Atty. Bridget J. Willhite

Atty. Bridget J. Willhite

Bridget J. Willhite is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, elder law and 11 other areas of law.

Athens Athens 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Bridget J. Willhite at a glance

Bridget J. Willhite is a Member based in Athens, Tennessee, practicing at Carter, Harrod & Willhite, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2000), Tennessee (2002), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2002). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1999) and Carson-Newman College (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of McMinn County Bar Association (Secretary/Treasurer, 2002-2004) Tennessee Bar Association TBA Leadership Law Class of 2010 Tennessee House of Delegates American Inns of Court-Chattanooga. Serands clients in Athens, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bridget J. Willhite is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, elder law and 11 other areas of law
  • Bridget received a B.A. degree from Carson-Newman College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Bridget practices at Carter, Harrod & Willhite, PLLC in Athens, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Bridget J. Willhite's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Bridget J. Willhite is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Bridget J. Willhite is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Bridget J. Willhite is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Bridget J. Willhite is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Bridget J. Willhite is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Athens 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 Bridget J. Willhite

Where is Bridget J. Willhite's law office located?
Bridget J. Willhite's law practice is located in Athens, Tennessee. The firm is Carter, Harrod & Willhite, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bridget J. Willhite handle?
Bridget J. Willhite focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Bridget J. Willhite practiced law?
Bridget J. Willhite has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Bridget J. Willhite go to law school?
Bridget J. Willhite earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Bridget J. Willhite for a consultation?
You can contact Bridget J. Willhite 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 Bridget J. Willhite received?
Bridget J. Willhite's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1999
B.A.
Carson-Newman College
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2000
Tennessee
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2002

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