Atty. James Thomas Hiatt

Atty. James Thomas Hiatt

James Thomas Hiatt is a lawyer practicing business law, elder law, health & hospital law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Trevecca Nazarene College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Nashville Nashville 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Hiatt at a glance

James Thomas Hiatt is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and elder law attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1979) and Trevecca Nazarene College (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Hiatt is a lawyer practicing business law, elder law, health & hospital law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Trevecca Nazarene College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Hiatt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Hiatt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James Thomas Hiatt is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

James Thomas Hiatt 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.

James Thomas Hiatt 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.

James Thomas Hiatt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

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

James Thomas Hiatt 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 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 James Thomas Hiatt

Where is James Thomas Hiatt's law office located?
James Thomas Hiatt's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Hiatt handle?
James Thomas Hiatt focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Thomas Hiatt practiced law?
James Thomas Hiatt has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Thomas Hiatt go to law school?
James Thomas Hiatt earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact James Thomas Hiatt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1979
B.S.
Trevecca Nazarene College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979

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