Atty. Bruce C. Bailey

Atty. Bruce C. Bailey

Mr. Bruce C.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (423) 468-5554 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Bruce C. Bailey at a glance

Bruce C. Bailey is a trusts, family law, estate planning, business, and ip attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977), Texas (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1976) and Purdue University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of S and Bailey Volunteer of the Year award. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Bruce C. Bailey is a lawyer practicing finance, litigation and risk management, arbitration and mediation and 15 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Bruce practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce C. Bailey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Bruce C. Bailey is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Bruce C. Bailey is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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.

Bruce C. Bailey is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bruce C. Bailey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Bruce C. Bailey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Chattanooga 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 Bruce C. Bailey

Where is Bruce C. Bailey's law office located?
Bruce C. Bailey's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce C. Bailey handle?
Bruce C. Bailey focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Bruce C. Bailey practiced law?
Bruce C. Bailey has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bruce C. Bailey go to law school?
Bruce C. Bailey earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Bruce C. Bailey for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce C. Bailey 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 Bruce C. Bailey received?
Bruce C. Bailey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1976
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977
Texas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit All State Courts Tennessee All State Courts Georgia U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1985
Tennessee
Admitted: 1985
Georgia
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2002

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