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 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Katie | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

10/10 would recommend

I hired Camellia to help me get the child support amount my son deserves from his father and we got exactly that. She covered everything we had discussed in previous meetings and phone calls and did her job with excellence. Camellia was real with me and was more like a professional friend and assured... me with support. Unfortunately we had a one sided Judge who had no desire to hear the facts but we still come out on top and got what we wanted out of the hearing. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for helping me through this because court really gets me intimidated. If I am in a situation where I need a custody or child support lawyer again I will be back.

Posted by Michelle | May 13, 2014 | Child Support

Cunning, Clever, Competent Attorney

Ms. Saunders took my case when the state child support office failed to get any results after about ten years. She was cunning and creative in seeing that the other party, although out of state, was served, even after he and his spouse dodged the servers on more than one occasion. Ms. Saunders went ...above and beyond for me and my child, and was patient with me even when I got frustrated and acted out of line. I would highly recommend her as an attorney. She got me a child support order finally and got it adjusted to reflect the past ten years of neglect on the part of the father. Words can not express our gratitude.

Posted by Janet | August 14, 2011 | Child Support

A Rock Star Attorney Serving as an Ambassadress for Veritas et Aequitas

Veritas (truth) accompanies Camellia Saunders as she enters a courtroom with the savvy of an ambassadress for Aequitas (justice). She is a remarkable and brilliant representative of the law who restores hope in the mind and heart of her client. Negotiations and plans to solve a problem are al...ways in the best interest of her client. It has been observed that she is highly respected by her colleagues as she is always prepared, protective of her client and refuses to engage in any untruths or propaganda concerning her client. Rhetorically speaking, how do I know these attributes to be true? In April of 2011, I prayed for help as I was panic stricken that my children were in serious immediate danger. I had the wrong attorney and court battles were as such, battles. My children needed a voice and protection. Smoke screens were being presented to the court to divert away from the safety of my children. My children and I had lost all hope in the system and laws that protect children. A parent's visitation rights and child support issues became the forefront of my case instead of a solution for child safety. A friend suggested a law firm to me and I made the call. When Camellia Saunders answered the phone she immediately began to gather the facts and comfort me that my children would be protected. My experience with previous attorneys had been ineffective in protecting my. children and removing the smoke and guns presented by the opposing attorney. Camellia was most effective and brought to the law field respect and dignity where other attorneys have brought misconduct and shame. I could never thank her enough for how quickly she protected my children and never left me standing the rink with my gloves off. She is a true Ambassadress and advocate for children and their families. Although she is gracious in following the etiquette of the courtroom, fear should strike the heart of any opposing attorney who wishes to bring anything to the court room that isn't the truth. Justice is for all and justice is truth. Thank you Camellia for returning peace back my home and my children's lives. God answered my prayer and you are my Rock Star Attorney.

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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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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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