Atty. David Bate Parsons

Atty. David Bate Parsons

David Bate Parsons is a lawyer practicing elder law, probate & trust law, trust and 6 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Nashville Nashville 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About David Bate Parsons at a glance

David Bate Parsons is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Baker, Campbell & Parsons. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1973), North Carolina (1974), and District of Columbia (1974). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1973) and Duke University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Business Law Section, Elder Law Section, General-Solo-Small Firm Practitioners Section, 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

  • David Bate Parsons is a lawyer practicing elder law, probate & trust law, trust and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • David practices at Baker, Campbell & Parsons in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David Bate Parsons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Bate Parsons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

David Bate Parsons is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 David Bate Parsons

Where is David Bate Parsons's law office located?
David Bate Parsons's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Baker, Campbell & Parsons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Bate Parsons handle?
David Bate Parsons focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David Bate Parsons practiced law?
David Bate Parsons has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did David Bate Parsons go to law school?
David Bate Parsons earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact David Bate Parsons for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Bate Parsons received?
David Bate Parsons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1973
A.B.
Duke University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1973
North Carolina
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974

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