Atty. Blaine Holt Smith

Atty. Blaine Holt Smith

Blaine Holt Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, taxation and 3 other areas of law. Blaine received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Nashville Nashville 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Blaine Holt Smith at a glance

Blaine Holt Smith is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D. Vanderbilt, 2001) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Estate Planning and Probate Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Blaine Holt Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • Blaine received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Blaine practices at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Blaine Holt Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Blaine Holt Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Blaine Holt Smith 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.

Blaine Holt Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Blaine Holt Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Nashville 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 Blaine Holt Smith

Where is Blaine Holt Smith's law office located?
Blaine Holt Smith's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Blaine Holt Smith handle?
Blaine Holt Smith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Blaine Holt Smith practiced law?
Blaine Holt Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Blaine Holt Smith go to law school?
Blaine Holt Smith earned their education at (J.D. Vanderbilt, 2001); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact Blaine Holt Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Blaine Holt Smith 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 Blaine Holt Smith received?
Blaine Holt Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
- 2001
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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