Atty. Bridget J. Willhite
Bridget J. Willhite is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, elder law and 11 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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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.
Bridget J. Willhite is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Bridget J. Willhite is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
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 →
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 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 →
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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 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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