Tennessee Probate Attorneys | Verified Reviews & Profiles

Tennessee residents facing probate issues have access to attorneys who specialize in estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. The legal framework in Tennessee differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern probate cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Tennessee is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Tennessee's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Tennessee Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Tennessee bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The probate attorneys listed here practice throughout Tennessee and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how probate law works in Tennessee — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to probate law in Tennessee. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

John Haines - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
109 S Northshore Dr., Ste 401 Knoxville, Tennessee
(865) 269-2524
Duncan School of Law (2018)
English
Bar #037018
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
MJ Thomas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of M.J. Thomas
 1050 Glenbrook Way, Suite 480, PMB 195 Hendersonville TN 37075
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Entertainment & Sports Law Estate Planning
Seamus Kelly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Music City Law, PLLC
 1033 Demonbreun Street Suite 300 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 200-0682
Vanderbilt University Law School (2010)
English
Bar #032202
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Frederick Lee Ortwein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hamilton County District Attorney's Office, 11th Judicial District
 3828 Dayton Blvd PO Box 15307 Chattanooga TN 37415
(423) 265-0296
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (1996)
Bar #019530
Georgia Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Peter Amoruso - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Quist, Fitzpatrick, & Jarrard, PLLC
 800 S. Gay Street Ste. 2121 Knoxville TN 37929
8655241873206
Lincoln Memorial University (2019)
Bar #040982
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Jim Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jim Williams & Associates, Lawyers at Law, LLC
 324 Cherokee Street Kingsport TN 37660-4336
(423) 230-0006
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (1994)
English
Bar #018466
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
David L. Robbins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brandt & Robbins, P.C.
 206 Princeton Rd Suite 25 Johnson City TN 37601
(423) 282-1981
Appalachian School of Law (2006)
English
Bar #028157
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
William Ira Howell Acuff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Acuff & Acuff, P.C.
 101 S Jefferson Ave Cookeville TN 38501
(931) 526-6123
Pepperdine University (1991)
Bar #016567
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Estate Planning
Mary Beth Hagan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 495 North Walnut St. Murfreesboro TN 37130
(615) 546-4070
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (1999)
English
Bar #022109
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
John Chadwick Long - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sindle & Long, Lawyers at Law
 130 South Water Avenue Gallatin TN 37066
(615) 451-0307
Nashville School of Law (2002)
Bar #025526
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Joel Randall Hooper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Legacy Law Group PLLC
 216 Centerview Drive Suite 140 Brentwood TN 37027
(615) 933-7636
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (1977)
Bar #014050
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Estate Planning Probate
Thomas Wormouth Shumate - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2900 Vanderbilt Place Suite 100 Nashville TN 37212
(615) 229-7499
University of Notre Dame (1995)
English
Bar #019595
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Ashley Edgar Waters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Waters Law
 116 Locust Avenue Suite A Cookeville TN 38501
(931) 559-2889
Nashville School of Law (2009)
Bar #032782
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law
Derek R. Howard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Howard Law Office
 8 Public Square North Murfreesboro TN 37130
(615) 900-3235
Nashville School of Law (2000)
English, Spanish
Bar #023696
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Nina Whitehurst - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cumberland Legacy Law
 330 Ridgeline Dr. Crossville TN 38571
(931) 250-8585
Sandra Day O Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
English
Bar #037146
Oregon Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Martin L. Pierce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Martin L. Pierce, Lawyer at Law
 4513 Hixson Pike Suite 109 Chattanooga TN 37415
(423) 648-4303
University of Memphis (1978)
English
Bar #009608
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Amanda Leigh Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tennessee Center for Estate and Elder Law, PLLC
 718 S Church St Murfreesboro TN 37130
(615) 869-7450
Bar #027804
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Donna Simpson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Donna Simpson
 51 East First Street Cookeville TN 38501
(931) 526-2933
Bar #006859
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Estate Planning Probate Social Security Disability
Craig Brent - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Craig H. Brent
 604 S Margin St chbrent@craigbrentattorney.com Franklin TN 37064
(615) 794-0804
Bar #013174
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Collections Construction Law Divorce
Randall Kirby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Griffin Law Group
 776 East McMurry Blvd Hartsville TN 37074
(931) 837-2050
Belmont University College of Law (2018)
English
Bar #036850
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Anthony M. Avery - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Anthony M. Avery, Lawyer
 The Walnut Building 706 Walnut Street, #304 Knoxville TN 37902
(865) 637-3035
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
English
Bar #012925
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Tyler Scott Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davis Law Office
 804 W Race St Kingston TN 37763
(865) 354-3333
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2012)
English
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Jonathan Lee Young - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jonathan Young Law
 240 Rickman-Monterey Hwy. Rickman TN 38580
(931) 559-8985
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (1999)
Bar #020345
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Family Law
Joe Richard Judkins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike Suite 202 Oak Ridge TN 37830
(865) 482-7877
University of Tennessee College of Law (1977)
English
Bar #005548
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Personal Injury
Weston A. Gantte - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1205 Gay Street Dandridge TN 37725
(865) 940-1529
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (2012)
English
Bar #034244
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Blake Mullins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Griffin Law Group, PLLC
 621 N. Spring St. Sparta TN 38583
(931) 837-2050
Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law (2020)
English
Bar #038578
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
Tracey Vought Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Tracey Vought Williams
 1277 Knoxville Highway Suite A Wartburg TN 37887
(423) 346-2889
Bar #032785
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
April Perry Randle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of April Perry Randle, PLLC
 8898 Old Lee Hwy Suite 106 Ooltewah TN 37363
(423) 521-8000
Washburn University School of Law (2000)
Bar #022231
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
W. Sidney Vinson III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vinson & Coffinberry, P. C.
 3 Court St P. O. Box 251 Erin TN 37061
(931) 289-3950
University of Tennessee College of Law (1972)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Municipal Law
Johnny Leon Woodruff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 363 APISON TN 37302
(423) 495-1999
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (1984)
Mississippi Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Consumer Law
Mark Albert Skelton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 121 South Depot Street Rogersville TN 37857
(423) 272-4812
University of Tennessee College of Law
Bar #010610
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Divorce Elder Law
Donald Nathaniel Spencer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 28 South Washington Avenue Brownsville TN 38012
(731) 772-3466
William H. Bowen School of Law (1992)
Bar #015678
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
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