Atty. Michael D. Stice
Michael D. Stice is a Tennessee Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Kingsport, TN · 48+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Stice at a Glance
Michael D. Stice is a Member based in Kingsport, Tennessee, practicing at Holmes & Stice PLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1978) and Tennessee (1978). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1978) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.I.E., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kingsport Tennessee Bar Associations. Serves clients in Kingsport, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Stice
- Michael D. Stice is a Tennessee Certified Estate Planning Specialist and a member of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
- He is also a director of the Estate Law Specialist Board, the ABA-sanctioned body that certifies attorneys in estate planning
- He co-founded Holmes & Stice PLC in 2000, but began his practice in 1978 with the Wilson, Worley law firm
- Mr. Stice graduated from Georgia Tech in 1975 (with highest honors) and Emory University School of Law in 1978, where he was the Style Editor of the Emory Law Journal
- He is a member of the Kingsport and Tennessee Bar Associations, and is a past president of the Tri-Cities Estate Planning Council
- He is active in his church and his civic activities include serving as president of the Kingsport Community Foundation (2 years), and on the boards of Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport (past president), Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center (past president), Rotary Club of Downtown Kingsport (past president) and the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Stice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Stice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kingsport.
Wills in Kingsport
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Trusts in Kingsport
Michael D. Stice is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Probate in Kingsport
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Estate Planning & Probate in Kingsport
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Kingsport
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kingsport
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 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.
Kingsport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kingsport-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 Kingsport Choose Michael D. Stice
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 Michael D. Stice's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Stice brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee, Michael D. Stice can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Michael D. Stice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kingsport
A Kingsport-based practice means Michael D. Stice 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 Michael D. Stice Handles in Kingsport
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