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 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

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 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.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dedicated to Her Profession

Attorney Camellia Saunders handled a sensitive case matter involving my child who was falsely accused of a crime. Being out-of-state, we had to rely on Ms. Saunders bio and reviews when we made our selection to hire her to represent our child. Additionally, we thought she would be best suited to repr...esent our child and have the necessary compassion and empathy required for this matter. Her pedigree on paper matched perfectly with the person we ultimately met in person. Her accolades are truly a testament of the drive and dedication that she puts into her work. She is easy to talk to, patient with the myriad of questions we had, and her staff was also very pleasant and extremely helpful throughout. She initially met with our child to gauge their character and obtain background into the situation. Frankly put, she advised she would not have represented our child if she thought they were guilty of the crime which speaks highly of her ethical and moral compass. She kept us informed every step of the way through all the story changes and rescheduled court dates from the individual. More importantly, she treated our child as if they were family and provided valuable input and recommendations on the best course of actions from the perspective eyes of a parent which made us feel comfortable in making our decisions. As a result, she was able to negotiate with the opposing client’s attorney resulting in us not having to go to court and nothing going on our child’s record. And we are free of this nightmare! Thank you for everything including your staff who was a great reflection of your professionalism and compassion!

Posted by Meg | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Quality

Camellia Saunders is quality! Her ethics are on point. She is professionally personal. I have never had an issue with fees or retainers and receive detailed bills for services so I know where my money is going. I have always been able to get a meeting with her in a timely manner and she returns e...-mails and phone calls in an appropriate amount of time. She has always been direct and honest with me about possible outcomes. I feel confident with her as my representation because I truly believe that she cares about the children and will follow the law, and give a true fight to protect it. She was my attorney for custody of my oldest children, I lost the first time but due to the facts of the case and my condition, not because of her representation. Since then I have retained her, when my side of the street was taken care of, and I won! Both times. People, we have to give our attorneys something to work with - she is not going to fight against what is best for a child. She WILL help you maneuver through the legal system knowledgeably and help you keep as many rights as possible and develop a "game plan" for the future. She gave me hope, and it was just what I needed. Today my life is beautiful and I'm so grateful that I chose her!

Posted by Lakisha | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Camellia was very helpful in assisting with my divorce. She walked me through the entire procedure & made a stressful situation very painless. I am so thankful for all her help. I have went back for other legal services & once again she made it an easy process by explaining every detail to me. Than...k you Camellia for being such a fabulous person! Its hard to find a lawyer that will take the time out to be attentive to your needs & feelings in a stressful situation.

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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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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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