$ 200-250 per hour
Matthew Janson McClanahan
About Matthew
Biography
I am a proud native born Tennessean and I am the third generation to live on my family’s farm. My roots trace back to my ancestor and the first governor of the state of Tennessee, John Sevier. While at the University of Tennessee College of Law, I concentrated my studies on advocacy and dispute resolution. Prior to law school, I worked as an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee. I understand the importance of communication, honesty, hard work, determination, and treating people the way you would want to be treated. I am honored to serve the legal needs of individuals and companies with interests in Tennessee throughout Tennessee.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Tennessee for 8 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
McClanahan & Winston, PC
9215 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 650, Knoxville, TN, 37931
McClanahan & Winston, PC
156 Walker Hill Street, Crossville, TN, 38555
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Posted by Leilani | July 30, 2020 | Real Estate
Professional, prompt, knowledgeable and highly recommend
We needed a consult pertaining to a real estate transaction for specific performance due to the seller backing out of our legal contract. Mr. McClanahan responded within a few hours of my contact of our options in this was a time sensitive matter involving this financial purchase. He thoroughly and...
Posted by Diana | December 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Thank you Matt!
Matt helped me resolve a contested contract with a local landscaper. Matt's quiet confidence and calm demeanor over the phone immediately disarmed me from the stress and emotional drain that I had been carrying for a year with this issue. Matt listened carefully to my stressful rambling and in minute...
Posted by Christal | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Case Management/Counseling
I found myself in desperate need of consultation of legal advice for representation of my legal age daughter with severe disabilities. My name is Christal Hill and I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl at twenty-six weeks gestational almost twenty years ago. I have been her primary care giver ever si...
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant
Genuine and High Quality
M. Mcclanahan provided speedy yet extremely thorough assistance in the process of drawing up legal documents used in rent my home. He was very accommodating and made the process seamless.
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Matthew was a great help for me and my family
Matthew did a wonderful job of knowing the law and procedures for the case of conservatorship for my sister. He was knowledgeable and kind throughout this process. The presentation to the judge went very well, and the process was completed with no problems.
Matthew Janson McClanahan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt has a passion for helping his clients with their sensitive estate planning needs. His attention to detail and ability to identify issues is an asset to all of his clients. Matt has an excellent mind, great demeanor, and exhibits a high level of legal ability in his practice areas. I recommend Matt as an excellent value for skilled legal services."
"Matthew McClanahan should be everyone's go-to lawyer for misbehaving family pets and farm animals. He has literally saved the lives of pets who otherwise would have been forced to be put down (including one naughty dog who decided to bite a judge). Matthew is also a cattle farmer himself, so he deeply understands and respects the needs of farmers who have wandering farm animals that might destroy the property of others. Choose Matt as your animal law attorney, and he won't let you down."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Matt and in that time, I found him to be a professional and knowledgably attorney. In fact, I have referred Will and Estate cases to him recently. It is a pleasure to endorse Matthew McClanahan."
"Matt was a thorough professional. He answered all my questions quickly and knowledgeably and is one of the clearest communicators I’ve ever worked for!"
"I have known Matt for several years and can personally attest to his character and work ethic. If you want an honest, hard-working attorney who knows the law and has the skill to make it work for you, I cannot recommend Matt highly enough."
"Matt is a skilled professional advocate for his clients. You would make the right choice in hiring Matt to help in any legal endeavor you may be faced with."
"Attorney Matthew McClanahan is a dedicated attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. Moreover, I can personally attest that Matthew is honest attorney who cares about his clients' causes as if they were his own. If you need an attorney, I would strongly recommend seeking Matt's services."
"Matthew is a dedicated and sharp young attorney. I have referred potential clients to him when I think he may be able to better serve their needs."
"I've known Matthew for over 10 years. He is dedicated to his work, cares about the people he serves, and is a person of integrity."
"Matthew McClanahan is an excellent lawyer that seeks the best result for each and every client. His passion helps him win, and his compassion shows each client that they are the most important person in the room."
"I’ve known Matt McClanahan for years. As an attorney, community leader, and friend, he is of the highest order and caliber. He has my highest endorsement."
"I am proud to have had Mr. McClanahan as a colleague for a number of years now. Perhaps the highest praise I could give an attorney is that I trust their skills, expertise, and integrity enough to refer family and friends to that attorney, which I do without hesitation for Mr. McClanahan."
"Matt is an outstanding advocate who has a commanding presence in the courtroom that results in his clients receiving very favorable results. Matt is a dilligent and passionate attorney who will insure that you are satisfied with his services and the result of your case. He truly cares about the people that he represents and I cannot stress enough that you will be glad that you decided to hire Matt as your attorney."
"I have known Matt for a couple of years now and I strongly endorse his abilities as a zealous advocate for his clients' rights. Matt has impeccable character and the intellect to handle any legal issue thrown his way. He is simply top notch. If you have estate planning, probate, or business issues, then Matt is your guy!"
"Matthew and I have worked together on a contentious probate matter, and I found him to be a highly professional and capable attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs strong representation in litigation. Matthew practices with an excellent firm, and I endorse him no reservations whatsoever."
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Experience
Honors
2018
McClung Medal for Excellence in Moot Court, University of Tennessee College of Law
2018
Chancellor’s Service Medallion, University of Tennessee
2018
Order of Barristers, Order of Barristers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, McClanahan & Winston, PC
2020 - Present
Professor teaching Agricultural Law, Tennessee Tech University
2020 - Present
Executive Director/General Counsel, Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts
2019 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Professor at Tennessee Tech University, Teaching Environmental Law
2017 - 2020
Attorney, G. Keith Alley, PC
2017 - 2018
Law Clerk, Holbrook, Peterson, and Smith
2017 - 2018
Law Clerk, University Of Tennessee Legal Clinic
2011 - 2015
Agent, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee
Associations
2020 - Present
Tennessee Supreme Court Historical SocietyMember
2020 - Present
Hamilton Burnett American Inn of CourtMember
2018 - Present
Campbell County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Blount County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Putnam County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Knoxville Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - Present
Tennessee Cattleman's AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Huntington Place Apartments v. John Lewis
Case Dismissed
Education
2018
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
2011
Tennessee Technological University
B.S. in Agriculture, In cursu honorum, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2021
Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court
Conservatorships
2021
Annual Meeting
Judicial Interpretation, the Erosion of Legislative Power, and Its Effect on American Business
2020
New Lawyers Section
Solo and Small Firm Practice Tips
2020
Cumberland Business Incubator
What Every Business Owner Should Know
2020
Cumberland Business Incubator
Employees or Independent Contractors? A Decision for Business Owners
2020
COVID-19 and Small Firm Practice
A Discussion About Solo Practitioner & Small Firm Practice
2020
45th International Conference of APEE
Law and Economics, Session Chair and Presenter "Sleeping Giant: How Reviving the Nondelegation Doctrine Would Help American Business"
2020
2020 Annual Educational Symposium
Conservation Easements
2019
Chapter Meeting
Fair Oaks Farms: A Case Study
2019
An Industry in Crisis: Dairy Farmers in the Southeast
Legal Considerations for Dairy Farmers
2019
44th Annual Meeting of the Association of Private Enterprise Education
Agricultural Law
2019
2019 FUSION Conference
Farm Safety
2019
2019 AALA ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
From Cradle to Grave: The Life Cycles of Farm and Ranch Ownership: From Acquisition through Operation to Disposition
Publications
2019
The Tennessean
Rural America Needs the Broadband Data Improvement Act
2019
2019
Knoxville Bar Association
"Pardon me, Ray?"
2019
Knoxville Bar Association
Crossing the Aisle
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is court cost usually higher than the citation? If citation is waived is court cost also waived?
28 Apr 2021
Q&A
I was issued a ticket for going 96mph in a 60mph zone. Is it reckless driving if the ticket doesn’t say?
27 Apr 2021
Q&A
Can I be sued for firing my hay farmer prior to him cutting hay even though he had previously fertilized it.
07 Aug 2020