Atty. G. Michael Yopp
G. Michael Yopp is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local taxes, tax litigation and 5 other areas of law.
State and Local Taxes & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 51+ Years Experience
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About G. Michael Yopp at a Glance
G. Michael Yopp is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, tax litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1975). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Murray State University (B.S. Biology, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of •Founding trustee and past president, Paul J and Hartman Memorial State and Local Tax Forum Community •Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees of Aquinas College, Nashville, Tennessee •Former President, Serra Club, Nashville, Tennessee. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About G. Michael Yopp
- G. Michael Yopp is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local taxes, tax litigation and 5 other areas of law
- G. Michael received a B.S. degree from Murray State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- G. Michael practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN
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G. Michael Yopp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases G. Michael Yopp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Estate Planning & Probate in Nashville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
G. Michael Yopp is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Nashville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
G. Michael Yopp is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Tax Law in Nashville
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
G. Michael Yopp is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →
Tax Litigation in Nashville
G. Michael Yopp is one of 3,087 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Government & Administrative Law in Nashville
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
G. Michael Yopp is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
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 venue, 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.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Nashville Choose G. Michael Yopp
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish G. Michael Yopp's practice in the field of estate planning, business, tax, tax litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
G. Michael Yopp brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and tax, G. Michael Yopp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means G. Michael Yopp attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues G. Michael Yopp Handles in Nashville
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