Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Trusts and Estates
Aaron Bradley Flinn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Aaron Bradley, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron Bradley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joe’s practice is focused on federal, state and local taxation, including planning and controversy resolution. Joe has represented clients successfully before the Tennessee tax administrative bodies and before Tennessee courts, including the Tennessee Supreme Court. Joe represents a number of Fortune 500 companies with respect to their Tennessee tax matters. Joe also represents clients in federal tax controversy resolution, including administrative appeals and representation before the ...
Mr. Carney's practice is grounded in federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. He works directly with clients in employee benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. He understands the need to navigate these complex laws while providing options for each unique situation. His practice areas include but are not limited to the following: Employee and welfare benefit plans of private, tax-exempt, and governmental employers Other post-employment benefit trusts Executive compensation Co...
Carolyn Wenzel represents companies, tax-exempt organizations, families and individuals in the areas of governance, tax, advocacy, estate and trust administration and estate planning. She regularly counsels nonprofit entities and tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations, trade and professional associations, and religious and educational organizations in the areas of formation, investment decision-making, endowment fund establishment and modification, governanc...
Susan Callison is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee whose practice focuses on Trusts and Estates . For more than 45 years, Susan Callison has advised individuals and families on trust, estate, and income tax planning. Her work often involves helping clients plan for the transfer of wealth while addressing personal, financial, and tax considerations. In addition to traditional estate planning, Ms. Callison regularly assists with matters related to privately held busine...
Rick Nickels is a member of the firm’s Tax and Trusts and Estates practice groups. Rick practices at the intersection of business, tax and estate planning. A significant portion of his practice involves advising private companies and their owners, directors and executives on an array of state and federal tax, governance and corporate matters. Rick regularly assists with matters ranging from early-stage structure and funding to mid-stage buyouts and divorces to late-stage exits. He has s...
Wayne R. Kramer has over 38 years of experience in his practice areas of Tax, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Administration and Trusts, and Corporate and Transactional. He represents individuals as well as a wide variety of small businesses and large companies. Mr. Kramer has a sound understanding of the law and is problem solver. He searches for "common ground" between parties in conflict and finds the counseling aspect of law to be the most rewarding. He has provided guidance to individuals,...
Alice Haston represents entities and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, and trusts and estates. Alice recognizes that for her clients to focus on their goals and missions, they need effective planning and governance. Her thoughtful, detailed approach enables her clients to establish beneficial structures and to minimize risk. She often advises families and individuals in business issues, estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary compliance. She also couns...
Andrew Bellm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Andrew, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ann Ralls Brown is an attorney in the firm's Nashville office where she concentrates her practice in the area of Family Law. She assists clients with domestic and family legal matters, including, but not limited to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as divorce and post-divorce matters involving issues of child custody, child support, alimony, and financial and property disputes. She is a member of the firm's Trusts & Estate Planning Service Group. Recent News, Articles & Sp...
Regan S. Steepleton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Trusts and Estates. Regan S., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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