Atty. R Wayne Peters

Atty. R Wayne Peters

Mr. R Wayne Peters is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers and acquisitions, estate litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About R Wayne Peters at a glance

R Wayne Peters is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, m&a, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. Tax Court (1969) and Georgia and (1969). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D. Washington, 1968) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S. Accounting, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chattanooga, Tennessee and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga (President 1994-1995) National Association of Estate Planners and Councils Chattanooga Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. R Wayne Peters is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers and acquisitions, estate litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • R received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • R practices at Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

R Wayne Peters's Areas of Practice

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

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.

R Wayne Peters 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.

R Wayne Peters is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

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

R Wayne Peters is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Mergers & Acquisitions

R Wayne Peters is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate & Trust Litigation

R Wayne Peters is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Chattanooga 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 R Wayne Peters

Where is R Wayne Peters's law office located?
R Wayne Peters's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R Wayne Peters handle?
R Wayne Peters focuses on estate planning, business, tax, m&a, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has R Wayne Peters practiced law?
R Wayne Peters has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did R Wayne Peters go to law school?
R Wayne Peters earned their education at (J.D. Washington, 1968); (B.S. Accounting, 1966).
How can I contact R Wayne Peters for a consultation?
You can contact R Wayne Peters 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.
What awards or recognition has R Wayne Peters received?
R Wayne Peters's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Washington
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1968
B.S. Accounting
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1969
Georgia and
Admitted: 1969

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