Atty. Allen Shoffner
Allen Shoffner is a lawyer practicing general trial law, appellate practice, probate law and 4 other areas of law. Allen has been licensed for 74 years.
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Allen Shoffner is a trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Shelbyville, Tennessee. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (inactive) (1952), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1952), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1959). Educated at Vanderbilt University (LL.B., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Shelbyville-Bedford County (President, 1961), Tennessee (Member, Board of Governors, 1971-1973) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Shelbyville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allen Shoffner is a lawyer practicing general trial law, appellate practice, probate law and 4 other areas of law
- Allen has been licensed for 74 years
- Allen practices in Shelbyville, TN
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Allen Shoffner is one of 104,171 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.
Allen Shoffner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Allen Shoffner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Allen Shoffner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Shelbyville 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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