Atty. Erin Sheehey Downs

Atty. Erin Sheehey Downs

Erin Sheehey Downs is a lawyer practicing estate planning council, business law, probate & trust law and 5 other areas of law. Erin received a B.S. degree from College of William & Mary in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About Erin Sheehey Downs at a glance

Erin Sheehey Downs is a Partner based in Bristol, Tennessee, practicing at Jones King, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987) and Tennessee (1997). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1987) and College of William & Mary (B.S. Psychology, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Estate Planning and Probate Section, Tax Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Bristol, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Erin Sheehey Downs is a lawyer practicing estate planning council, business law, probate & trust law and 5 other areas of law
  • Erin received a B.S. degree from College of William & Mary in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Erin practices at Jones King, P.C. in Bristol, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Erin Sheehey Downs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erin Sheehey Downs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Erin Sheehey Downs is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Erin Sheehey Downs 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.

Erin Sheehey Downs is one of 226,536 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.

Erin Sheehey Downs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Erin Sheehey Downs is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Bristol 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 Erin Sheehey Downs

Where is Erin Sheehey Downs's law office located?
Erin Sheehey Downs's law practice is located in Bristol, Tennessee. The firm is Jones King, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erin Sheehey Downs handle?
Erin Sheehey Downs focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Erin Sheehey Downs practiced law?
Erin Sheehey Downs has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Erin Sheehey Downs go to law school?
Erin Sheehey Downs earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. Psychology, 1984).
How can I contact Erin Sheehey Downs for a consultation?
You can contact Erin Sheehey Downs 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 Erin Sheehey Downs received?
Erin Sheehey Downs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- 1987
B.S. Psychology
College of William & Mary
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1987
Tennessee
Admitted: 1997

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