Atty. Stephen L. Carpenter
STEPHEN L. CARPENTER is an attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his practice is concentrated in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection and Small Business transactional matters.
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Stephen L. Carpenter is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Carpenter & Lewis PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989) and Tennessee (1996). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D. College, 1989) and Asbury University (B.A. Liberal, 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Fountain City Business and Professional Association, Inc and (Past President) West Knoxville-Farragut Chamber of Commerce Knoxville Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- STEPHEN L. CARPENTER is an attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his practice is concentrated in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection and Small Business transactional matters
- Mr. Carpenter studied Business Management and Accounting at Asbury University (earning the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts, cum laude) and then continued his studies at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, where he earned both the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Taxation and the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree
- Stephen is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Tennessee - and he is the managing member of the law firm he founded in 1989, now known as Mr. Carpenter is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Knoxville Bar Association, and the Knoxville Estate Planning Council
- Mr. Carpenter has spoken to groups on several topics in the past, including "Small Business Startup Strategies" and "Tennessee Wills and Trusts
- He has trained other attorneys by presenting continuing education seminars on topics such as "Helping your Client Select the Best Entity Option" and "Considerations in Buying or Selling a Business in Tennessee
- He serves in his local church and is a member of the Board of Directors of several religious and civic organizations, including Past President of the Fountain City Business and Professional Association, Inc
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Stephen L. Carpenter is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →
Stephen L. Carpenter is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →
Stephen L. Carpenter is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Stephen L. Carpenter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
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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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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