Atty. Trace Blankenship

Atty. Trace Blankenship

Trace Blankenship is a lawyer practicing banking and financial services, bankruptcy, business law and 15 other areas of law. Trace received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Trace Blankenship at a glance

Trace Blankenship is a Member and General Counsel based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Spencer Fane. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, m&a, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1996). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D. Corpus, 1996) and Williams College (B.A. Francis, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of He also serves as outside general counsel for several of these companies, Trace frequently speaks to boards of directors, senior management, entrepreneurs and their advisers about current issues regarding capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance of companies with all types of ownership structures, and Trace serves as general counsel and secretary of Bone McAllester Norton PLLC and serves on the law firm’s board of directors ex-officio. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Trace Blankenship is a lawyer practicing banking and financial services, bankruptcy, business law and 15 other areas of law
  • Trace received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Trace practices at Spencer Fane in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Trace Blankenship's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Trace Blankenship is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Trace Blankenship is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

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

Trace Blankenship is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Trace Blankenship is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Tennessee →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Trace Blankenship is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Trace Blankenship

Where is Trace Blankenship's law office located?
Trace Blankenship's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Spencer Fane. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Trace Blankenship handle?
Trace Blankenship focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, m&a, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Trace Blankenship practiced law?
Trace Blankenship has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Trace Blankenship go to law school?
Trace Blankenship earned their education at (J.D. Corpus, 1996); (B.A. Francis, 1989).
How can I contact Trace Blankenship for a consultation?
You can contact Trace Blankenship 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 Trace Blankenship received?
Trace Blankenship's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Corpus
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1996
B.A. Francis
Williams College
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1996

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