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Eric Preston Egbert
also known as Eric P. Egbert, Eric Egbert
About Eric
Biography
Eric maintains a sense of humor while practicing law and serving as Gibson County Commissioner for Medina in District 1, Position 2. He enjoys languages, gardening, playing and singing music. Eric received his license to practice in 2008 and worked with a legal aid firm for a year before starting his private practice. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. District (federal) Court in 2010 and to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in 2012, although he no longer practices bankruptcy. James "Jimmy" Senter, III, is Of Counsel to the Egbert Law Office which moved to Trenton in 2019. Eric taught adjunct for UT Martin in 2012, served on his HOA board as president and other roles. He serves on the board of directors for the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and KontaktMissionUSA, a missionary organization headquartered in Germany. He has a wonderful wife, Lauren, and a blended family of 5, two daughters and three step-daughters that keep him busy. Eric is an amateur history buff and an avid fisherman.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
40%
16 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
16 years
Probate
20%
16 years
Criminal Defense
15%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Egbert Law Office
115 W Court Sq, Trenton, TN, 38382
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Eric Preston Egbert's Reviews
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Posted by Kim | May 11, 2015
Eric / Motion to Quash
Eric volunteered his time to assist our non profit agency in this matter. It required much of his time as the case was reset multiple times. Eric kept us informed throughout the process. He is very personable and professional. The motion went in our favor because of his diligence.
Posted by Pam | May 4, 2015
CEO of Carl Perkins center reviewing Eric's work on case for the Center.
Eric was very well informed about the case. He did his research and was prepared for court. He represented the center well and kept us updated as to each step of the development of the case. The outcome was what we had hoped for in this situation. He did a fabulous job. I would highly recommend him...
Posted by kayrn | December 21, 2014
Eric Egbert. Humboldt Tn.
After being recently widowed I found myself involved in a civil suit with a bank over a credit card debt which I had never signed the application. I selected Eric Egbert based on a suggestion of a lawyer friend. I found Eric very easy to talk with. He kept me informed and never failed to return my ...
Eric Preston Egbert's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have both worked with and against Mr. Egbert in litigation matters. I have also observed him and the way he treats others and cares for his clients. Eric is a very good attorney and represents his clients with respect and zeal."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Censured issued in TN, 2025
updated on 05/23/2025When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2013
Graduate - Certificate, Gibson County Leadership Program
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Commissioner, Dist 1, Pos. 2, Gibson Co. Commission
2011 - Present
Attorney, Egbert Law Office
2012 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin
2009 - 2010
Staff Attorney, West Tennessee Legal Services
Associations
2011 - Present
Gibson County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Madison County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2008
Nashville School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
2004
The University of Memphis
2001
Union University
Bachelor of Science
1999
Jackson State Community College
Associate of Science
1997
Jackson Christian School
Speaking Engagements
2012
Gadsden Ruritan
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Languages
English