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Atty. Richard D. Holton

Atty. Richard D. Holton

The Best Lawyers in America (Member, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates). Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee, 1973.

Nashville Nashville 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (629) 294-4283 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard D. Holton at a glance

Richard D. Holton is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Holton & Mayberry, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1980) and Western Kentucky University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ACTEC, Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • The Best Lawyers in America (Member, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates)
  • Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee, 1973

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Holton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Holton 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.

Richard D. Holton is one of 226,536 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.

Richard D. Holton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Nashville 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 Richard D. Holton

Where is Richard D. Holton's law office located?
Richard D. Holton's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Holton & Mayberry, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Holton handle?
Richard D. Holton focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Richard D. Holton practiced law?
Richard D. Holton has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard D. Holton go to law school?
Richard D. Holton earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Richard D. Holton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard D. Holton received?
Richard D. Holton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1980
B.A.
Western Kentucky University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1980

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