Atty. Allen Shoffner

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.

Shelbyville Shelbyville 74 yrs experience 74 year
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Profile Summary

About Allen Shoffner at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Allen Shoffner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allen Shoffner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Allen Shoffner is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Allen Shoffner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

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 Law

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

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Allen Shoffner

Where is Allen Shoffner's law office located?
Allen Shoffner's law practice is located in Shelbyville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allen Shoffner handle?
Allen Shoffner focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Allen Shoffner practiced law?
Allen Shoffner has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did Allen Shoffner go to law school?
Allen Shoffner earned their education at (LL.B., 1952).
How can I contact Allen Shoffner for a consultation?
You can contact Allen Shoffner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Allen Shoffner received?
Allen Shoffner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Vanderbilt University
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee (inactive)
Admitted: 1952
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1952
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1959

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