Atty. Thomas Richard Travis

Atty. Thomas Richard Travis

Thomas Richard Travis is a lawyer practicing business law, probate & trust law, taxation - corp. & business and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Nashville Nashville 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (615) 256-8880

Profile Summary

About Thomas Richard Travis at a glance

Thomas Richard Travis is an Equitable Trust Co. based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1983) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax (1984). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1982) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American (Member, Section on Real Estate, Probate and Trust law Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Richard Travis is a lawyer practicing business law, probate & trust law, taxation - corp. & business and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Thomas practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Richard Travis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Richard Travis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Thomas Richard Travis is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Thomas Richard Travis is one of 115,645 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.

Thomas Richard Travis is one of 203,974 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.

Thomas Richard Travis is one of 452,854 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.

Thomas Richard Travis is one of 77,130 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 venue, 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 Thomas Richard Travis

Where is Thomas Richard Travis's law office located?
Thomas Richard Travis's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Richard Travis handle?
Thomas Richard Travis focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Thomas Richard Travis practiced law?
Thomas Richard Travis has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas Richard Travis go to law school?
Thomas Richard Travis earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas Richard Travis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Richard Travis received?
Thomas Richard Travis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1982
B.S.
Tennessee Technological University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax
Admitted: 1984

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