Atty. Brian Stephen Shelton

Atty. Brian Stephen Shelton

Brian Stephen Shelton is a lawyer practicing estate and gift taxation, federal income tax, federal tax controversies and 21 other areas of law. Brian received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.

Nashville Nashville 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Brian Stephen Shelton at a glance

Brian Stephen Shelton is an Associate based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2004). Educated at University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (LL.M, 2005) and Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Young Lawyers Division, Estate Planning and Probate Section, Tax Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Stephen Shelton is a lawyer practicing estate and gift taxation, federal income tax, federal tax controversies and 21 other areas of law
  • Brian received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Brian practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Stephen Shelton's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Tax Law

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

Brian Stephen Shelton 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 Brian Stephen Shelton

Where is Brian Stephen Shelton's law office located?
Brian Stephen Shelton's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Stephen Shelton handle?
Brian Stephen Shelton focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Brian Stephen Shelton practiced law?
Brian Stephen Shelton has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Brian Stephen Shelton go to law school?
Brian Stephen Shelton earned their education at (LL.M, 2005); (—).
How can I contact Brian Stephen Shelton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian Stephen Shelton received?
Brian Stephen Shelton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- 2005
Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2004

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