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Christina Norton Norris

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 47 years

Probate Lawyer Practice Areas: Probate, Social Security, Elder Law, Litigation

About Christina

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Draft estate and trust documents, assist family members probate estates, represent persons in contested will and estate litigation.

22 years | 210 cases

50%
Social Security & Disability 30%

Represent persons impaired physically or mentally to obtain social security disability benefits, represent persons before the state agency, at hearings before administrative law judges, and, if necessary, in federal court.

22 years | 110 cases

30%
Elder Law 10%

Represent family members to assist and protect vulnerable elders; e.g., establish conservatorships, assist in obtaining public benefits for long term care, or obtain financial recovery from third persons for elder abuse when appropriate.

22 years | 92 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

Represent persons in civil (non-criminal and non-domestic) disputes before the Tennessee state trial and appellate courts and also in federal courts (Middle Tennessee district).

44 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 47 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Christina Norton Norris's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Audrey | November 7, 2013

OUTSTANDING INTEGRITY

Atty. Norris handled my mothers affairs expediently, courteously, kindly and helpfully. When a rude and threatening merchant threaten me with a bill that was for my mother she quickly nipped that. With my own affairs, she was able to reasonably provide an adequate will and provide expert advice on ...my affairs. I would recommend (and I have) her and her firm to anyone (in fact I am about to make an appointment to update my will). She far exceeded previous lawyers I had experience with.

Posted by Thomas | November 7, 2013

Knowledgeable and Dependable; this is a good lawyer

I used Christina Norris to probate my father's estate. Chris brought knowledge and skill to the task. Indeed, when unexpected problems arose from the actions of a previous attorney used by me, Chris stepped in and dispatched the problems with a deft touch. I trust this lawyer. I believe in her sk...ills and abilities. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a capable attorney.

Posted by Henry | November 7, 2013

My first time to settle an estate.

I can recommend Chris without reservation. She knows the territory and will help you navigate a complex legal landscape while allowing you to participate in the process as much or little as you wish. The fees are reasonable and the work is flawless. I had no idea how to settle an estate, but Chris ...walked me through it.

Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2012

Conservatorship

I was very fortunate to have Chris Norris recommended to me in regard to Conservatorship for my elderly Aunt. Chris treated me as if my Aunt was one of her own family members. Every time I saw Chris or spoke with her I felt like I was speaking with a caring family member about each decision that nee...ded to be made. She was very informative and respectful to me in regard to this difficult decision. I would highly recommend Chris Norris to anyone that may be in need of her services.

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Christina Norton Norris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ann Tycer

Probate lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Norris for many years. She is smart, talented and dedicated to the practice of law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Donna Simpson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Christina since law school and I have followed her in her career. She is a person with high integrity and with a keen mind. She has chosen Social Security disablity as one of her practice areas. Christina and I have attended continuing legal education in Social Security disablity law together and I know that she stays up to date in the area. A client retaining Christina would be assured that he or she is retaining competent, effective counsel."

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Thomas Dixon

Probate lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monica Edwards

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Patricia Young

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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Ann Tycer

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Donna Simpson

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Judith Fain

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Allison Thompson

Estate planning lawyer

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William Self

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Founding Partner, Norris & Norris PLC

1999 - 2003

Legal Writing Instructor, Vanderbilt University Law School

1996 - 1998

Attorney, Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Smith

1994 - 1996

Counsel to the Chancellor, Davidson County Chancery Court

1992 - 1995

Special counsel, Attorney General Of Tennessee

1981 - 1990

Clerk & Master, Davidson County Chancery Court

Education

1978

University of Tennessee College of Law

J.D.

1973

Vanderbilt University

MA - Masters

1970

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

TBA General Practice Summit 2014 Social Security Disability Basics

2013

Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Claims Today

2011

Drafting Effective Wills & Trusts

Wills & Trusts

2005

Techniques for Winning Your SS Disability Case in TN

Social Security Disability

Publications

1977

Tennessee Law Review- 44 Tenn. L. Rev. 879 Courts--Scope of Authority--Sterilization of Mental Incompetents

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