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Atty. James W. Holmes

Atty. James W. Holmes

James W. Holmes, J.D., C.P.A., a Tennessee Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, co-founded Holmes & Stice PLC on July 1, 2000.

Kingsport Kingsport 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Holmes at a glance

James W. Holmes is a Member based in Kingsport, Tennessee, practicing at Holmes & Stice PLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993) and U.S. Tax Court (1993). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kingsport Bar Associationan Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Kingsport, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James W. Holmes, J.D., C.P.A., a Tennessee Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, co-founded Holmes & Stice PLC on July 1, 2000
  • He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and his Juris Doctor degree from Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee, where he was the recipient of the Aaron Smith Tax Law Scholarship
  • Mr. Holmes became a Certified Public Accountant in 1994
  • He is a member of the Kingsport and Tennessee Bar Associations, the Tri-Cities Estate Planning Council, and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • His civic activities include past and present service for numerous local non-profit organizations, including current Chairman of the Sullivan County Election Commission, past Campaign Chair for the Kingsport United Way, original President of the First Presbyterian Child Daycare Center and Gibsontown Ministries
  • James is an alumnus of Leadership Kingsport and an honoree of the 2001 Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia “40 under Forty”, the region’s top business professionals
  • He has been married to his wife, Teronya, for 26 years and they have two young sons
  • He is very active in his church and community by serving as a volunteer youth leader, Sunday school teacher and coach of youth baseball and basketball teams

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Holmes's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James W. Holmes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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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 W. Holmes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

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

James W. Holmes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Power of Attorney

James W. Holmes is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Kingsport 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 W. Holmes

Where is James W. Holmes's law office located?
James W. Holmes's law practice is located in Kingsport, Tennessee. The firm is Holmes & Stice PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Holmes handle?
James W. Holmes focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James W. Holmes practiced law?
James W. Holmes has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James W. Holmes go to law school?
James W. Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
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What awards or recognition has James W. Holmes received?
James W. Holmes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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