Atty. Shaheen I. Imami
Shaheen Imami is a nationally recognized trusts and estates attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Admitted in Tennessee and Michigan, he brings rare expertise across the full spectrum of trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation.
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Shaheen I. Imami is a trusts attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Imami Law PLLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association and Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1995) and Michigan State University (BA, 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shaheen Imami is a nationally recognized trusts and estates attorney with more than 30 years of experience
- Admitted in Tennessee and Michigan, he brings rare expertise across the full spectrum of trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation
- First known for handling complex post-death disputes, Shaheen now primarily focuses on advising high- and ultra-high net-worth clients on sophisticated planning and administration strategies and drafts a wide range of estate documents tailored to diverse needs
- A Fellow and Regent of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Shaheen serves on several key substantive and administrative committees
- He is also a Steering Committee Member for the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Law, an ongoing participant of the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation, and previously held many leadership roles within the State Bar of Michigan
- Shaheen is AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell and consistently ranked in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America
- A frequent speaker at national conferences, he is known for his insights on directed trusts, fiduciary risk, and ethics
- Above all, Shaheen sees his role as both attorney and counselor – guiding clients through emotionally charged and complex decisions with clarity, integrity, and unwavering commitment to their long-term interests
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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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