Atty. J Nelson Irvine

Atty. J Nelson Irvine

J Nelson Irvine is a lawyer practicing business, corporate governance and business organizations and planning, mergers and acquisitions and 16 other areas of law. J received a degree from University of North Carolina, and has been licensed for 60 years.

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Profile Summary

About J Nelson Irvine at a glance

J Nelson Irvine is an Of Counsel based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1966), Supreme Court Tennessee (1966), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit (1971). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1966) and University of North Carolina with honors University of North Carolina Morehead Scholar University of North Carolina (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of He also participates regularly in presenting educational seminars for nonprofit and charitable organizations. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J Nelson Irvine is a lawyer practicing business, corporate governance and business organizations and planning, mergers and acquisitions and 16 other areas of law
  • J received a degree from University of North Carolina, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • J practices at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

J Nelson Irvine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J Nelson Irvine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

J Nelson Irvine is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

J Nelson Irvine is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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.

J Nelson Irvine 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.

J Nelson Irvine 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.

J Nelson Irvine 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 Chattanooga 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 J Nelson Irvine

Where is J Nelson Irvine's law office located?
J Nelson Irvine's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J Nelson Irvine handle?
J Nelson Irvine focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has J Nelson Irvine practiced law?
J Nelson Irvine has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did J Nelson Irvine go to law school?
J Nelson Irvine earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact J Nelson Irvine for a consultation?
You can contact J Nelson Irvine 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 J Nelson Irvine received?
J Nelson Irvine's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1966
B.A.
University of North Carolina with honors University of North Carolina Morehead Scholar University of North Carolina
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1966
Supreme Court Tennessee
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1997

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