Atty. Donna Sturtevant Harkness

Atty. Donna Sturtevant Harkness

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is a lawyer practicing trusts, disability law, elder law and 1 other area of law. Donna received a B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Memphis Memphis 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Donna Sturtevant Harkness at a glance

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is a Prof. of Clinical Law; Dir., Elder Law Clinic based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980) and Florida (1985). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1980) and Memphis State University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donna Sturtevant Harkness is a lawyer practicing trusts, disability law, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • Donna received a B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Donna practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Sturtevant Harkness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Sturtevant Harkness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

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

Donna Sturtevant Harkness is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Memphis 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 Donna Sturtevant Harkness

Where is Donna Sturtevant Harkness's law office located?
Donna Sturtevant Harkness's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Sturtevant Harkness handle?
Donna Sturtevant Harkness focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Donna Sturtevant Harkness practiced law?
Donna Sturtevant Harkness has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Donna Sturtevant Harkness go to law school?
Donna Sturtevant Harkness earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Donna Sturtevant Harkness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1980
B.A.
Memphis State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
Florida
Admitted: 1985

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