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Theodore Robert Kern
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Biography
I grew up in central Ohio, received a degree in social work from Ohio State University in 1980, and obtained my law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1983. Immediately after completing law school, I took a position with an Ohio state agency dedicated to protecting the rights of disabled persons. After several years in this position, I joined a Legal Services agency that provided representation to low-income persons throughout Ohio.
In 1992 I came to Knoxville to become Litigation Director of Knoxville Legal aid Society (now Legal Aid of East Tennessee). After seven years with that agency, I started my own law practice in 1999. I've now joined the firm of Eshbaugh, Waters, Strange-Boston and Kern.
I have taught classes in interviewing and negotiations at the University of Tennessee College of Law, and I am a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator. I am also a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. I have over twenty years experience representing both adoptive parents and birth parents in all types of adoptions.
My goal as an attorney is to help my clients make the best decisions for themselves, and to obtain the best results, in any situation. My philosophy is that I and my staff work for our clients. Our job is to give each client the attention he or she deserves, to ensure that each client is provided all of the information necessary to make the best informed decisions, and to plan and execute a course of action that will create the greatest chance of obtaining each client's wishes.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
80%
27 years
Family
20%
43 years
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Licensed in Tennessee for 34 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 42 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Theodore R. Kern
P.O. Box 5385, Knoxville, TN, 37928
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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Adoption
Mr. Kern handled everything in a professional manner and expeditiously! My wife and I could not have been happier with the experience and working with him! I would recommend him to anyone!
Posted by John | March 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Awesome
Did an awesome job in the process of adopting my step daughter. Made it very easy and very cost effective to adopt my daughter. Will recommend to anyone for adoption
Posted by amanda | March 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great
MR. KERN IS THE BEST LAWYER I HAVE EVER HAD HE ANSWERS ALL MY QUESTIONS AN HE SHOWED THAT HE CARED I THANK GOD FOR BLESSING ME WITH U MR. KERN... ALSO I DO NO THAT U CANT DO EVERYTHING BUT U SURE ARE MY SUPER MAN IN THE COURT ROOM
Posted by Denise | February 04, 2014 | Adoption
Very Appreciative for Excellent Service
It is coming up to our second anniversary of the adoption of our daughter. My husband and I had custody of our granddaughter since she was 5 years old. Before our granddaughter reached her tweens and challenging teenage years we desired to adopt her and give her some stability that she needed. Ted Ke...
Posted by Tina | January 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellant....
I was very pleased with Mr. Kern. I have worked with many lawyers in the past, And I have to say I've never had such a good experence as I've had with Mr. Kern. If I ever had a question about any thing, I just emailed him and he was very prompt with his answers. He won my case in court, which by the ...
Theodore Robert Kern's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ted is a phenomenal attorney and I know many consider him to be an authority on Tennessee Family and Adoption Law. I have worked with Ted for years and know that many attorneys, including myself, turn to him when we have questions on the finer points of the law. I fully recommend this attorney, and would recommend him without hesitation to my own family and closest friends."
"I endorse Theodore. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Ted is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable in all areas of domestic relations law and is especially knowledgeable in adoption law. He has the highest work ethic and is very attentive to his client's problems."
"Ted Kern is one of the finest attorneys, and best people, I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We worked together for over a decade, and he was always honest and reliable. I have had numerous opportunities to consult with him on complex matters, and he has always been able to find the best possible solution. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking an attorney."
"Mr. Kern is a highly qualified attorney, who provides excellent representation to his clients. He is also an excellent mediator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kern is that unique balance of problem solver and advocate. He works very hard for his clients to get them a fair and reasonable outcome that serves them well in the long term. I wish more attorneys were as thoughtful and dilligent as him."
"Ted Kern is a great lawyer. Smart. Level-headed. Fully prepared. He enjoys a great reputation with his fellow lawyers and with the area judges. If Ted Kern is representing you, you are going to be well-represented."
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Experience
Associations
2012 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysMember
Knoxville Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Education
1983
Case Western Reserve University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
Tennessee Clerks of Court annual conference
Adoption Law
2017
Grandparents as Parents, Knoxville, TN
Custody and adoption
2017
Adoption Law: Start to Finish
Adoption Law
2014
Adoption Law: Start to Finish
Adoption law
2013
Understanding Grandparent Rights
Grandparent visitation rights
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can son age 12 express to live with ex-wife change custody?
12 Sep 2021
Q&A
Does Tn have a 50/50 law in affect now? HB 2916?
31 Jan 2014
Q&A
My girlfriend hit me the other day. I filed for order of protection. However, i want custody of my child.
29 Jan 2014