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Carolyn Levy Gilliam is an attorney and member at McDonald, Levy & Taylor, PLLC. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. She primarily practices in the areas of wills, trusts, elder law, conservatorships, probates, business matters, and litigation regarding these areas. She was named as a Top Attorney for 2023 in the Knoxville Cityview Magazine in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills/Probate, Social Security Disability, and Adoption. She was also selected as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Elder Law, Trusts & Estates & Litigation - Trust & Estates. This recognition is awarded to lawyers who exhibit "Outstanding professional excellence in private practice." Ms. Gilliam also serves in a fiduciary capacity for her clients, as a trustee of a trust, personal representative/executrix of a will, power of attorney, or a court-appointed conservator. Carolyn has worked at McDonald, Levy & Taylor since her senior year at Farragut high school. She received her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and had the highest GPA of Management majors in her class. She has been selected into the Academic Honor Society of Phi Eta Sigma and is also a member of numerous bar associations, including the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Association for Justice. Carolyn is married and the mother of a young daughter and son. She and her husband, Eric, live in Farragut. Carolyn loves to play golf and played Division I college golf at Mercer University. She is a member at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut, Tennessee. Carolyn is a Board Member and past Co-Treasurer of the Dream Connection, Inc., an all-volunteer organization that fulfills the dreams of children that have life-threatening illnesses. She is also the President and Chair of the board of Legacy Housing Foundation whose mission is to provide innovative programs, life-enhancing services, and strong affordable housing communities for everyone in need. She is also an active partner of Shoreline Church.
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Acquired: 2013
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10805 Kingston Pike Ste 200, Knoxville, TN, 37934-3064
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Posted by HARRY | January 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Gilliam was retained to assist with a conservatorship / probate matter involving a vicious dispute between siblings. She demonstrated insight and knowledge and provided sound advice. She has consistently correctly predicted the actions of the opposing parties and court. I am an attorney licens...
Posted by Jeanette | January 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I were referred to Ms. Gilliam for legal advice in setting up documents to cover situations as we age. She met with us for just 1/2 hour to establish our needs and advise us on which documents are needed (e.g., Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, Living Will). In addition, sh...
Posted by Tom & Colleen | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
We engaged Carolyn to prepare a trust and power of attorney documents for us and then documents for our kids and future son in law. She has been great to work with in getting these important documents completed. We will continue to engage Carolyn in the future as we need updated documents. We highly ...
Posted by Robin | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Through her efforts and methods our wills were a snap to produce and at a very competitive price...btw Everything was laid out explained and performed flawless! MLT is now our go to legal resource.
Posted by Rachel | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Carolyn worked tirelessly to make sure my case was handled to my satisfaction. She fought on my behalf and communicated with me constantly to keep me updated with developments in my case. The case was closed quickly and I received my payment quickly also. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a...
"Ms. Gilliam was retained by me to assist in a very contested conservatorship and estate matter. Her input was always well thought out. She demonstrated insight far in excess of her experience."
"Prior to working at McDonald, Levy and Taylor, PLLC, Ms. Gilliam and I had several cases together. She is incredibly skilled in each of her practice areas and truly cares about the individual whom she is representing. Ms. Gilliam is always well-prepared to advocate for her clients with tenacity and knowledge of her practice fields."
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2013 - Present
Attorney, McDonald, Levy & Taylor
2010 - 2013
Law Clerk, McDonald, Levy & Taylor
2013 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
2013 - Present
East Tennessee Lawyers Association for WomenMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
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