Atty. Matthew Whitaker Sherrod

Atty. Matthew Whitaker Sherrod

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is a lawyer practicing entertainment, elder law, wills and probate and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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About Matthew Whitaker Sherrod at a glance

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is an Associate based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Howard & Howard, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, elder law, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2008). Educated at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee (J.D., 2008) and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee (B.A. History, 2004). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is a lawyer practicing entertainment, elder law, wills and probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices at Howard & Howard, P.C. in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Whitaker Sherrod handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

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

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Tennessee →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Matthew Whitaker Sherrod is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Knoxville 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 Matthew Whitaker Sherrod

Where is Matthew Whitaker Sherrod's law office located?
Matthew Whitaker Sherrod's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Howard & Howard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Whitaker Sherrod handle?
Matthew Whitaker Sherrod focuses on probate, business, real estate, elder law, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Matthew Whitaker Sherrod practiced law?
Matthew Whitaker Sherrod has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew Whitaker Sherrod go to law school?
Matthew Whitaker Sherrod earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. History, 2004).
How can I contact Matthew Whitaker Sherrod for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Whitaker Sherrod 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.

Education

J.D.
Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee
- 2008
B.A. History
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2008

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