Atty. Thomas Edison Smith
Thomas Edison Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation, business organization, business law and 9 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Thomas Edison Smith is an Of Counsel based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Cavett & Abbott, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979) and Georgia (1983). Educated at Emory University (LL.M. Taxation, 1986) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Business Law Section, Tax Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Edison Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation, business organization, business law and 9 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Thomas practices at Cavett & Abbott, PLLC in Chattanooga, TN
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Thomas Edison Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas Edison Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas Edison Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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