Atty. Charles Granbery Cornelius

Atty. Charles Granbery Cornelius

Charles Granbery Cornelius is a lawyer practicing estate planning & probate, estate and gift tax, general practice and 8 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Nashville Nashville 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Granbery Cornelius at a glance

Charles Granbery Cornelius is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Cornelius & Collins, LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1969). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1968) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Granbery Cornelius is a lawyer practicing estate planning & probate, estate and gift tax, general practice and 8 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Charles practices at Cornelius & Collins, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Granbery Cornelius's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Granbery Cornelius handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Charles Granbery Cornelius is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Charles Granbery Cornelius is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Charles Granbery Cornelius 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.

Charles Granbery Cornelius 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.

Charles Granbery Cornelius is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Charles Granbery Cornelius

Where is Charles Granbery Cornelius's law office located?
Charles Granbery Cornelius's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Cornelius & Collins, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Granbery Cornelius handle?
Charles Granbery Cornelius focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Charles Granbery Cornelius practiced law?
Charles Granbery Cornelius has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Charles Granbery Cornelius go to law school?
Charles Granbery Cornelius earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Charles Granbery Cornelius for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles Granbery Cornelius received?
Charles Granbery Cornelius's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1968
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1969

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