George Coble Caperton

George Coble Caperton

4.5
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Environmental and Natural Resources ... +2 more

275 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN

About George

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

47 years

40%
Litigation 10%

47 years

10%
Mediation 10%

47 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 46 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1980

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Location

Rice, Amundsen & Caperton

275 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, 38103-2309

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George Coble Caperton's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anne | October 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Smart attorney

Coble is a smart, capable attorney. We have sought his advice on various matters over the years and have always benefited from his counsel. He is also a pleasure to deal with.

Posted by Randy | October 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Attorney of choice

As a small business owner many curveballs come your way. I know I can depend on Coble Caperton to help me navigate through issues large and small. He is smart, professional and a nice person. He shows genuine concern for the issues confronting his clients and wholeheartedly uses his professional expe...rience to achieve the best for them. I have hired him numerous times over the past 35 years and would not hesitate to do so again if the need arose.

Posted by Mike Hamby | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Business law

Coble has proven to me that he is a man of character and integrity. He just didn’t take my divorce case but tried as a friend to make sure I had exhausted all means before finally giving up. Coble thank you for your advise and representation your the best. I would highly recommend Coble and I hop...e if you are reading this review you at least interview him.

Posted by John | July 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nice but incompetent

Coble was my attorney for two years. I hired him because his junior attorney made a very good impression... before she left to be a judge just a few months later. He is a nice guy... but that works against him. Opposing counsel always got what they wanted... never opposed... and his 'settlement' o...ffers strongly favored the other side. Unfortunately, Coble is also very forgetful and disorganized if it goes to trial. The best example was from my wife's deposition. Literally just 10 seconds after he swore her in, Coble looked down at his papers, looked up, and then asked "Now have I sworn you in yet"??? Everyone was shocked. My jaw hit the floor... but it was a bit late to be switching attorneys at that point. I should have. I stuck with him till his new junior attorney left for maternity leave just a month before trial... and I knew he couldn't handle the trial. I fired him, and somehow he found $10k of additional billable hours 'organizing' my papers before leaving. Avoid at all cost!

Posted by Nancy | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recommend without reservation

Cable Caperton was recommended to me, and I am thankful that he was brought my way. He listened to the complicated circumstances of my situation and made certain to take care of my financial needs. The entire process went through without difficulty. He made certain to cross all the t’s and dot all th...e i’s prior to my court date. He was always available to answer questions or address concerns. The office staff were friendly, competent, and went the extra mile to reassure me during this difficult time. The outcome was entirely satisfactory. I can honestly recommend him without reservation.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Storm Strap Award, Rhodes College

2005

Distinguished Alumni, Tennessee Alpha Tau

1982

Outstanding Alumnus, Tennessee Alpha Tau

1963

Life Member of the Eagle Scouts, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Rice, Amundsen & Caperton

1999 - 2001

Partner, McCrary & Caperton

1997 - 1999

Partner, Apperson, Crump & Maxwell, PLC

1987 - 1997

Partner, Farris, Matthews, Gilman, Branan & Hellen

1980 - 1987

Associate, Glankler, Brown, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility

Hearing Officer

2002 - Present

Memphis & Shelby County Bar Foundation

Fellow

2001 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Lifetime Member

2000 - Present

Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

District 9 Committee

1992 - Present

Mid-South Environmental Forum

Steering Committee

1991 - Present

Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc

Volunteer Attorney

1990 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1990 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Member

1980 - Present

Memphis Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

Memphis Bar Association, Judicial Practice and Procedure Committee

Chair

2004 - 2005

Memphis Bar Association

Board of Directors

1998 - 1999

Memphis Bar Association

Board of Directors

1992 - 1993

Memphis Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Chair

1990 - 1993

Memphis Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference Committee

Past Executive Committee

1990 - 1991

Tennessee Bar Association

Executive Committee

1990 - 2009

Shelby County Government

Special Judge, General Sessions Civil Court

1989 - 2005

Memphis Bar Association, CLE Committee

Member

Education

1979

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Rhodes College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2001

Western District Tennessee McKinney v. McMeans

1995

Tennessee Appellate Smith v. Smith

1992

Tennessee Appellate Chandler V. Prudential Insurance Co.

1984

S.D.N.Y. United States v. Joseph Russell, et al.

1981

Tennessee Appellate Rachels v. Steele

Languages

English

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