Top Rated Hamilton County, TN Estate Planning Lawyers

In Hamilton County, Tennessee, there are 152 estate planning lawyers available with 233+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Hamilton County Has 152 Estate Planning Attorneys with 233 Reviews

Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Power Of Attorney and more

Bio: Jed is licensed in Tennessee and Georgia. In addition, he is admitted to practice Law in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, and is a Certified Trial Counsel under Article 27 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He is a gra...

Rating: 6.2

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Business and more

Bio: The Law Office of April Perry Randle, PLLC is located in Ooltewah, Tennessee. April Randle, the firm's principal is a Chattanooga native and focuses primarily on estate planning, probate, and contract law. The firm was recently honored as one of t...

Rating: 9.7

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Hamilton County, TN

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "Ryan Smith was a blessing to me and my son .He was always available to meet or talk with me. It was a very sad time in my life. Rayn took all the questions that I had to heart .He also was on Vacation and I had a problem that came up. Mr.Smith too..."

Rating: 8.2

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianship and more

Bio: John was born and raised in Chattanooga. He was active in the Boy Scouts growing up and earned his Eagle Scout Award. In law school, John earned the Book Award in his estate planning class for the highest grade. Prior to joining his father's law p...

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(423) 635-7060

John Richard Buhrman's Website

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Litigation and more

Although business law is Darald's primary area of practice, he still maintains an active estate planning practice. His experience litigating will contest cases enables him to provide his clients invaluable insight when preparing their estate plans.

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(423) 395-1301

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Jerry’s 36 years practicing trial law as both a plaintiff’s and defendant’s attorney in a wide variety of civil cases gives him rare perspective on the strength of a case and how it might fare in court. Jerry has handled cases that range from stan...

Rating: 8.8

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Franchising and more

Bio: "Counsel for Those Who Mind Their Own Business" Ed Nanney has been licensed to practice law in Tennessee since 1981. He began his career in a civil litigation practice before joining the law department of a Fortune 500 company in 1987. Over 17 yea...

Rating: 8.8

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Litigation and more

Bio: Darren Kennedy has spent nearly two decades providing thoughtful legal guidance in estate planning, probate, and real estate law. Known for his compassionate approach, he helps clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity. Hi...

Rating: 6.6

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: I am dedicated to helping working people with criminal, speeding and traffic law issues. I offer quality legal representation at an affordable price. I keep my overhead low and strive to make sure that my education and training are current to the ...

Rating: 6.8

Call for a FREE consultation(423) 395-2294

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, General Practice, Construction & Development and more

Bio: Attorney Chase Walker is a young attorney full of energy and a desire to help others. Over the years, Chase has seen numerous legal issues arise with various friends and family members and often heard the same two complaints: I can't afford an att...

Rating: 6.1

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts and more

Bio: My practice brings together elder law and special needs practices with high net-worth estate planning. Are you worried about paying for expensive long term care or have a family member with special needs that could lose benefits if he or she inher...

Rating: 9.3

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice, Social Security and more

Bio: Hi. Welcome to my Avvo page. I am Carmen Y. Ware. I was born and raised here in Chattanooga, TN where I attended Riverside High School. I am married to Gerald Ware, Sr. and have two sons, Gerald, Jr. and Germaine Ware. Prior to attending law schoo...

Rating: 8.5

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Child Custody, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: I have been an attorney for over 25 years. Most of my practice is criminal (driving under the influence, drug offenses, assault, and the like) and civil (personal injury, property damage, divorce, custody, and child support). I also do wills, esta...

Rating: 7.1

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Immigration and more

Bio: David Elliott utilizes his background in mathematics to solve problems in business and financial transactions, and to provide strategic counsel and representation. He represents lenders and borrowers in multimillion-dollar transactions. He represe...

Rating: 8.6

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Trusts and more

Bio: Julie Moya is a former Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County. As an Assistant State Attorney, she was responsible for hundreds of cases, and co-lead prosecution in two courtrooms. Ms. Moya also ran a solo criminal defense practice in Chat...

Rating: 9.0

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

Review: "Don Morton is very professional. He answered all of our questions on the spot, and many recommendations for us to consider. We felt very good about our estates after meeting with him a few times.....we recommend Don highly!"

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business and more

Bio: Author of the book "Should I File: A Definitive Guide to Bankruptcy" and current human resources and legal compliance manager a midsized logistics company. I am not currently taking clients but thanks for checking in with me. Be sure to check out ...

Rating: 7.3

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Juvenile Law, General Practice, Government and more

Review: "I was going down Highway 153 with a friend and made a poor decision to drive 100 in a 50mph zone. I also had my registration out of date. Mr Guster was very accommodating and helped me so much in this possibly life changing charges. When it came t..."

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Adoption, Bankruptcy and Debt and more

Review: "Mr. Aaron Daniel with Legal Aid of East Tennessee was a true blessing during one of the most stressful times our family has ever faced. My father is in a wheelchair and was being pushed toward eviction over online portal issues and a small balance..."

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Hamilton County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Construction and Development, Probate, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Daniel White represented me in civil litigation and was very friendly and understanding of the legal matters of my case. He was unflappable, calm, and a strong advocate for me when I needed representation in court. I would highly recommend him to ..."

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