Atty. Patrick R. McKenrick

Atty. Patrick R. McKenrick

Patrick McKenrick joined McKinney & Tillman, P.C. as an Associate Attorney in 2017, after previously working with the firm before attending law school. Patrick focuses his practice on estate and trust administration, probate, conservatorships, estate planning, and probate litigation.

Knoxville Knoxville 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick R. McKenrick at a glance

Patrick R. McKenrick is an Associate based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at McKinney & Tillman, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2015). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 2015). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick McKenrick joined McKinney & Tillman, P.C. as an Associate Attorney in 2017, after previously working with the firm before attending law school
  • Patrick focuses his practice on estate and trust administration, probate, conservatorships, estate planning, and probate litigation
  • Prior to joining McKinney & Tillman, P.C., Patrick practiced with a multi-state law firm representing major employers and insurance companies in local and administrative courts across Tennessee
  • While that work was diverse and challenging, Patrick wanted to transition to a firm where he could work directly with individuals, helping them through their unique, personal situations
  • Fortunately, McKinney & Tilman, P.C. provided just that opportunity, and he has enjoyed being able to make a difference in clients’ lives ever since joining the firm as an Associate
  • Mr. McKenrick received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in 2010
  • Upon returning to East Tennessee, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he served as an Editor at Large for the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy, was frequently named to the Dean’s List, and received numerous CALI awards for receiving the highest grade in a law school class
  • Patrick is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Blount County Bar Association, and the Tennessee Bar Association, and he is also a member of the Knoxville Estate Planning Council
  • Patrick is the author of the forthcoming book The Tennessee Probate Handbook
  • When not in the office, Patrick spends most of his time with his wife and two troublesome canines at their home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
  • He is known to occasionally hike, ski, garden, and cook

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick R. McKenrick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick R. McKenrick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Patrick R. McKenrick is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Patrick R. McKenrick is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Patrick R. McKenrick 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.

Patrick R. McKenrick is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Power of Attorney

Patrick R. McKenrick 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 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 Patrick R. McKenrick

Where is Patrick R. McKenrick's law office located?
Patrick R. McKenrick's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is McKinney & Tillman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick R. McKenrick handle?
Patrick R. McKenrick focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Patrick R. McKenrick practiced law?
Patrick R. McKenrick has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Patrick R. McKenrick go to law school?
Patrick R. McKenrick earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2015

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