several questions and concerns which she took the time to resolve for me. The process was long, but ultimately worth it. Ms. Saunders came into mediation with the flu and still provided me with the fight that I needed to leave with a settlement that I was happy with. She was strong for me when I was weak and ready to cave, which was exactly what I needed. If you are looking for an experienced, professional and compassionate attorney, I highly recommend Camellia Saunders.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Safe space, strong attorney!

In fairness, I just retained Ms. Saunders today after an hour long consultation. However this is the first time in weeks I may be able to sleep. I have a complex case, and many attorneys were either unwelcoming, or after being kind, declined. I never thought I would need a divorce attorney, so I went... in sad, scared, and feeling weak. Something I am unused to feeling. But Ms. Saunders exudes strength. And that is what I needed, because I cannot be that for myself right now. She is bright, articulate, straight forward...and I am confident in her, her team, and will follow their advice through. The space itself is also beautiful, and while some may find that irrelevant, in times of crisis, it was an added comfort.

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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

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Luke Shipley

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John Haines

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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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