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Richard D. "Rick" Holton

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983
Awarded Practice Areas
Nonprofit / Charities Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Nonprofit / Charities Law Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Works at
Holton & Mayberry PC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Recognized each year in The Best Lawyers in America since 1983, Mr. Holton focuses on Trusts and Estates Law, Tax Law, and Non-Profit/Charities. He was honored as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in 2013 and has been acknowledged in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Nashville Bar Journal Best of the Bar, and Nashville Post Best Lawyers in Nashville. As a Nashville Bar Foundation Fellow and Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee since 1973 (status: Inactive), Mr. Holton brings a wealth of experience to his practice at Holton & Mayberry PC.

Mr. Holton is dedicated to community service, having served on the boards of several civic and charitable organizations such as the Nashville Symphony, Tennessee Repertory Theater, Cumberland Science Museum (Adventure Science Center), YWCA Foundation, and United Methodist Publishing. His extensive knowledge in Estate Planning has made him a sought-after speaker and lecturer, presenting at notable institutions like Vanderbilt, Duke, and Wake Forest Universities.

Works at
Holton & Mayberry PC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Education

  • Western Kentucky University, B.A., graduated 1969
  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1980

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

Client Testimonials

Richard Holton is the most knowledgeable lawyer I have ever dealt with. He is exceptionally intelligent and extremely thorough. When our organization needs legal advice, we turn to Richard Holton.

Marcia Rhodes (Ayers Foundation Trust)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Nonprofit / Charities Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law, Nashville (2014)
  • Trusts and Estates, Nashville (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Estate Planning
  • Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving

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